Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://merrimackparksandrec.org/not-quite-a-5k.
Place
6 Baboosic Lake Road
Merrimack, NH US 03054
Description
On April 2, 2021, the Town of Merrimack will officially celebrate its 275th Birthday. As part of the Town’s yearlong celebration the Parks & Recreation Department invites you to participate in this historic occasion by joining us for the 2.75 mile “Not Quite A 5K Run/Walk” in Celebration of Merrimack.
This professionally chip timed family friendly road race will be managed and timed by North Star Timing and is perfect for both avid runners and recreational walkers alike. The relatively flat course begins and ends in the heart of historic downtown Merrimack.
This event will also employ a “time trial start” format that will facilitate “social distancing” for the entirety of the event. Participants will be seeded based on their self-submitted paces and sorted by pace from fastest to slowest.
We are also offering a 2.75 Mile Virtual Race! For this event you will have access to RaceJoy which is our GPS virtual race tracking app. It allows you to run your 2.75 mile virtual race anywhere in the world and the results will be automatically uploaded to our results page. You can also create free virtual bibs and finishers certificates. We look forward to you joining us “virtually” sometime between Saturday May 15, 2021 thru Sunday May 23, 2021.
All registered participants by 4/30/2021 will receive a limited edition “Not Quite A 5K Race” Finishers Medal and a short sleeve cotton t-shirt. Those entering our virtual event can purchase shirts via our online store. Proceeds from the Race will benefit the Parks & Recreation Department and its events to celebrate Merrimack’s 275th Birthday.
Please note that the race price is $25 through May 1, 2021 increasing to $30 after May 1.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
RaceJoy
Interactive Race Day Experience with RaceJoy
Live Phone Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Cheers!
We are providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience for the Not Quite A 5K Run/Walk in Celebration of Merrimack, NH (Live and Virtual).
Download the RaceJoy mobile app in advance to ensure proper phone setup. Invite your friends and family to track you and send you cheers!
Some key RaceJoy features include:
GPS Progress Alerts
- Receive continual progress updates as you complete your goal.
Live GPS Tracking
- Remote spectators can track your progress live in a map view. You can also track others.
Send-a-Cheer
- Receive supportive audio cheers from remote friends & family.
Virtual Results (virtual events only)
- Enter your race-assigned bib number to automatically submit your finish data for real-time scored results.
Directions
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