Ordination Rock Run
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Ordination Rock Run - Tamworth, NH
The Ordination Rock Run is a July 4th community 5K fun run organized by the Tamworth Outing Club in Tamworth, New Hampshire. The event is family-oriented and intended to be part of the town's Independence Day celebrations, highlighting local arts and culture.
The race features Ordination Rock, a historical boulder used for an ordination in 1792 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The 5k (3.1M) course tours Tamworth Village and includes trails at the Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm. The start is at Ordination Rock on Cleveland Hill Road and packet pickup and the finish are at Kenneth Brett School, 881 Tamworth Road.
Every registered participant receives a commemorative bandana, ice cream from Papa Beans, and an entry in the bib raffle; the runner's bib number serves as the raffle entry. First finishers by gender receive handmade mugs from a local craftsperson, and age group winners receive a $5 wooden nickel redeemable at the Tamworth Farmer's Market. Shuttle transport to the start is provided. Dogs and other domestic animals are not allowed on the course.
Registration is listed at $20 for adults and free for participants under 18. All proceeds support the Tamworth Outing Club's outdoor and educational programs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
