Annual 5K and Kids Fun Run

Join Our Annual 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run!

Race to support the Gathering Waters Charter School!
Every year in May we host our Annual 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run as a fundraising event to support our school and our athletics & movement programs. Come run, walk, or cheer as we race through the up and back Appel Way and historic Jonathan Daniels trails, starting and finishing at Wheelock Park in Keene, NH. This is a fun family event for a good cause—we hope to see you there!


2025 Registration Is Open!

Join Us for the 3rd Annual Gathering Waters 5K Run/Walk on May 24th, 2025!

Race Details:
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Start/Finish Location: Wheelock Park, Keene, NH
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Bib Pickup and Check-in: Arrive between 9:00-9:45 AM
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Kids Fun Run Start: 9:30 AM (no bibs)
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5K Race Start: 10:00 AM
📢 Official race times will be available via your RunSignUp account after the event!

Course Info:
A scenic 5K out-and-back trail course, this route follows the Appel Way Trail & Jonathan Daniels Trail with a turnaround at Ashuelot Park.


Event Highlights

A Morning of Family Fun and Festivities! Event Highlights Include:

Circus Club Demos:

Check out the amazing circus skills and talented performances by the Gathering Waters Circus Club, plus children might even try a few moves themselves!

Live Music

Enjoy live performances from student musicians before and after the race.

Face Painting

Pop over to our face painting booth for colorful and creative designs that will add extra fun to the day.

Craft Your Own Hula Hoops

Get creative with our craft station where you can design and make your very own hula hoop to take home and enjoy.

School Store Pop-Up Shop

Visit our School Store pop-up shop, featuring a variety of circus-themed silks,  spirit items, and unique finds.

GW Spirit Wear for Sale

Purchase your official Gathering Waters spirit wear, including t-shirts, sweatshirts, and hats.

Bake Sale

Treat yourself to coffee and delicious baked goods and at our bake sale. All proceeds go toward supporting our school programs.


Sponsor This Event

To learn more or become a sponsor, please contact:

Damaris Graham
Development Manager

damaris.graham@gatheringwaterscharter.org
(603) 762-5552

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Thank You to our 2025 Race Sponsors!

 Gathering Waters is a 501(c)(3) organization and all donations may be tax deductible.