Concord streets to close for Rock’N Race

Thousands of runners and walkers take part in the annual Rock 'N Race 5K in downtown Conco. Pictured: Runners on Thursday, May 17, 2018.

Thousands of runners and walkers take part in the annual Rock 'N Race 5K in downtown Conco. Pictured: Runners on Thursday, May 17, 2018. ELIZABETH FRANTZ

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

Monitor staff

Published: 05-05-2025 12:59 PM

Several streets in downtown Concord will be closed Wednesday evening for the 23rd annual Rock’N Race, a fundraiser supporting cancer programs and services for patients and their families.

The race, which will begin at 6 p.m. and raises funds for the Concord Hospital Payson Center for Cancer Care, is expected to draw thousands of runners for a 5K or a shorter 1-mile loop through downtown Concord.

Last year, more than 3,200 participants helped raise over $339,000 for the center.

Street Closures Locations

North State Street at Pleasant Street (northbound), 4 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

North State Street at Capitol Street (northbound), 4 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

North State Street at Centre Street (southbound), 4 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Green Street, between Centre Street and School Street, 5:45 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (or until the last walker passes)

Park Street, between North Main Street and North State Street (westbound), 12 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

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Capitol Street, between North Main Street and North State Street (eastbound), 12 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Warren Street, between Green Street and North State Street, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. (or until the last walker passes)

North Spring Street at Centre Street from 5:45 – 7:30 p.m. (or until the last walker passes)

Rumford Street at Centre Street from 5:45 – 7:30 p.m. (or until the last walker passes)

Parking

Parking is available in downtown Concord’s parking garages, and limited street parking is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be no parking on Capitol Street, Park Street, or in front of the State House Plaza.

For more information, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/NH/Concord/RockNRace