The Aviation Museum of New Hampshire's Run the Rail Trail 5-Miler

🌼 Event Overview

Get outside and welcome spring with the 4th annual 'Run the Rail Trail 5-Miler' on Saturday, May 3!

• Location: Starting and finishing at the Aviation Museum of N.H.
• Time: The race starts at 9 a.m.
• Event Type: Open to all runners and walkers
• Purpose: Fund-raiser for the museum's youth education programs

💰 Registration Details

Registration for the 'Run the Rail Trail 5-Miler' is $25 through Monday, March 31: for those 12 and under and 62 and above, the fee is discounted to $20.

• Late Registration: Starting Tuesday, April 1, the fee is $30 for all.
• Race Day Fee: $35 per person.
• Shirt Offer: First 100 registrants receive an official "Run the Rail Trail 5-Miler" shirt.
• Online Registration: Available at runsignup.com.

🏞️ Course Details

Starting at the Aviation Museum of N.H.’s historic 1937 terminal building at 27 Navigator Road, the course will first wind through lightly-trafficked streets.

• Forest Path: Includes a nearly one-mile stretch through undeveloped land.
• Water Stop: The route includes one water stop.
• Londonderry Rail Trail: Features a recently opened 1.2-mile section along Little Cohas Brook Reservoir.
• Finish Line: Returns participants back to the Aviation Museum.

🚫 Participant Guidelines

Because the route includes a stretch of unimproved forest trail, the event is not recommended for participants with strollers.

• No Pets: Pets are not allowed at the event.
• Prizes: Awarded to the top two male and female finishers.
• Timing: Services provided by NovusMage.
• Security: Managed by Londonderry Police and Fire departments.

🤝 Volunteer and Sponsorship Opportunities

The Aviation Museum is also seeking Race Day volunteers. If you are interested in helping out, contact Leah Dearborn at (603) 669-4877 or at ldearborn@nhahs.org.

• Sponsorships: Available to help defray costs of organizing the event.
• Contact: For sponsorship information, reach out to Jeff Rapsis at (603) 236-9237 or at jrapsis@nhahs.org.

✈️ Aviation Museum Information

The Aviation Museum, a non-profit 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, is dedicated to preserving the Granite State's rich aviation past and inspiring today's students to become the aviation pioneers of tomorrow.

• Award Recognition: Named the ‘Best Place to Take Kids’ in Southern N.H. four years in a row (2021-2024).
• Location: 27 Navigator Road, off Harvey Road, in Londonderry, N.H.
• Website: For more information, visit www.aviationmuseumofnh.org.
• Contact: Call (603) 669-4877 for inquiries.