Claremont Fall Festival & Chili Cook-Off 5K

 Claremont Fall Festival & Chili Cook-Off 5K Saturday, October 3, 2026 5K Start: 12:00 pm Festival: 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Location: Claremont Visitors Center Green, Claremont, NH

(Virtual runners will pick up their bib between September 30-October 2) at the Claremont Savings Bank Community Center.

 Chili Cook-Off 5K Kick off the Fall Festival with a family-friendly 5K Fun Run! Runners, walkers, and participants of all ages are welcome. Walkers Welcome! Registration includes complimentary admission to the Fall Festival & Chili Cook-Off!

 Custom Finisher Woodals: All preregistered participants will receive a custom finisher woodal!

 Age Group Awards: Prizes will be awarded in 5-year age categories, giving participants plenty of opportunities to take home some goodies!

 School Spirit Prize: A special prize will be awarded to the participant showing the best school spirit attire!

 Race Day Registration & Bib Pick-Up: Race day registration and bib pick-up will be available at the Claremont Visitors Center Green from 11:00 a.m.–11:50 a.m. Please arrive early enough to register, pick up your bib, and get ready for the 12:00 p.m. start.

Beneficiary: All proceeds support the Claremont Schools Extracurricular Fund, providing students with expanded opportunities in athletics, arts, and clubs.

️ Fall Festival & Chili Cook-Off The festival runs from 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. and features food, family fun, local vendors, and plenty of community spirit!

️ Chili Cook-Off Community members can compete in three categories:

Individual Business Non-Profit Organization (Chili entries will be labeled Mild, Medium, or Hot)

❤️ Come Celebrate Fall! Join Claremont Parks & Recreation, the Greater Claremont Chamber of Commerce, and the Kiwanis Club of Claremont for a day celebrating food, family, local pride, and fall traditions.

 Run the 5K. ️ Taste some chili. ️ Shop local.  Celebrate Claremont!

Every registration and tasting helps support extracurricular opportunities for Claremont students.