How hilly is the CHaD HERO Half Marathon & 5K (Hanover, NH)?
The CHaD HERO Half Marathon & 5K (Hanover, NH) is described as hilly. The course listing puts the climb at 268 m.
CHaD HERO Half Marathon & 5K (Hanover, NH) Half Marathon
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
CHaD HERO Half Marathon & 5K (Hanover, NH) Half Marathon at a glance
- Typical conditions
- 89/100
- Evidence depth
- 37 verified facts
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
CHaD HERO Half Marathon & 5K (Hanover, NH) Half Marathon has known course details for its half marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 21.1 km
- Terrain
- Road
- Scenery
- Riverside, Historic, Countryside, Coastal, Mountain, City
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the CHaD HERO Half Marathon & 5K (Hanover, NH) route go?
The CHaD HERO Half Marathon & 5K (Hanover, NH) route starts at Dartmouth Green, Wentworth Street, Hanover, NH and finishes at Dartmouth Green, Hanover, NH. Underfoot, expect paved roads. It passes Dartmouth College historic buildings, Connecticut River, Ledyard Bridge, Downtown Norwich, Vermont and Dartmouth Green. signature distances are the half marathon, 5K run/walk and Cam's Course 1-Mile Fun Run.
What should runners know on race day for the CHaD HERO Half Marathon & 5K (Hanover, NH)?
Races run on closed streets through Hanover and Dartmouth College, with the half marathon crossing into Norwich, Vermont. Live music and a festival atmosphere; supporters along the home stretch dressed in Halloween costumes cheer runners on the final climb. 6. Pacer support provided on the half marathon course. Family festival on the Green.
Race character
Scenery
- Riverside
- Historic
- Countryside
- Coastal
- Mountain
- City
Atmosphere
- Charity
- Community
- Festival
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Hilly
- Technicality
- Non Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 268 m
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Field size
- More than 3,600 participants, sponsors and volunteers at the 2025 (20th annual) edition
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Qualification status
- Not a qualifying race; a charity Fundraising half marathon with no Boston Qualifying designation
Race day logistics
- Aid stations
- 6
- Pacers
- Pacer support provided on the half marathon course
- Closed roads
- Races run on closed streets through Hanover and Dartmouth College, with the half marathon crossing into Norwich, Vermont.
- Race village
- No
- On-course music
- Live music and a festival atmosphere; supporters along the home stretch dressed in Halloween costumes cheer runners on the final climb.
Access and course status
- Start
- Dartmouth Green, Wentworth Street, Hanover, NH
- Finish
- Dartmouth Green, Hanover, NH
- Certified course
- USATF certified, Cert. No. NH25010JK
Course facts
- Course type
- Loop
- Surface
- Paved roads
- Landmarks
- Dartmouth College historic buildings, Connecticut River, Ledyard Bridge, Downtown Norwich, Vermont, Dartmouth Green
- Notable features
- Costumed/superhero theme October race held during peak New England foliage season
- family festival on the Green
- signature distances are the half marathon, 5K run/walk and Cam's Course 1-Mile Fun Run
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 12°CTypical temperature
- 18 kphTypical wind
- 2 mmTypical rainfall
- 89Favourability /100