Manchester City 5K

A cool 46°F at the start line is ideal for fast times — expect to warm up quickly once you're moving. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing.

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The Manchester City 5K is an out-and-back course that follows the first mile and a half of the marathon route, starting and finishing at Veterans Park in downtown Manchester, New Hampshire, near the SNHU Arena. It stays within downtown Manchester on the marathon course's opening stretch.

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Race weekend

Sunday, November 8

8:50 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)8:50 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

9:05 AM5K (3.1 mi)

FAQ

When is the 2026 Manchester City 5K?

The 2026 Manchester City 5K will be held on Sunday November 8, 2026.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Manchester City 5K?

The forecast calls for a high of 55°F and a low of 39°F with a 8% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best 5K race plan.

What is the elevation profile of the Manchester City 5K?

The Manchester City 5K has 150ft of total elevation gain. View the interactive course map above for a detailed elevation profile.

Historical Weather

Based on 10 years of data

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43°F

L:41° H:44°

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Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2025 Manchester City 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2025	43°/43°	-	35°
2024 Manchester City 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2024	37°/44°	-	22°
2023 Manchester City 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2023	33°/37°	-	22°
2022 Manchester City 5K Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2022	51°/52°	Light	46°
2021 Manchester City 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2021	38°/43°	-	29°
2020 Manchester City 5K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2020	53°/61°	-	45°
2019 Manchester City 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2019	36°/39°	-	21°
2018 Manchester City 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2018	43°/45°	-	27°
2017 Manchester City 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2017	28°/33°	-	19°
2016 Manchester City 5K Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2016	46°/48°	-	36°

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