RACE INFO
The Sparkler 5K Run/Walk is held every year on the 4th of July with all profits benefiting the
Merrimack High and Middle School Track and Cross Country programs.
* VIRTUAL RACE FOR 2020 - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER *
Location:
* Start and finish at the Merrimack YMCA 6 Henry Clay Drive, Merrimack, NH
Start Time:
* Kids Fun Run: 7:40 am
* 5K: 8:00 am
Course Description:
* Start downhill, end uphill, rolling hills and flats in between, primarily on closed off road
* New this year...out and back course. Click here to view the map.
Awards:
* Top 3 overall male and female, then top 3 male and female in each age group
Age Groups:
* 1-8, 9-11, 12-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Entry Fees:
* On or before June 14th, 2020: adults $22.50, youth (13 and younger) $17.00
* After June 15th, 2020: adults $28.00, youth (13 and younger) $22.50
* Race day: adults $30.00, youth (13 and younger) $25.00
* Click HERE to go to the online registration
* First 200 5K registrants will receive a Sparkler 5K t-shirt
Kids Fun Run:
* Free to all runners
* Starts at 7:40 am on the field next to the YMCA
* Two loops around the field (.25 miles)
* No registration required
* All participants will receive a finisher's medal!
Packet Pickup and Pre-Registration:
* Friday July 3, 2020 from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Fleet Feet Sports, 4 Coliseum Ave Nashua, NH
* Saturday July 4, 2020 from 6:00 am - 7:30 pm at Merrimack YMCA, 6 Henry Clay Drive Merrimack, NH
