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Marathon Details - Granite State Marathon

North America Marathons > USA > NH > Nashua > Granite State Marathon

Granite State Marathon

Granite State Marathon & Half Marathon

Nashua, NH USA

May 10, 2025

http://www.starracing.org/newenglandchallenge2

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Race Details

Five laps (plus a short out and back at the start) through beautiful Mine Falls Park.

Contact Information

Name:	Chuck Savage
Address:	2157 NE 2nd St. Ocala,FL 34470
Phone Number:	352-732-4833
Email:	Email the organizers

Race Organizer

Bigger & Better, Certified and chip timed. (7/21/15)

Chuck Savage

Increased advertising has lead to a larger field with better organization. Prices have come down a bit and now marathon is certified (NH15012TY)and chip timed.

Runner Reviews (5)

Course 4.2

Organization 4.4

Spectators 3.0

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Number of comments: 5

R. B. from MA (11/7/2022) "Great low-key marathon in beautiful park" (about: 2022) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Granite State Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 While it was decidedly a low-budget production, the race was in a beautiful riverfront park (an out-and-back on roads then 5 loops in the park) and was very accommodating to everyone's style -- there was a potluck style food table at the start of the loop, a water stop at the far side (approx. middle) of the loop, and a few volunteers on the course to steer you around and cheer you on. I was dreading running loops, but the park was so nice I actually enjoyed it much more than many of the urban races I've run. Decidedly low-perk and low-spectator, but sooo easy and sooo friendly! Only downside was the delay / format of the results, but now that they're up on MarathonGuide, I'm good!
J. A. from Shoreview, MN (10/20/2015) "Glorified training run" (about: 2015) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Granite State Marathon COURSE: 2 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 1 The only reason to do this race is to get a check mark next to New Hampshire. It is a low budget, low cost run with a bunch of fellow marathoners who are trying to get their states done. It is 5 laps around through a nice enough park with support at the beginning and approximate half-way point. Perhaps if I had done more of the races in this 5 state series, I might have enjoyed it more from a camaraderie standpoint, but I only had the time and stamina to do one.
M. g. from Marion Il. (4/8/2015) "Great little marathon with wonderful course." (about: 2014) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Granite State Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 For those looking to complete all 50 states and hold down travel costs by completing multiple marathons in a week, the New England Challenge races are for you. I was unsure how well I would do running multiple races in a week but with no time limit to these races and Savage racings no runner left behind policy, I signed up for and completed 3 of the 5 races. I too was skeptical about doing a multiple loop course. I found these courses made it easy for my wife to view me and knowing that the aid stations were so well stocked and close by meant I didn't have to carry more than a water bottle when running. Several runners were doing all 5 races and combining them with other races on the weekends to complete 7 or 8 states in a week. I'm headed back this year for the CT race and combining it with Vermont and New York on the weekends. If smaller, relaxed and friendly races are for you then these races should be on your calendar.
J. J. from Audubon, NJ (5/16/2014) "Throughly enjoyable" (about: 2014) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Granite State Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I only ran this one out of the 5 state challenge. The course was fantastic: shady, nice views of the river and a canal, mostly dirt and gravel, and a couple of tiny inclines to keep you honest. Very well run and all the people were just great. A bonus, I parked thirty yards from the start/finish line!
T. B. from NYC, USA (12/5/2013) "5 star event !!" (about: 2013) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Granite State Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 One of my favorite events! I've done the full 5 day challenge. Beautiful courses, laid back crowd, friendly RD. Can't wait to run it again next year!



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R. B. from MA (11/7/2022) "Great low-key marathon in beautiful park" (about: 2022) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Granite State Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 While it was decidedly a low-budget production, the race was in a beautiful riverfront park (an out-and-back on roads then 5 loops in the park) and was very accommodating to everyone's style -- there was a potluck style food table at the start of the loop, a water stop at the far side (approx. middle) of the loop, and a few volunteers on the course to steer you around and cheer you on. I was dreading running loops, but the park was so nice I actually enjoyed it much more than many of the urban races I've run. Decidedly low-perk and low-spectator, but sooo easy and sooo friendly! Only downside was the delay / format of the results, but now that they're up on MarathonGuide, I'm good!
J. A. from Shoreview, MN (10/20/2015) "Glorified training run" (about: 2015) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Granite State Marathon COURSE: 2 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 1 The only reason to do this race is to get a check mark next to New Hampshire. It is a low budget, low cost run with a bunch of fellow marathoners who are trying to get their states done. It is 5 laps around through a nice enough park with support at the beginning and approximate half-way point. Perhaps if I had done more of the races in this 5 state series, I might have enjoyed it more from a camaraderie standpoint, but I only had the time and stamina to do one.
M. g. from Marion Il. (4/8/2015) "Great little marathon with wonderful course." (about: 2014) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Granite State Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 For those looking to complete all 50 states and hold down travel costs by completing multiple marathons in a week, the New England Challenge races are for you. I was unsure how well I would do running multiple races in a week but with no time limit to these races and Savage racings no runner left behind policy, I signed up for and completed 3 of the 5 races. I too was skeptical about doing a multiple loop course. I found these courses made it easy for my wife to view me and knowing that the aid stations were so well stocked and close by meant I didn't have to carry more than a water bottle when running. Several runners were doing all 5 races and combining them with other races on the weekends to complete 7 or 8 states in a week. I'm headed back this year for the CT race and combining it with Vermont and New York on the weekends. If smaller, relaxed and friendly races are for you then these races should be on your calendar.
J. J. from Audubon, NJ (5/16/2014) "Throughly enjoyable" (about: 2014) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Granite State Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I only ran this one out of the 5 state challenge. The course was fantastic: shady, nice views of the river and a canal, mostly dirt and gravel, and a couple of tiny inclines to keep you honest. Very well run and all the people were just great. A bonus, I parked thirty yards from the start/finish line!
T. B. from NYC, USA (12/5/2013) "5 star event !!" (about: 2013) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Granite State Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 One of my favorite events! I've done the full 5 day challenge. Beautiful courses, laid back crowd, friendly RD. Can't wait to run it again next year!

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