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The Novemberfest Race is a festive 4-mile race through beautiful Mine Falls Park followed by a post-race party and raffle held at Martha's Exchange Restaurant & Brewery<\/a>.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Race day registration and number pick-up is held at Martha\u2019s Exchange at 185 Main St. in Nashua from 9:30am until 11:00am on Sunday 11\/22\/2026. The race starts promptly at 11:33 am. <\/b>The start finish area is near the Pine Street Extension Entrance into Mine Falls Park about 200 yards west of the Millyard Smokestack. \u00a0<\/p>\n

All entrants are eligible for our Children's Home raffle where you are likely to win a prize of significant value.<\/b> Raffle prizes include (but aren't limited to!) gift certificates to local restaurants, accessories from Tulley BMW, a mystery door prize, and much more. You must be present to win.<\/p>\n

New this year,<\/strong> you can purchase a Novemberfest t-shirt for $20 each.\u00a0 All profits go directly to Nashua Children's Home.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

When you purchase your first draft beer, Martha's Exchange will donate the cash payment to the Nashua Children's Home. \u00a0The bartender will then give you a ticket for a free beer. You receive 2 draft beers for a small cash donation to the Nashua Children\u2019s Home.<\/b> \u00a0 Please don't forget to tip your bartender and waitress.<\/p>\n

Novemberfest is hosted by the Gate City Striders with all the proceeds benefiting The Nashua Children\u2019s Home<\/a>. 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