Walk for the Animals
Walk for the Animals is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Concord, NH, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (72 days to go)
- Location
- 1 Delta Dr, Concord, NH
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us on Saturday, October 3, 2026, for Pope Memorial SPCA's Walk for the Animals—our largest community fundraiser of the year! Gather your family, friends, coworkers, and fellow animal lovers for a fun morning supporting homeless, neglected, and vulnerable animals in our community.
Participants can register as individuals or create or join a fundraising team to make an even greater impact. Every dollar raised helps provide shelter, medical care, enrichment, and second chances for animals in need.
On event day, participants may choose to complete either our 1-mile or 3-mile walking route—no advance route selection is required. Corporate and community teams are encouraged, and participants of all ages are welcome.
As a thank-you for your fundraising efforts, participants who reach fundraising milestones will earn premium branded gear featuring the Pope Memorial SPCA logo, including:
Raise $100: Life is Good Hat
Raise $300: YETI Rambler Water Bottle
Raise $500: LL Bean Boat & Tote (Medium Zip-Top)
Raise $1,000: The North Face Skyline Fleece Jacket
Whether you're walking in honor of a beloved pet, supporting animal welfare, or simply looking for a fun community event, every step—and every dollar raised—helps animals in need.
Together, we can make a difference—one paw at a time.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
66°
Typical Low
42°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Concord Muni Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Concord, NH
Population
44,219
as of 2023
City Elevation
361 ft
Nearest Airport
MHT
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport · 24 mi
Major Hub
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 68 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
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Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Concord than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Walk for the Animals
Oct 3, 2026