• 5K
  • 5 km
  • Portsmouth
  • Open entry

Cisco Brewers Portsmouth 5K

This race edition

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Entry options

2026 edition

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Modelled energy-cost change 0.7% versus flat · net elevation -0 m

Decision summary

Cisco Brewers Portsmouth 5K at a glance

Route ascent
42 m

Lower than 44% of comparable mapped races

Evidence depth
28 verified facts

Stored GPS route

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Cisco Brewers Portsmouth 5K route map

raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Cisco Brewers Portsmouth 5K, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.

How hilly is the Cisco Brewers Portsmouth 5K?

The Cisco Brewers Portsmouth 5K route has 42 m of ascent, 42 m of descent and an estimated 0.7% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.

Where does the Cisco Brewers Portsmouth 5K route go?

The Cisco Brewers Portsmouth 5K route starts at Cisco Brewers Portsmouth, 35 Corporate Drive, Portsmouth, NH 03801 and finishes at Cisco Brewers Portsmouth, 35 Corporate Drive, Portsmouth, NH 03801 (start and finish at the brewery). Underfoot, expect road. It passes Cisco Brewers Portsmouth, Pease International Tradeport and Portsmouth International Airport at Pease. Described as a legacy road race and the largest race in the Seacoast Road Race Series, drawing crowds of up to 2,000 runners each year.

What should runners know on race day for the Cisco Brewers Portsmouth 5K?

Live music is included in the registration fee as part of the post-race festivities. Post-race festivities at Cisco Brewers include a BBQ feast, a complimentary beer, live music, and kids' activities, all included in the registration fee.

Race character

Scenery

  • Parkland
  • Waterfront
  • City
  • Coastal

Atmosphere

  • Charity
  • Community
  • Festival

Terrain

  • Road
Elevation character
Flat
Technicality
Non Technical
Net elevation
5 m

Entry, logistics and records

Records and field

Field size
Draws crowds of up to 2,000 runners each year.

Entry requirements

Entry status
Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Cut-off
5K Run and 5K Competitive Walk start at 11:00 AM EDT; Kids Fun Run at 10:15 AM EDT.
Qualification status
None

Race day logistics

On-course music
Live music is included in the registration fee as part of the post-race festivities.

Access and course status

Start
Cisco Brewers Portsmouth, 35 Corporate Drive, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Finish
Cisco Brewers Portsmouth, 35 Corporate Drive, Portsmouth, NH 03801 (start and finish at the brewery)

Course facts

Course type
Loop
Surface
Road
Landmarks
Cisco Brewers Portsmouth, Pease International Tradeport, Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
Notable features
  • Described as a legacy road race and the largest race in the Seacoast Road Race Series, drawing crowds of up to 2,000 runners each year
  • Post-race festivities at Cisco Brewers include a BBQ feast, a complimentary beer, live music, and kids' activities, all included in the registration fee
  • Companion events include a 5K Competitive Walk and a Kids Fun Run for ages 1-8, plus a 'Your Way' virtual race option held the week before race day
  • The fast, flat course is run on the Pease International Tradeport, the redeveloped grounds of the former Pease Air Force Base, beginning and ending at Cisco Brewers
  • USATF certified 5K course (certification no. NH24006BK)

How hilly is the Cisco Brewers Portsmouth 5K?

20%71%6%
  • Steep descent 1%
  • Descent 20%
  • Flat 71%
  • Climb 6%
  • Steep climb 2%
Total ascent
42 m
Net elevation
−0 m
GAP factor
0.7%
Longest climb
1,160 m at 1.1%
Gradient mix and ascent are derived from the course geometry under our published normalisation, not taken from organiser marketing.

More race details

Is the Cisco Brewers Portsmouth 5K flat?

Its normalised GAP factor is 0.7% slower than a flat course, with about 42 m of total ascent.