Alton Old Home Week 5K Road Race

RACE DAY

Saturday, August 8, 2026 – rain or shine.

7:30-8:30AM – Pre-registered racer check-in, shirt pick-up, and same-day race registration (cash or check accepted)

9:00AM – Race begins!

Post-race – Refreshments, awards and raffles for all paid participants.

SCENIC START/FINISH

The race will start and end in the parking lot adjacent to the Alton Bay Bandstand overlooking beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee.

GPS address: 58 Mount Major Highway (Rte 11), Alton Bay, NH 03810.

SHIRTS

A unisex long-sleeve cotton shirt will be available to all paid participants who have registered by July 14. A unisex long-sleeve polyester tech shirt can be chosen (instead of the cotton shirt) for an additional $5 to all paid participants who have registered by July 14 (no youth sizes available).

COURSE INFORMATION

ChronoTrack computerized chip timing provided by Granite State Race Services. USATF-certified course through Alton. Scenic, slightly varying paved course – flat/downhill with one moderate incline. Every mile is marked, with water provided at the 1.5-mile mark and finish area.

AGE DIVISIONS FOR AWARDS

9 & under  ·  10-14  ·  15-19  ·  20-29  ·  30-39

·  40-49  ·  50-59  ·  60-69  ·  70-79  ·  80 & over

PRIZES

¨    Overall male/female runner

¨    Top male/female runner in each age division

¨    First Alton male/female runner

¨    Teams: running club & family/fun teams

PARKING OPTIONS

¨    On-street parking along Route 11

¨    At the Town Beach on Route 28A

¨    Overflow parking at Jones Field on Letter S Rd