Millennium puts on a great race. The Snowflake Shuffle always had a hoodie for swag, and this year's is particularly nice! A thick grey hoodie with the "Run NH" logo on it! While the start was crowded it was managed well, and the course lets things spread out well. The roads are closed during the race which is always appreciated. The course itself is just enough challenge for a January run - not too many hills until you turn that last corner for the out and back! Then you get a little challenge (and usually a little ice, so be careful!)

After-party includes Sam Adams and music!

If you can grab it in time the VIP parking is well worth the $10, especially if you carpool. But the walk to the other lots isn't bad at all.

Thanks for another great race!

Sarah (HF #3032)

Millennium Running knows how to put on a great race! In this final race of the Millennium 26.2 Series they take great advantage of the beautiful New England fall scenery!

The race is net downhill, but don't let that fool you. There are some definite hills. Starting at the Louden Speedway, it finishes in beautiful downtown Concord right near the state house.

Swag is a nice fleece jacket. Last year's was black, this year's is grey. In addition the finisher's medals are fun (sponsored by Traveller's beer) and the race beer tickets work at most of the downtown restaurants.

If you can spot a car at each end that makes it easier (or get dropped off at the start). If not, the shuttles from downtown aren't bad and they're warm if the morning is chilly!

I definitely recommend this race. I plan to run every year!

As usual, Millennium puts on a great event in Manchester. This one comes with beer, t-shirt and a "kilt" (not really, but it's fun to run in). Parking in Manchester is fairly simple, as is running the mostly-flat streets.

Race-day packet pickup only, but with parking so easy this shouldn't be a big deal.

Usually Millennium puts on a great race. This year they struggled a bit with the 10 miler.

For slower runners, water stations with no cups, no food left at the end, and the finishers glasses weren't available (they did get them for us later). Their reasoning was "too many race-day sign ups" which is something they have control over. They did work to discuss how to make things better going forward, and I'm convinced they will do so.

That being said, Auburn is beautiful and this is a lovely course. It's also a difficult course. Lots of hills and very little flat.

Park early if you don't want to have to take the shuttle!

This 5 miler starts uphill, but it doesn't stay that way. The elevation is fairly gentle and you get to finish down that same hill. This one is mostly an out and back course with a short "lollipop" section at the turnaround.

Starts/ends at the site of the annual Ribfest. Along with nice tech shirts, registration gets you entrance to Ribfest and a beer.

Parking up the hill is an easy walk to the start/end.