Peanut Butter Chip Chase kicks off new year in Temple

Nathan Sigeman, 6, shown with his sister Elise, holds the traditional giant cookie for being the youngest finisher. PHOTO COURTESY BILL MOORE

William Vaillancourt of Manchester won the annual kayak raffle. PHOTO COURTESY BILL MOORE

Silvana Morgan runs in her cookie costume. PHOTO COURTESY BILL MOORE

Rachel Hurley finishes second overall. PHOTO COURTESY BILL MOORE

Ben Colby finishes first overall in the Peanut Butter Chip Chase. PHOTO COURTESY BILL MOORE

Published: 01-03-2025 11:40 AM

Modified: 01-03-2025 12:23 PM

The 47th annual Peanut Butter Chip Chase 5K took place on New Year’s Day in Temple, organized by the Souhegan Lions Club. Proceeds from the event benefit residents and charities in Temple, Greenville, Mason and New Ipswich.

The race drew 111 participants, who ran or walked the course despite a rainy start that eased to a drizzle. Homemade cookies and soup awaited participants at the finish.

Ben Colby, 20, of Nashua finished first overall in 18 minutes, 39 seconds, followed by Rachel Hurley, 24, of Peterborough, who finished in 20:16. Six-year-old Nathan Sigeman was the youngest finisher, earning the traditional giant cookie award. Silvana Morgan of Nashua ran in a cookie costume, and William Vaillancourt of Manchester won the kayak raffle.

Age group winners

Female 1 to 13: Agnes Sigelman.

14 to 19: Jaylyn Paul.

20 to 29: Gwyneth Burns.

30 to 39: Erica Pelosi.

40 to 49: Emily Locher.

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