🍂 Claremont Fall Festival & Chili Cook-Off 5K
Saturday, October 3, 2026
5K Start: 12:00 pm
Festival: 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Location: Claremont Visitors Center Green, Claremont, NH

(Virtual runners will pick up their bib between September 30-October 2) at the Claremont Savings Bank Community Center.

🏃 Chili Cook-Off 5K
Kick off the Fall Festival with a family-friendly 5K Fun Run! Runners, walkers, and participants of all ages are welcome. Walkers Welcome! Registration includes complimentary admission to the Fall Festival & Chili Cook-Off!

🏅 Custom Finisher Woodals: All preregistered participants will receive a custom finisher woodal!

------> DEADLINE for woodal preregistration is Monday 09.28.26 at MIDNIGHT!!!! <-------------------

🏆 Age Group Awards: Prizes will be awarded in 5-year age categories, giving participants plenty of opportunities to take home some goodies!

🏆 School Spirit Prize: A special prize will be awarded to the participant showing the best school spirit attire!

🎒 Race Day Registration & Bib Pick-Up:
Race day registration and bib pick-up will be available at the Claremont Visitors Center Green from 11:00 a.m.–11:50 a.m. Please arrive early enough to register, pick up your bib, and get ready for the 12:00 p.m. start.

Beneficiary: All proceeds support the Claremont Schools Extracurricular Fund, providing students with expanded opportunities in athletics, arts, and clubs.

 
🌶️ Fall Festival & Chili Cook-Off
The festival runs from 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. and features food, family fun, local vendors, and plenty of community spirit!

🌶️ Chili Cook-Off
Community members can compete in three categories:

Individual
Business
Non-Profit Organization
(Chili entries will be labeled Mild, Medium, or Hot)

❤️ Come Celebrate Fall!
Join Claremont Parks & Recreation, the Greater Claremont Chamber of Commerce, and the Kiwanis Club of Claremont for a day celebrating food, family, local pride, and fall traditions.

🏃 Run the 5K.
🌶️ Taste some chili.
🛍️ Shop local.
🍂 Celebrate Claremont!

Every registration and tasting helps support extracurricular opportunities for Claremont students.