28th Annual Merrimack Sparkler 5k Run/Walk Logo

28th Annual Merrimack Sparkler 5k Run/Walk

38 McElwain St, Merrimack NH

Friday, July 4th, 2025

🎆 Race Overview

The 28th Annual Merrimack Sparkler 5K Run/Walk hosted by the Merrimack Road Runners Booster Club is held every year on the 4th of July with all profits benefiting the Merrimack High and Middle School Track and Cross Country programs. The Booster's Club is a volunteer organization that proudly supports all running programs in Merrimack, both at the Middle School and High School levels. The Merrimack Sparkler 5K is the largest fundraiser of the year.

  • Purpose: All money raised goes directly to the kids participating in cross country, indoor track and outdoor track and field.
  • Support: With the past support of our community, the Booster's Club has been able to give money towards coaching stipends, clothing stipends, replacement of equipment and travel expenses.
  • Scholarships: The Booster Club also gives out (5) $500 scholarships at the end of the year to graduating seniors.
  • Course: This year's race will (like our races since 2021) start and finish on the Merrimack High School track.

📝 Registration Fee Schedule

Sparkler 5K

  • Early Registration: On or before March 31, 2025 11:59 pm: Adults $30.00, Youth (13 & younger) $20.00
  • Regular Registration: April 1, 2025 thru July 2, 2025 11:59 pm: Adults $35.00, Youth (13 & younger) $25.00
  • Late Registration: Beginning July 3rd: Late Registration $40 all participants

Kid's Fun Run

The Kids Fun Run is free (400 meters on the track) and starts at 7:40 am.

📋 Bib Pick Up

  • Early Bib Pick Up: 4pm to 6pm on Thursday July 3rd at the VFW in Merrimack (282 Daniel Webster Hwy, Merrimack, NH 03054).
  • Race Morning: You will be able to pick your bib up race morning as WELL, but we strongly advise you to pick up your bibs/shirts at early bib pick up.

T-Shirt 👕 Info

First 150 5k registrants will receive a Sparkler 5k t-shirt.

🏆 Awards

  • Overall Awards: Top 2 Overall Male and Female.
  • Age Group Awards: Top 2 male and female in each age group.
  • Age Groups: 1-8, 9-11, 12-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

🔗 Event Link

For more information and to register, visit: Merrimack Sparkler 5K Run/Walk.

Course Map

Coaching

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