The USATF certified 5k is a loop course with the first 1.5 miles on paved roads, then it follows a flat, packed dirt road for 0.8 mile, and then back on a paved road for the final 0.8 mile.  There is one water stop on the 5k course, located at the turn off Fairgrounds Road on to the dirt road.  There are NO bathroom facilities on the course but there are porta-johns at the registration area.  The USATF certification # is NH10019RF.  Granite State Race Services will provide race timing services.  As in any road race there can be uneven surfaces please take caution