Great Bay Half Marathon & 5K
About this event
Run from the streets of Newmarket to the gravel paths of Lubberland Creek Preserve and back along the coastline in this stunning and varied race. There are hills throughout the course, from gentle to challenging, so you will have earned the craft beer supplied at the after party.
Raceday details
Your organiser
Remember when you were a kid and you used to run around outside with your friends climbing trees, jumping in puddles, playing tag, and just plain having fun? Well Rugged Maniac is simply an adult version of that! We build 25+ epic obstacles for you and your friends to play on (like fire jumps, water slides, trampolines, and underground tunnels), put them in a 3-mile course, and then throw a crazy party with plenty of beer and music!
How to enter
Tickets available until Fri Apr 03 2020
What's included:
- Free long sleeve 1/4-zip t-shirt for half marathon runners
- Free short sleeve tech t-shirt for 5k runners
- Scenic route
- 5 Water and snack stations at Mile 2, 4.5, 6.5, 9, and 11
- Toilets on route at Mile 5.8, 9.8 and 12.2
- Finisher's medal
- Showers available
- After party
- Free pizza
- 2 free Smuttynose craft beers (for runners aged 21+)
Prizes:
5k:
- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Man and Woman overall
- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Man and Woman in age groups: U19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Half Marathon:
- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Man and Woman overall
- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Man and Woman in age groups: U19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Half Marathon
Run 21.1km
The Center for Orthopedics and Movement 5k
Run 5km
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I leave my baggage?
There is a bag check area located in the basement of Newmarket Community Church. This will close at 2:45pm. … read moreCan I run with headphones?
Running with headphones is not encouraged. The course is beautiful, with plenty of natural sounds to enjoy, so you won't miss your music. … read moreCan I run with a baby stroller?
Unfortunately, for safety reasons, strollers are not allowed on the course.… read moreRunning Events in the United States
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Route description
Route description
Start Line: 82 Main Street
Half Marathon - 13.1 miles
Starting on paved roads in Newmarket, the first few miles have some gentle hills. The terrain then changes to gravel and gets hillier, but there are some incredible views over fields and forests. You enter the stunning Great Bay Estuary at mile 5, where you return to paved roads along the coast. You might even catch sight of herons and bald eagles. You will be running on roads with live traffic, so please keep to the left. You will face some steep climbs and long, gentle downhills. The course flattens out around Moody Point (mile 9). You finish by heading back into Newmarket, passing different neighbourhoods and architectural styles.
5k
You start on the same course as the half marathon for the first 2.5miles, where you will turn off right. You head up a steep hill, but are then rewarded with a downhill finish through downtown and passed the cheering crowds.
After Party: Schanda Park for Food. Riverworks restaurant and American Legion for beer.
Location: Newmarket Mills, 55 Main Street, Newmarket, NH US 03857
- 09:30 - Packet pickup (race bib and t-shirt)
- 11:00 - Both races start
There will be an after party to celebrate finishing the race, supplied with Smuttynose craft beer and local food.
There will be thousands of people spectating this spring road race, and everyone is welcome to join in the after party. We recommend staying downtown for the start and finish, and it is not advised to try to drive along the route as you will hit runner traffic.
Newmarket, NH 03857, USA
Get directionsParking
Parking nearby may be limited as the High School is still under construction. Parking is easiest at the Newmarket Industrial Park, where there will be a shuttle bus service to registration. Final shuttle back to the lot leaves at 3:30pm from St Mary's Church on South Main Street.
Other parking is available at Lamprey Health Care, Newmarket Junior/Senior High School, and Newmarkey Elementary School.
Route description
Route description
Start Line: 82 Main Street
Half Marathon - 13.1 miles
Starting on paved roads in Newmarket, the first few miles have some gentle hills. The terrain then changes to gravel and gets hillier, but there are some incredible views over fields and forests. You enter the stunning Great Bay Estuary at mile 5, where you return to paved roads along the coast. You might even catch sight of herons and bald eagles. You will be running on roads with live traffic, so please keep to the left. You will face some steep climbs and long, gentle downhills. The course flattens out around Moody Point (mile 9). You finish by heading back into Newmarket, passing different neighbourhoods and architectural styles.
5k
You start on the same course as the half marathon for the first 2.5miles, where you will turn off right. You head up a steep hill, but are then rewarded with a downhill finish through downtown and passed the cheering crowds.
After Party: Schanda Park for Food. Riverworks restaurant and American Legion for beer.
Location: Newmarket Mills, 55 Main Street, Newmarket, NH US 03857
- 09:30 - Packet pickup (race bib and t-shirt)
- 11:00 - Both races start
There will be an after party to celebrate finishing the race, supplied with Smuttynose craft beer and local food.
There will be thousands of people spectating this spring road race, and everyone is welcome to join in the after party. We recommend staying downtown for the start and finish, and it is not advised to try to drive along the route as you will hit runner traffic.
Newmarket, NH 03857, USA
Get directionsParking
Parking nearby may be limited as the High School is still under construction. Parking is easiest at the Newmarket Industrial Park, where there will be a shuttle bus service to registration. Final shuttle back to the lot leaves at 3:30pm from St Mary's Church on South Main Street.
Other parking is available at Lamprey Health Care, Newmarket Junior/Senior High School, and Newmarkey Elementary School.