Cochecho Challenge Half Marathon
The Cochecho Challenge is back in 2024! Dover’s only half-marathon will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2024. Finish your summer season strong with our run through beautiful town and country settings. This year we are proud to be the bonus race for the Dover Race Series and hope you’ll join us for what promises to be a great race!
The race is on Saturday, August 31 2024. The early registration cost is $79.
About
The Cochecho Challenge Half Marathon
The Cochecho Challenge Half Marathon is a fundraising effort for the First Parish Church, Congregational, UCC in Dover, New Hampshire. Proceeds of this event help First Parish Church to fund community charitable activities, such as 68 Hours of Hunger, Dover Food Pantry, Friendly Kitchen, Community Service Desk and others. The event started in 2014 and is organized and planned by a Road Race Committee consisting of First Parish volunteers.
Something For Everyone!
This is your opportunity to experience Dover’s only Half Marathon Road Race, the Cochecho Challenge. This challenging yet accessible, USA Track & Field Sanctioned Half Marathon course begins at the historic First Parish Church in the heart of downtown Dover, NH. After leaving downtown, the course winds through beautiful, rural neighborhoods, crosses over the majestic Cochecho River and then returns to the downtown area for the final push to the finish line at the church. This is Seacoast, NH running at its finest.
Directions
First Parish Church is in the heart of downtown Dover at 218 Central Avenue, in Dover, NH, near the corner of Silver Street.
From any direction, First Parish can be spotted by its historic white steeple and brick façade.
Set your GPS to: First Parish Church, 218 Central Avenue, Dover, NH 03820
Directions
From any direction, First Parish can be spotted by its historic white steeple and brick façade.
Set your GPS to: First Parish Church, 218 Central Avenue, Dover, NH 03820
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