Published on January 17, 2023

21st Annual Rock ‘N Race Run/Walk Thursday, May 18, 2023

Register today!

Registration is open for the 21st Annual Payson Center for Cancer Care Rock ‘N Race 5K on Thursday, May 18 at 6 pm at the State House in downtown Concord. This annual event, presented by Merrimack County Savings Bank, provides funding for important programs and services available to cancer patients and their families at Concord Hospital Payson Center for Cancer Care HOPE Resource Center.

Rock ‘N Race attracts nearly 4,000 runners and walkers in support of people with cancer. Participants with a variety of abilities have the opportunity to run or walk a 5k or walk a shorter 1-mile loop through downtown Concord. Local musicians will entertain participants on the main stage at the State House and along the course. Runners and walkers can grab a bite to eat or a cool drink from one of the many vendors on the State House Lawn.

The first 2,000 people registered will receive a 21st Annual Rock ‘N Race T-Shirt! Early Bird Registration is open online now at www.rocknrace.org and participants save $5 off of adult registration now through March 1, 2023!

Participants may also register on rocknrace.org for the free Rock ‘N Race Captains’ Breakfast kickoff event, on February 1, 2023, 7:30 – 8:45 am at Bektash Shriners, 189 Pembroke Road. Guests will enjoy a delicious breakfast, receive a fun gift, meet fellow Rock ‘N Race participants, and learn everything they need to know about participating in Rock ‘N Race this year. Register for the free Captains’ Breakfast by January 25! Special thanks to our Team Sponsor, Concord Orthopaedics, for helping to make the Captains’ Breakfast possible!

For more information about Rock ‘N Race, please contact Concord Hospital Trust at (603) 227-7162 or at rocknrace.org.

About HOPE Resource Center

The HOPE Resource Center at Concord Hospital Payson Center for Care offers cancer patients and their families an array of programs and services, including nutritional counseling, social work support, complementary therapies, financial guidance, meditation and spiritual care – all offered at no cost to patients.