New Hampshire running question

Hello! I'm in Rindge....

Anyway, there are A LOT! hahaha

Alton

Big Lake Half Marathon


Hampton Beach


Half at the Hamptons Half Marathon

Smuttynose Hampton Half Marathon


Hanover

CHaD Half Marathon & Relay


Hollis

Applefest Half Marathon


Manchester

Manchester City Marathon & Half Marathon


Newmarket

Great Bay Half Marathon


North Conway

White Mountain Milers Half Marathon


Portsmouth

Seacoast Half Marathon


Swanzey

Swanzey Covered Bridges Half Marathon



Let me know which ones you're interested in and I'll get you the details....

The race I was thinking of is called Rye by the sea but now it is only a Duathalon and 5K.

Well, there were only three for 2010, the rest were all from 2009.... So I'll just post them here, but still friend me? Good luck!


New Hampshire > Big Lake Half Marathon
Alton, NH

Date Saturday, May 8, 2010



Event Details

The famed Lakes Region of New Hampshire is the setting for the Big Lake Half Marathon, which takes nearly 1,200 runners each year on a tour of the shores and hills of Lake Winnipesaukee.

Bordered by the nearby White Mountains and Ossipee Mountain Range, the course for this point-to-point race starts at the Alton Central School and makes a narrow loop along the lake, passing by sights such as Sandy Point, Pumpkin Point and Mt. Major Park, and finishes a little over a mile from the starting line at the Alton Bay Community Center.

The race course includes numerous rolling hills and rises a total of just over 200 feet in elevation throughout the race, with its steepest hill occurring around mile 6, followed by a long gradual downhill over the next 2 miles. Along the way, live bands will be on hand to entertain and energize runners, with musical acts ranging from jazz to blues to possibly even an Elvis impersonator, organizers say.

But the biggest attraction for this race is probably the scenery itself, which organizers justifiably describe as spectacular and which help make the half a great centerpiece or conclusion to a vacation in this beautiful part of New England. It’s a favorite destination for driving tours, skiing, hiking and nature walking, fall foliage tours and more.


Race Weather & Climate

The month of May brings warming (but still sometimes cool) weather to this lakefront town in the central part of the state, with average temperatures that range from 45°F to 67°F. Precipitation, which is fairly even throughout the year here, averages 3.5 inches for the month.


Fees

N/A


Registration

To reserve your spot in the spring 2010 running of Alton's Big Lake Half Marathon, register online at the event website.


Website

www.biglakehalf.com







New Hampshire > Half at the Hamptons Half Marathon
Hampton Beach, NH

Date Sunday, February 21, 2010



Event Details

Come out and "enjoy" a cold, wintertime run for 13.1 miles along the windswept Atlantic Ocean coastline of New Hampshire's beachfront towns at the annual Half at the Hamptons, an out-and-back loop race that takes runners from Ashworth-by-the-Sea just north of Hampton Beach, along a route that passes through both inland, rural areas and along stretches that run alongside the sandy beaches near the area's summertime resort hotels.

Limited to 1,200 runners and walkers -- race organizers welcome and encourage both to come out for the race -- the event starts at 11:00 AM to give the sun a chance to warm up the temperatures even just a little bit, and then sends participants out on a loop course that takes them northward along Ocean Boulevard, past the Great Boars Head lighthouse. The race route then turns inland on Winnacunnet Road, taking runners west on an inland route along the rural roads through the villages of Hampton and North Hampton, as runners encounter numerous rolling hills mixed with flat stretches along paved country roads.

Winding its way through Hampton and North Hampton, the race course makes turns onto Barbour Road, Little River Road, Woodland Road and Maple Road over the next few miles, until runners and walkers make their way back to the shore near Philbrick Pond just north of Little Boars Head, which starts a stretch of the race that many consider its most scenic and dramatically beautiful, a four-mile stretch all along the ocean that takes participants through North Hampton State Park, Plaice Cove and New Hampshire's North Beach, which many travelers (and local tourist organizations) call perhaps the "most spectacular oceanside drive on the East Coast."

Along this stretch, runners will see a combination of gorgeous natural scenery and classic New England architecture styles, as the rocky cliffs of Little Boars Head and nearby gardens are mixed in with stately Victorian and Edwardian-style homes. Runners follow these last few miles of the race all the way south back to the starting line, finishing up as the post-race party is beginning at Ashworth-by-the-Sea. And because this is a "wintertime running adventure," as race organizers call it, all participants are strongly encouraged to bring cold-weather running clothing and gear, as the race is likely to take place in very cold conditions.


Race Weather & Climate

Nestled along New Hampshire's Atlantic coastline, in the southeastern corner of the state, the town of Hampton typically experiences cold, blustery weather conditions in the late winter season and relatively steady precipitation (frozen in winter, rainfall in summer) year-round. In February, the area's average monthly temperatures range between 37°F and 18°F, while precipitation totals average nearly 3.4 inches for the month.


Fees

$38 if registered by November 30, 2009
$45 after Nov. 30
$50 on the day of the race


Registration
You can reserve your spot the winter 2010 running of New Hampshire's Half at the Hamptons Half Marathon by registering online at Active.com.


Website
www.locorunning.com


New Hampshire > Great Bay Half Marathon & 5K
Newmarket, NH

Date

Sunday, April 11, 2010



Event Details

More than 1,300 runners and walkers took part in the second annual running of the Great Bay Half Marathon in April of 2009, starting what race organizers plan as an annual rite of spring in this town just off the coast of New Hampshire. The race takes participants on a scenic tour of the Great Bay Estuary and National Wildlife Refuge, a 1,000-acre park filled with marshes, beaver ponds and pine and oak forests that are home to abundant waterfowl, river otters, foxes, turtles, and many other species of wildlife.

The 13.1-mile race course starts in the small mill town of Newmarket, following paved roads for the first two and a half miles, with some gentle rolling hills thrown in along the way. Between miles 2 and 3, the course changes to a gravel road with more rolling hills for the next two and a half miles, and treats runners and walkers to views of the area’s historic stone walls, hay fields and forest lands. Once you reach mile 5, the most scenic portion of the race begins as the course enters the Great Bay Estuary, and the terrain changes back to paved surfaces for this coastline road.

While on the Bay’s scenic road, participants are cautioned to stay on the left-hand side throughout the remainder of the race, as it will remain open to automobile traffic. The next 3 to 4 miles offer some steep hills followed by long, gradual downhills, and are considered the most challenging part of the course. After mile 9, the course enters the Moody Point area and becomes flatter and easier, and includes ample breathtaking views of the Great Bay.

The last few miles of the race take participants out of the more natural landscape and back into the neighborhoods of Newmarket, with Cape Cod-style architecture and still-wonderful views of the scenic areas nearby.


Race Weather & Climate

In Newmarket, a small town just inland from New Hampshire’s Great Bay, springtime weather conditions can still be quite cold, as average April temperatures range between 34°F and 58°F. Wet weather is also a possibility, as precipitation for the month averages nearly 4.1 inches.


Fees

$38 for the half marathon, if registered before December 31, 2009
$45 between January 1 - April 8, 2010
$50 on the day of the race (depending on availability)


Registration

To reserve your spot in the spring 2010 running of Newmarket's Great Bay Half Marathon, register online at Active.com or print out and mail in this downloadable entry form.


Website

www.greatbayhalf.com

pipinana! Thank you sooooo much for that info....now I just have to make a decision! I really appreciate this!
Chenoachem ...what is a duathalon?

Hey no problem!
I dare you to do the one 2/21! :P HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA That'd be FREEZING!!!

So glad you posted this. I have NEVER done a Half Marathon, it's a goal of mine for 2010!

jkroc.....what part of the country do you live in? You can do it!

NH right outside of Concord

I am only at 2 miles what about you? I have a treadmill at home. I must say I do love to run outside must more: it gets boringyawn:

I was doing up to about 5 miles, but then got sick w/ the H1N1, and then the holidays. I am only doing about 2-2.5 right now but love it and can't wait to build back up....I really love running, I just did a 2.34 mile run outside, didn't plan on it, just needed to get some fresh air, so I left the family and took off for a quick one. Do you know which run you are going to shoot for?

I would like to shoot for something in the fall. You?

I done a 5k for breast cancer (making strides) for the last 2 yrs. I have only walked it, this year I plan to run I too am a fan of the Biggest Loser. I will have to check out the Alton one your talking about. That show keeps me on my toes!!


Is this the one you are talking about?

New Hampshire > Big Lake Half Marathon
Alton, NH

Date Saturday, May 8, 2010

I thought the same thing " Alton = a bit hilly " to run across that finish line must be AWSOME!

Wow, now that's a incentive to WIN! How many of you are in the pool at work?

The show was great tonight. I am always shocked at all the stuff I learn each week.

It must be great for support at work with everyone talking healthy I LOVE Jillian too. I am going to do her 30-day shred dvd today, can't wait! I had a loss of 3lbs. last week hoping for at leat 2lbs. this week.

What day do you weigh in? Mine is on Tues. Yes, I have done level 1,2 and 3 of the shred. I did level 2 yesterday and burned only 170 with my Polar F6 on. I am going to try level 3 today and see what that burns. I am starting a class on Mon. for 4 weeks. It's from 8 to 4. I am thinking of using the shred Mon.- Thurs. for a quick workout before I leave in the morning. I am affraid I will not want to do anything after getting out at 4pm, plus homework.

WOW! You go girl....Great job on your run yesterday at the gym!:smokin: I don't really find one level to be harder, they are all a challenge. I like it that I have three to pick from three days out of the week, so I don't get bored. Are you :drinker: your 8 glasses a day? You still have three more days until your weigh in. I beet you see it fall off:flowerforyou:

GOOD for you! You can do it Maybe we could run one in the fall together. I agree, it's really hard to stay in the calorie limit they give you on some days. I did the shred yesterday level 3, still only a burn of 170. Class starts tomorrow, what to pack for the day has me at a loss tonight. I am off for a run, shower and bed I will check in tomorrow evening. Hoping we don't get hit to hard with this storm tonight. Happy Monday