This is a 5K that is part of the CARS series in Concord, NH which is a bunch of shorter races throughout the Concord, NH area in the Spring and … MORE
This is a 5K that is part of the CARS series in Concord, NH which is a bunch of shorter races throughout the Concord, NH area in the Spring and summers. The race starts and finishes at a school in Concord. I don’t remember much pre-race communication and the website is pretty bare bones but it was updated with the essential information. Race was easy to get to and there was plenty of parking at the school. It is well produced for a small, local race with 100-200 runners but obviously doesn’t have the bells and whistles of a bigger race. The packet included a bib and a water bottle with the race logo with a couple small goodies from sponsors. I thought a water bottle was a practical swag item for a race like this and while for larger races and new states I’d like a shirt for a smaller, cheaper race it’s nice to get something different. The race is chip timed. The course is well marked and had enough course marshals to keep it safe. It was mostly partially closed or coned off streets though one small section at the end you had to be on the side walk. It was mostly through neighborhoods though there was one very pretty, farmland area in the middle. The elevation profile though is just mean. The first mile is mostly downhill and fast but as it’s a loop course that means there are some mean hills after that. It was also very hot even though the race started pretty early at 8am. I was happy I made my goal of under 40 minutes with the heat and hills at the end. There are no medals which is pretty standard for 5Ks in New England. There was a nice selection of post race food including typical fruit, granola bars and yogurt and some treats from Panera. Overall this isn’t a “must run” race but is a nice local 5K that I will do again if I a in town. I’d recommend it to locals but definitely if you are looking for a specific time bank time or energy for the hills in the second half.
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This is a 5K that is part of the CARS series in Concord, NH which is a bunch of shorter races throughout the Concord, NH area in the Spring and … MORE
This is a 5K that is part of the CARS series in Concord, NH which is a bunch of shorter races throughout the Concord, NH area in the Spring and summers. The race starts and finishes at a school in Concord. I don’t remember much pre-race communication and the website is pretty bare bones but it was updated with the essential information. Race was easy to get to and there was plenty of parking at the school. It is well produced for a small, local race with 100-200 runners but obviously doesn’t have the bells and whistles of a bigger race. The packet included a bib and a water bottle with the race logo with a couple small goodies from sponsors. I thought a water bottle was a practical swag item for a race like this and while for larger races and new states I’d like a shirt for a smaller, cheaper race it’s nice to get something different. The race is chip timed. The course is well marked and had enough course marshals to keep it safe. It was mostly partially closed or coned off streets though one small section at the end you had to be on the side walk. It was mostly through neighborhoods though there was one very pretty, farmland area in the middle. The elevation profile though is just mean. The first mile is mostly downhill and fast but as it’s a loop course that means there are some mean hills after that. It was also very hot even though the race started pretty early at 8am. I was happy I made my goal of under 40 minutes with the heat and hills at the end. There are no medals which is pretty standard for 5Ks in New England. There was a nice selection of post race food including typical fruit, granola bars and yogurt and some treats from Panera. Overall this isn’t a “must run” race but is a nice local 5K that I will do again if I a in town. I’d recommend it to locals but definitely if you are looking for a specific time bank time or energy for the hills in the second half.