12th Annual Thanks for Giving Race in Exeter, NH
We are excited to host our 12th annual charitable 5k/10k road race on Thanksgiving Day, November 26th, 2026, and we need your support! Funds collected from this campaign will directly support two local charities within our community.
We are proud to build on our annual tradition and are inviting sponsors to help us showcase this healthy community-building event. 100% of sponsorship donations will be directly donated to:
​
• American Independence Museum
AIM’s mission is “To engage, educate and excite people of all ages, to understand and celebrate the American struggle for freedom and self-governance and to preserve and share our buildings, grounds and collection so they will be an inspiration for generations to come.” Beginning in 2023, AIM introduced its “We Are One” theme as it prepares for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776. “We Are One” reflects the ideal made implicit in the U.S. Constitution that all voices and all perspectives matter to the health, welfare, progress and survival of our great nation.
for youth in need.
Hero Pups is a New Hampshire-based, non-profit organization that pairs support dogs with veterans and first responders throughout New England who have been diagnosed with service-related psychological challenges. Laura Barker founded the organization after her son was wounded in Afghanistan. Hero Pups was founded on the belief that since our Heroes have already given so much, it’s the least we can do to provide them with a companion to help them lead a happier life, free of charge. Hero Pups received 501(c)(3) status in 2016. Our program is headquartered on 50-acres of private, rent-free land in New Hampshire. Before our program’s second anniversary, community members, local businesses, and volunteers came together to make our kennel building and quarantine zone for incoming dogs possible. And by our fourth anniversary in 2020, our sponsors and volunteers helped to turn an existing building into a training building. This included new flooring, insulation, garage doors, and furnace repairs. Our facility is not excessive, but the dogs have everything they could need and are very comfortable. We choose to focus on the dogs and Heroes – not fancy swimming pools or career aspirations. Hero Pups is 100 percent volunteer-run with no paid staff. Hero Pups will use 100 percent of funds to acquire, train, and pair dogs with veterans and first responders with service-related traumatic challenges to increase their independence and peace of mind.
We invite you to become a race sponsor in the spirit of Thanks for Giving, where those with needs in our community are supported and everyone is encouraged to reach their full potential.
​
For 2026, We Have 4 Sponsorship Levels:
-
$300 – Bronze Level: Recognition in all on-line race communications
-
$600 - Silver Level: In addition to above, your company name on race shirt
-
$1000 – Gold Level: In addition to above, your logo on our race shirt
-
$1,500 – Platinum: In addition to above, your logo will be featured on our race shirt; you will receive 5 free 5K race entries; and you’ll have the opportunity to advertise in-person at bib pick up the evening before the race!​
If you're interested in becoming a sponsor please download the below form. Please note company logos need to be received by October 16th:
​