• 5K
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Great Bay 5K (Race for a Healthy Estuary), Greenland NH 5K

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Decision summary

Great Bay 5K (Race for a Healthy Estuary), Greenland NH 5K at a glance

Typical conditions
16/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
35 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

Great Bay 5K (Race for a Healthy Estuary), Greenland NH 5K has known course details for its 5k race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
5 km
Terrain
Road
Scenery
Coastal, Waterfront, Countryside

Quick answers

What runners ask first

How hilly is the Great Bay 5K (Race for a Healthy Estuary), Greenland NH?

The Great Bay 5K (Race for a Healthy Estuary), Greenland NH is described as net downhill. The course notes also call it marketed as 'Wicked-Fast' and voted one of New England's Top Ten Favorite 5Ks by Run New England.

Where does the Great Bay 5K (Race for a Healthy Estuary), Greenland NH route go?

The Great Bay 5K (Race for a Healthy Estuary), Greenland NH route starts at Sandy Point Road, Stratham, NH (across from Stratham Hill Park, Rt. 33) and finishes at Great Bay Discovery Center, 89 Depot Road, Greenland, NH. Underfoot, expect road. It passes Great Bay (estuary shoreline), Stratham Hill Park and Great Bay Discovery Center. Marketed as 'Wicked-Fast' and voted one of New England's Top Ten Favorite 5Ks by Run New England.

Race character

Scenery

  • Coastal
  • Waterfront
  • Countryside

Atmosphere

  • Charity
  • Community
  • Festival

Terrain

  • Road
Elevation character
Net Downhill
Technicality
Non Technical

Entry, logistics and records

Records and field

Men's course record
14:28 (Adam Martin Caldwell)
Women's course record
16:32 (Rachel Schilkowsky)

Entry requirements

Entry status
Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Cut-off
5K begins 9:00 AM EDT; wheelchair racers start at 8:45 AM.
Qualification status
None

Race day logistics

Medal
Finishers/participants receive a bib with tear strips redeemable at select establishments for a complimentary beer or hard cider via brewery sponsors.
Finisher tee
Participants in the 5K receive a long-sleeve race shirt (guaranteed if registered by October 1).

Access and course status

Start
Sandy Point Road, Stratham, NH (across from Stratham Hill Park, Rt. 33)
Finish
Great Bay Discovery Center, 89 Depot Road, Greenland, NH

Course facts

Course type
Point To Point
Surface
Road
Landmarks
Great Bay (estuary shoreline), Stratham Hill Park, Great Bay Discovery Center
Notable features
  • Marketed as 'Wicked-Fast' and voted one of New England's Top Ten Favorite 5Ks by Run New England
  • promoted as among the fastest race courses in New England
  • Famous for its post-race food, with chowder, hot cider, and homemade delicacies provided by volunteers and supporters
  • USATF certified course (certification NH18007BK)

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 27°CTypical temperature
  • 22 kphTypical wind
  • 4 mmTypical rainfall
  • 16Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.