Name: Plaistow Community YMCA Color Run 5K Road Race & Kids Fun Run
Start: 2026-09-26
End: 2026-09-26
Location: Atkinson

About the Event

Plaistow Community YMCA5K Color Run & Kids Fun RunSaturday, September 26, 2026| Kids Fun Run Race Starts 8:45 AM|Race Starts 9:00 AMRun for a Reason: Your Support Makes the DifferenceRun for a reason.The Y is dedicated to ensuring everyone has access to our programming and services, from life-saving youth development and childcare to Corner Stone, our YMCA Cancer Support Initiative. We are committed to strengthening our community by ensuring these vital resources remain accessible to everyone who needs them.Your registration supports this essential mission, ensuring we can continue to help those in our community who need the Y most. Your commitment directly strengthens the Plaistow Community YMCA and the neighbors we serve every day. By participating, you’re not just running a race—you’re making a life-changing impact.Get your running shoes ready! Join us on Saturday, September 12th for the 2026 Color Run 5K Road Race and Kids Fun Run. Starting at scenicWoodlock Park, you'll wind through charming neighborhoods on a picturesque, flat, and runner-friendly course. It’s more than a race—it’s a chance to challenge yourself on a beautiful course and finish strong in support of a life-changing mission.We can’t wait to see you at the starting line!Race MapGo The Extra Mile: Our Fundraising LevelsJoin our mission to provide financial assistance by reaching one of our meaningful fundraising levels! Every dollar you raise supports vital Y programs in our community.The Starting Line:Registration Level. Simply signing up supports our cause and starts the transformation!Woodlock Wayfarer:Raise a total of $300 and receive a sweatshirtMeeting Rock Runner:Raise a total of $600 and receive a sweatshirt and a gym bag.True Colors Champion:Raise a total of $1,250 or more to become one of our top champion and receive a sweatshirt, gym bag & a vestRace Day DetailsRace Start Time:9:00 AMCourse Details:Strollers are welcome! Please note: Dogs areNOTallowed.Refund Policy:All sales are final, no refunds will be offered.Awards:Overall Winners:Medals for 1st Place Male & Female.Age Groups:Medals for Top 3 Male & Female: 13 & under, 14–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70+.Open Categories:Medals for Top 3 Non-binary and Top 3 Wheelchair finishers.Local Honors:Special prizes for the 1st Place Male & Female from Plaistow and from Atkinson.Swag:Tee Shirt first come first served while supplies last. Shirts must be picked up by the start of the race.Other swag will include fun Color Run accessories!Swag Pick-up:Begins at 7:30 AM atWoodlock Park, Atkinson NHQuick Links & ResourcesDiscover Plaistow:Your guide to the local business community; find the best places to shop, dine, and stay in the region.Plaistow NH Chamber of CommerceVisit PlaistowDiscover Atkinson:Town of AtkinsonYMCA Member Resources:Our Y welcomes ALL. We strengthen communities, educate and nurture children, and promote healthy living in spirit, mind, and body.YMCA of the NorthshoreUpcoming YMCA Races and Community Events:Join us for Road Races, Golf Tournaments, Galas, and other Special Events!Fundraising and Community Events

Races Offered

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Distance — YNSStaff Access code only

terrain

Type — Running

timer

09:00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Atkinson.

thermostat Temperature

13.6° / 22.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

12.5° / 22.0°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 4m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.7 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.2 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

77.8%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:25

nightlight Sunset

18:53

About Atkinson

Learn more about the host city, Atkinson.

Atkinson is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 7,087 at the 2020 census. It is located 34 miles north of Boston, and part of the Greater Boston region.