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5 Alarm 5K

Name: 5 Alarm 5K
Start: 2026-09-20
End: 2026-09-20
Location: Hillsborough

Hillsborough, United States • 20 Sep 2026

5 Alarm 5K

The Hillsboro Fire Department presents a community 5K running race in Hillsborough, New Hampshire on September 20, 2026. The event is based at 29 Preston Street, Hillsborough, NH 03244.

The course is off-road and offers varied terrain. Because of the surface and conditions, strollers are not recommended. The race has an entry fee of $30.00; registration opens March 25, 2026 and closes September 19, 2026.

The Hillsboro Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency medical services to about 6,000 residents across 42 square miles. The department responds to more than 1,000 calls each year. In addition to emergency response, the department performs fire safety inspections for homes and businesses, carries out site plan reviews, and offers fire and environmental safety education to the community. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States New Hampshire Hillsborough

Race information

Registration

5 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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