Citizen sports involve ordinary people who enjoy staying active and spending time with others who share their interests.

Many people enjoy training for and competing in citizen sporting events such as running, cycling (road and mountain), swimming, canoeing/kayaking, cross-country skiing, and multisport events. (You don't have to be fast. Most citizen athletes compete only against themselves.) Others prefer the simple joys of joining others for non-competitive, recreational activities such as hiking, cycling, paddling, skiing, snowshoeing.

Whichever category fits you best, this list will help you discover the camaraderie and motivation an organized, local group can provide.

Find resources for running

Bicycling

Triathlon and other endurance sports
New England-wide events, blogs, forums, articles and more for triathlon and endurance-sport enthusiasts.

Appalachian Mountain Club, New Hampshire Chapter
Everything you need for group fun in the mountains. Family, young people, and older citizen group excursions and much more.

New Hampshire Appalachian Mountain Club Paddlers
All skill levels welcome. Offers trips, courses and instruction.

Swimming
Training information and links to programs and events nationwide. Type New Hampshire into the Search box at top left of page to find competitive swimming training, competitions, places to work out in the Granite state.