Our 10K course begins and ends in two of Portsmouth’s most historic areas.
The Market Square Day Festival affords us the opportunity to close most major Downtown streets. As a result, our start line is in the heart of our City, Market Square.
In one of the areas most breathtaking race scenes, runners and walkers make their way down Congress Street lined with festive booths and cheering crowds.
The course winds its way around town giving participants a unique look at our City and, in particular, the people who embrace this race. Don’t be surprised to see neighborhood breakfast parties along the route!
Our finish line is on Marcy Street next to the Strawbery Banke Museum.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Registration fees are non-refundable.
Please refer to our FAQs for important information.
A few reminders….
- Running with strollers is allowed – we ask that you run at the back of the ‘pack’.
- Participating without registering (‘bandits’) is prohibited.
- Those wishing to walk (non-competitive) the course are welcome to do so, but keep in mind; we employ a ‘rolling closure’ over the course. This means that the street closures/intersection traffic control have a time limit; additionally, the finish line/timing mat is removed from the street between 10:30/11am in order to reopen the South End vehicular traffic.
- Dogs are prohibited on the course and at our Hospitality Area – Strawbery Banke.
- Amplified sound/music on the course (transported on strollers, etc.) is prohibited; ear buds are not recommended.