January 1st, noon. Start off the new year with a fabulous race in Temple, NH: The Peanut Chip Chase 5k Walk/Run. Race starts noon to give you time to recover from your New Years Eve celebrations. The course passes some of pastoral horse farms and country roads of Temple. Enjoy great homemade soups and cookies after the race in Temple’s historic town hall.

This 5K is unique in its rural, community atmosphere - start the new year outside running or walking the rolling hills of Temple, New Hampshire. This race is sponsored by the Souhegan Lions, who use the proceeds to help people in the towns of Temple, New Ipswich, Greenville, and Mason with sight and hearing needs, as well as with emergencies such as fires. The Souhegan Lions also support special needs camps and similar programs in the state. The Chip Chase includes recognition for fastest runners, nine age/gender categories, a bib raffle, and delicious, homemade soups, bagels, and cookies after the event. This race is one of the most affordable in the area. Request a mail-in registration form at godspeed@myfairpoint.net or register online at: https://runsignup.com/Race/NH/Temple/ Families registering together pay less in fees!