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Marathon Details - New Hampshire Marathon

North America Marathons > USA > NH > Bristol > New Hampshire Marathon

New Hampshire Marathon

New Hampshire Marathon & Half Marathon, 10K

Bristol, NH USA

October 5, 2024

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Name:	Dan MacLean
Address:	NH Marathon 30 North Main St. Bristol, NH 03222
Phone Number:	(603) 744-2713
Fax Number:	(603) 744-3502
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Runner Reviews (75)

Course 4.3

Organization 4.3

Spectators 3.1

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robyn powell from marietta, ga (10/16/2017) "beautiful course but dangerous" (about: 2017) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 New Hampshire Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 I don't understand how the race director can get insurance on this race. The late saturday start (9am) was not only made a hot race but inconvenient for many of the town people trying to drive around the lake on a Saturday. An earlier start is a must and she should consider moving it to a Sunday. Most cars moved over but a few did not and made the passing down right dangerous. It was almost as bad as my Bermuda marathon, but they had small cars not huge trucks. I have no idea why such a late start, the world is getting warmer every year. This was my 70th marathon over the past 13 years, I know the weather is changing , race directors really need to pay attention and make a change. 9am is ridiculous. A very nice shirt, junky medal, no food left, but granola bar. The course was beautiful but the convenience of hot showers at the school was the best. Very convenient since my hotel would not give me a late enough check out.
Eric Olson from Omaha, Nebraska (10/23/2016) "Way to go, Bristol!!" (about: 2016) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 New Hampshire Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Wow! What a hidden gem of a marathon! Traveled to Bristol from Omaha with my wife to run this race. (Yes, I LOVE small-town marathons!) Our experience here was outstanding: from the small-town charm to the great restaurants (BHOP) to the cool B & B's to the unique N.H. Marathon Arts & Crafts bazaar to the AMAZING (and affordable!) pasta-feed to the high school marching band playing a concert before the start... I'm SO glad I got to run this race. Perfect weather for a marathon; cool (45 degrees) with little wind. The course was hilly, but it was packed with so many gorgeous views that it didn't affect me as much as I thought it would. Not a ton of spectators, but the ones that came out were super encouraging. Stayed at an amazing B & B: Sculptured Rocks Farm. Kudos to our hosts Mike and Dawn. (The B & B actually manned an aid station, and Mike was the official starter of the half-marathon!) My only suggestion might be to design a better finish. Not sure I can explain it, but after an entire race of great views of the lake or countryside, ending as we did, kind of on an alley/backstreet, seemed just a little anti-climactic. Still, we had a blast in New Hampshire. Way to go, Bristol! Run this race!
Big-Al Navidi from Washington, DC (10/4/2016) "My 51st marathon" (about: 2016) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 New Hampshire Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 2 This race was on a very scenic course going around Newfound Lake and through mostly residential neighborhoods. This was by far the hilliest and most difficult marathon I had ever run, so make sure you do plenty of hill workouts in preparation for this race!! I don't think there is a single flat section on the entire course!! A good portion of the course is on narrow streets with narrow shoulders or no shoulders at all, which makes it 'interesting' ! This is a very small race with only about 200 competitors, so don't expect much. Only water and Gatorade was given at water stops with no GUE or Gel or even fruits, so make sure you bring your own or you'll hit the wall for sure. You figure after 24 years, they have the nutrition issue all figured out, but I guess not !! The finishers medal was also very lame and resembled a dog tag! Very disappointing indeed. All in all, I would not recommend this race, unless you either have to do it as part of your 50 states or live in the area.
H. H. from Boston, MA (4/8/2016) "Beautiful and well-organized" (about: 2015) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 New Hampshire Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I ran this in 2015 and could not have had a more positive experience. Beautiful course around Newfound Lake. Definitely some challenging hills, but that kept it interesting, and the small field size meant I could run my own pace on the hills and not get held back or run over. The course is pretty quiet and not a lot of spectators, so if you need the crowds to keep you going, this may not be the race for you. I really enjoyed the quiet aspect of it though, and when there were spectators, they were so enthusiastic and welcoming (and there was even a donkey spectator in a pasture around mile 11/15!) Race was very well-organized and good communications. Logistically very easy - could not make it up Friday for packet pickup so picked up my bib etc. the morning of the race. I stayed at a B&B in town and was able to walk over, pick up my bib, go back to the B&B for 30 minutes, then walk to the start and wait inside the middle school with indoor plumbing with no lines! Pasta dinner was a highlight - meeting local volunteers and trying all of the different homemade sauces (several vegetarian options too). Others complained about the traffic, but I really only noticed it from probably miles 22 - 24, and it was not bad at all. The runners were spaced out enough that I almost never had to share the shoulder, and there were not that many cars. Highly recommend!!
J. C. from Southeast Arkansas (10/8/2015) "Simple basic low cost marathon," (about: 2015) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 New Hampshire Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 The New Hampshire Marathon is a very simple, basic no-frills, low cost marathon. Entry I think was $55 for the full and $45 for the half. Packet pick-up is very low key event at the local middle school, no 'expo' so you better bring what you need with you. On race morning the halfers are bussed to the turnaround point, and the marathon and 10kers start together in the middle of town. It's a rolling hills course, nothing major, is open to traffic and you run against traffic on the shoulders of the road. For the most part the shoulder is well enough, sometimes not. Few spectators sprinkled through-out the course. Beautiful when running on the lakeshore area. Water stops were spaced a little too far apart for my liking, and only had liquids as far as I could tell. There was one un-official rest stop that I saw multiple times along the route offering different things including beer but wouldn't say they'd be there every year or not. Finish line area is so-so. The basic food and drink items and the most basic of medals. They probably use the same undated medal every year and just change the ribbon. I don't run races for the medal though, just run them to check them off my states list. Enjoyed the post race massage for the young woman in the school cafeteria and the showers were available afterwards also. After that I was off to Maine to complete my weekend double marathon.
D. M. from Mid West (10/29/2014) "Best small marathon, period." (about: 2014) 50+ previous marathons \| 3 New Hampshire Marathons COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 3rd time back, so, yes, I'm probably biased. Such a homely feeling. From the pasta dinner night before to the High School band at the start. Course is great, has hills (some ups, but also downs), nice scenery particularily last 10k. Great character. Hope it does not get too big. Congrats all involved.
russell petelle from derby line VT (10/6/2014) "thank you marathon maniac lady" (about: 2014) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 New Hampshire Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 I really enjoyed this race. The organization was first rate and the scenery beautiful. The most helpful person was the marathon maniac lady, who travelled throughout the course offering everything from pretzels to chocolate bars, even to the non club members.
L. B. from Rochester, NH (10/5/2014) "Wonderful hilly, beautiful course!" (about: 2014) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 New Hampshire Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was a challenging course around Newfound Lake with a short out and back loop thru the quaint town of Hebron. The water stops were plentiful, the volunteers were very friendly and the school in Bristol offered post race showers. This was a small race (275 full marathoners)with a very intimate feel. Great experience!
L. M. from Virginia (10/19/2013) "Challenging but nice" (about: 2013) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 New Hampshire Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 OUCH! This flat-lander was hurtin' BUT this was such a friendly marathon well run and organized. Plenty of water stops and the locals were so patient with us holding up their traffic. The pre-race dinner is definitely worth it with 7 different sauces for your pasta, salad, and dessert. Post race, there was plenty of food left for a 6+ hour finisher like me. The on site showers were awesome since I was driving right out to get to the Maine marathon. The only thing I wish they would have had was a GU station on the course.
B. M. from Kansas City, MO (10/11/2013) "Good choice to run in New Hampshire" (about: 2013) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 New Hampshire Marathon COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I picked this race because we were running the Maine Marathon on Sunday. Small town and small race but an overall awesome experience. The only negative was that the road was not closed so the out and back course felt like we were dodging traffic a little bit the closer we got back to Bristol. The highlight for me was interacting with the people at the water stops, sitting in the icy cold stream that winds through town, and the unlimited pizza at the end! If anyone is a 50 stater, pick this one for New Hampshire and run the Maine Marathon on Sunday. A perfect back to back!

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robyn powell from marietta, ga (10/16/2017) "beautiful course but dangerous" (about: 2017) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 New Hampshire Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 I don't understand how the race director can get insurance on this race. The late saturday start (9am) was not only made a hot race but inconvenient for many of the town people trying to drive around the lake on a Saturday. An earlier start is a must and she should consider moving it to a Sunday. Most cars moved over but a few did not and made the passing down right dangerous. It was almost as bad as my Bermuda marathon, but they had small cars not huge trucks. I have no idea why such a late start, the world is getting warmer every year. This was my 70th marathon over the past 13 years, I know the weather is changing , race directors really need to pay attention and make a change. 9am is ridiculous. A very nice shirt, junky medal, no food left, but granola bar. The course was beautiful but the convenience of hot showers at the school was the best. Very convenient since my hotel would not give me a late enough check out.
Eric Olson from Omaha, Nebraska (10/23/2016) "Way to go, Bristol!!" (about: 2016) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 New Hampshire Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Wow! What a hidden gem of a marathon! Traveled to Bristol from Omaha with my wife to run this race. (Yes, I LOVE small-town marathons!) Our experience here was outstanding: from the small-town charm to the great restaurants (BHOP) to the cool B & B's to the unique N.H. Marathon Arts & Crafts bazaar to the AMAZING (and affordable!) pasta-feed to the high school marching band playing a concert before the start... I'm SO glad I got to run this race. Perfect weather for a marathon; cool (45 degrees) with little wind. The course was hilly, but it was packed with so many gorgeous views that it didn't affect me as much as I thought it would. Not a ton of spectators, but the ones that came out were super encouraging. Stayed at an amazing B & B: Sculptured Rocks Farm. Kudos to our hosts Mike and Dawn. (The B & B actually manned an aid station, and Mike was the official starter of the half-marathon!) My only suggestion might be to design a better finish. Not sure I can explain it, but after an entire race of great views of the lake or countryside, ending as we did, kind of on an alley/backstreet, seemed just a little anti-climactic. Still, we had a blast in New Hampshire. Way to go, Bristol! Run this race!
Big-Al Navidi from Washington, DC (10/4/2016) "My 51st marathon" (about: 2016) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 New Hampshire Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 2 This race was on a very scenic course going around Newfound Lake and through mostly residential neighborhoods. This was by far the hilliest and most difficult marathon I had ever run, so make sure you do plenty of hill workouts in preparation for this race!! I don't think there is a single flat section on the entire course!! A good portion of the course is on narrow streets with narrow shoulders or no shoulders at all, which makes it 'interesting' ! This is a very small race with only about 200 competitors, so don't expect much. Only water and Gatorade was given at water stops with no GUE or Gel or even fruits, so make sure you bring your own or you'll hit the wall for sure. You figure after 24 years, they have the nutrition issue all figured out, but I guess not !! The finishers medal was also very lame and resembled a dog tag! Very disappointing indeed. All in all, I would not recommend this race, unless you either have to do it as part of your 50 states or live in the area.
H. H. from Boston, MA (4/8/2016) "Beautiful and well-organized" (about: 2015) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 New Hampshire Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I ran this in 2015 and could not have had a more positive experience. Beautiful course around Newfound Lake. Definitely some challenging hills, but that kept it interesting, and the small field size meant I could run my own pace on the hills and not get held back or run over. The course is pretty quiet and not a lot of spectators, so if you need the crowds to keep you going, this may not be the race for you. I really enjoyed the quiet aspect of it though, and when there were spectators, they were so enthusiastic and welcoming (and there was even a donkey spectator in a pasture around mile 11/15!) Race was very well-organized and good communications. Logistically very easy - could not make it up Friday for packet pickup so picked up my bib etc. the morning of the race. I stayed at a B&B in town and was able to walk over, pick up my bib, go back to the B&B for 30 minutes, then walk to the start and wait inside the middle school with indoor plumbing with no lines! Pasta dinner was a highlight - meeting local volunteers and trying all of the different homemade sauces (several vegetarian options too). Others complained about the traffic, but I really only noticed it from probably miles 22 - 24, and it was not bad at all. The runners were spaced out enough that I almost never had to share the shoulder, and there were not that many cars. Highly recommend!!
J. C. from Southeast Arkansas (10/8/2015) "Simple basic low cost marathon," (about: 2015) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 New Hampshire Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 The New Hampshire Marathon is a very simple, basic no-frills, low cost marathon. Entry I think was $55 for the full and $45 for the half. Packet pick-up is very low key event at the local middle school, no 'expo' so you better bring what you need with you. On race morning the halfers are bussed to the turnaround point, and the marathon and 10kers start together in the middle of town. It's a rolling hills course, nothing major, is open to traffic and you run against traffic on the shoulders of the road. For the most part the shoulder is well enough, sometimes not. Few spectators sprinkled through-out the course. Beautiful when running on the lakeshore area. Water stops were spaced a little too far apart for my liking, and only had liquids as far as I could tell. There was one un-official rest stop that I saw multiple times along the route offering different things including beer but wouldn't say they'd be there every year or not. Finish line area is so-so. The basic food and drink items and the most basic of medals. They probably use the same undated medal every year and just change the ribbon. I don't run races for the medal though, just run them to check them off my states list. Enjoyed the post race massage for the young woman in the school cafeteria and the showers were available afterwards also. After that I was off to Maine to complete my weekend double marathon.
D. M. from Mid West (10/29/2014) "Best small marathon, period." (about: 2014) 50+ previous marathons \| 3 New Hampshire Marathons COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 3rd time back, so, yes, I'm probably biased. Such a homely feeling. From the pasta dinner night before to the High School band at the start. Course is great, has hills (some ups, but also downs), nice scenery particularily last 10k. Great character. Hope it does not get too big. Congrats all involved.
russell petelle from derby line VT (10/6/2014) "thank you marathon maniac lady" (about: 2014) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 New Hampshire Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 I really enjoyed this race. The organization was first rate and the scenery beautiful. The most helpful person was the marathon maniac lady, who travelled throughout the course offering everything from pretzels to chocolate bars, even to the non club members.
L. B. from Rochester, NH (10/5/2014) "Wonderful hilly, beautiful course!" (about: 2014) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 New Hampshire Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was a challenging course around Newfound Lake with a short out and back loop thru the quaint town of Hebron. The water stops were plentiful, the volunteers were very friendly and the school in Bristol offered post race showers. This was a small race (275 full marathoners)with a very intimate feel. Great experience!
L. M. from Virginia (10/19/2013) "Challenging but nice" (about: 2013) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 New Hampshire Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 OUCH! This flat-lander was hurtin' BUT this was such a friendly marathon well run and organized. Plenty of water stops and the locals were so patient with us holding up their traffic. The pre-race dinner is definitely worth it with 7 different sauces for your pasta, salad, and dessert. Post race, there was plenty of food left for a 6+ hour finisher like me. The on site showers were awesome since I was driving right out to get to the Maine marathon. The only thing I wish they would have had was a GU station on the course.
B. M. from Kansas City, MO (10/11/2013) "Good choice to run in New Hampshire" (about: 2013) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 New Hampshire Marathon COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I picked this race because we were running the Maine Marathon on Sunday. Small town and small race but an overall awesome experience. The only negative was that the road was not closed so the out and back course felt like we were dodging traffic a little bit the closer we got back to Bristol. The highlight for me was interacting with the people at the water stops, sitting in the icy cold stream that winds through town, and the unlimited pizza at the end! If anyone is a 50 stater, pick this one for New Hampshire and run the Maine Marathon on Sunday. A perfect back to back!

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