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Friends of the poor 5k

calendar_today 03 Oct, 2026

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sell $25.00

Friends of the poor 5k

About the Event

All proceeds raised will benefit Society of St. Vincent de Paul to help feed local families in need.

Runners who register at least 2 weeks early will receive a premium long sleeve wicking shirt.

Walkers who register at least 2 weeks early receive a free T-shirt.

We welcome your help receiving sponsor pledge donations.  Click the link below for a pledge sheet.

https://friendsofthepoor5k.com/assets/pledge-sheet.pdf

The beautiful fall foliage colors will be peaking, and this scenic 5k course will be a fun filled family event for kids of all ages to enjoy!

Stay after the race for a chance to win a prize in our raffle!

Races Offered

Friends of the poor 5K RUN

Oct 03, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$25.00

Friends of the poor 5K WALK

Oct 03, 2026

straighten

Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

09:00

sell

$0.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in New Ipswich.

thermostat Temperature
6.7° / 15.5°
wb_sunny Feels like
3.1° / 12.2°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
8h 13m
water_drop Avg rainfall
3.0 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
air Avg wind speed
12.6 km/h (Gentle breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Low
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
Moderate (4.0)
humidity_mid Humidity
73.1%
wb_twilight Sunrise
07:02
nightlight Sunset
18:03

About New Ipswich

Learn more about the host city, New Ipswich.

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New Ipswich is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 5,204 at the 2020 census. New Ipswich, situated on the Massachusetts border, includes the villages of Bank, Davis, Gibson Four Corners, Highbridge, New Ipswich Center, Smithville, and Wilder, though these village designations no longer hold the importance they did in the past. The Wapack Trail passes through the community.

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