Events
Place
Rumney, NH US 03266
Description
This August, the Stinson Lake 5 K Run/Walk will celebrate its 10th anniversary as an annual fundraiser for the Stinson Lake Association's Lake Host Program, which actively works to keep aquatic invasive species out of Stinson Lake. This program is essential to protecting the lake and ensuring its cleanliness for generations to come. Once again, we are offering options for both an in-person race as well as a virtual option for those who wish to complete the 5K on their own.
Note: This year's race is capped at 200 participants. Register in advance!
RACE DETAILS
When: Saturday, Aug. 17, 9 a.m. start time
Where: White Mountain Ranch beach (formerly Happy T Ranch; 75 Ranch Rd, Rumney, NH 03266). Race course is 3.1 miles, mostly paved, out-and-back on Stinson Lake Road, starting and finishing on dirt road (Ranch Rd) with turnaround at the Stinson Lake public boat ramp.
Early bird registration: $30 per person by July 17, comes with a T-shirt
Regular online registration: $35 per person July 18-Aug. 14 (T-shirts not guaranteed)
Last-minute / race-day registration: $40 per person; in-person at the following times and locations (cash or check only):
- Friday, Aug. 16 from 4-5 p.m. at the Stinson Lake Association Community Building (15 Community House Road, Rumney, NH)
- Saturday, Aug. 17 from 7:45-8:30 a.m. at White Mountain Ranch beach
Pre-race packet pickup: Friday, Aug. 16, from 4-5 p.m. at the Stinson Lake Association Community Building (15 Community House Road, Rumney, NH)
New this year! Group discount: Families or groups of 4 or more will receive $5 off per person when they register online under a single transaction.
Awards: Overall top 3 men & women, and gender age-group winners (1-10, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+)
POST-RACE PARTY: Barn Door Hostel, our platinum sponsor, will host a Post-Race BBQ at 30 Stone Hill Rd, just down the road from Stinson Lake in Rumney), with free food, drinks, games, and music for all participants! We can't thank them enough for helping us make our 10th anniversary one to remember! The party starts at 12 p.m.
VIRTUAL RUN/WALK
When: Anytime Friday, Aug. 16-Sunday, Aug. 18
Where: Anywhere
Registration: $30 per person by July 17, comes with T-shirt (which will be mailed). $35 after, from July 18-Aug. 14 (online registration only)
Results: Must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on 8/18 and will be posted online 8/19. No awards for virtual participants.
RACE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
(Must be received by July 1. For more details, contact race director using "Questions?" button below.)
- $100: BRONZE
- Company name or logo on back of race T-shirt (listed as "Bronze" sponsor)
- $250: SILVER
- Social media promotion
- Company logo or name on back of T-shirt (listed as "Silver" level")
- $500: GOLD
- Mile sponsor with course signage
- Can have promotional presence/table at race
- Social media promotion
- Company logo or name on T-shirt (listed as "Gold" level)
- $1,000: PLATINUM
- Start/finish area sponsor with signage
- Branded koozie with your logo given to all participants
- Can have promotional presence/table at race
- Social media promotion
- Company logo or name on T-shirt (listed as "Platinum" level)
- *Customized packages for title sponsors also available
In-kind donations:
We're also in need of donated raffle items. Goods or gift certificates of any value are greatly appreciated. Please contact race director for sponsorships or raffle donations.
Donations to the Stinson Lake Association are tax deductible.
The Stinson Lake Association is a 1% for the Planet member! This partnership is intended to advance our impact as well as involve more businesses in the environmental movement.
All proceeds go to the Stinson Lake Association. For race updates, subscribe to our email list, follow our Facebook page, and email stinsonlakerace@gmail.com with any questions. Thanks for your support!
In-Person Registration
Due to a participant cap of 200 registrations, we are encouraging online registration at this time. Please click the sign-up button above, or email us if you'd like to print and mail (or email) a paper registration form.
Post-Race Party
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Sponsor Info
Sponsorships must be secured by July 12th and are tax deductible. Also, of note, the Stinson Lake Association recently received 1% for the Planet status, meaning it's an accredited environmental partner committed to conservation and sustainability.
All proceeds go to the Stinson Lake Association's Lake Host program, which conducts boat and water-quality checks to keep the lake free of invasive aquatic species, thus protecting its integrity for generations to come.
1% for the Planet
We are pleased to announce the Stinson Lake Association has joined 1% for the Planet as an environmental partner!
1% for the Planet is an accountability partner for businesses that are ready to reject business as usual and give back to environmental partners making a difference around the globe. Started in 2002 by Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, and Craig Mathews, founder of Blue Ribbon Flies, their members have given hundreds of millions of dollars to environmental partners to date.
Directions
Race Participant Survey
Please complete the following survey to help us better understand your race experience.