Rescue Run: Race for Marine Mammals
The Rescue Run Race for Marine Mammals, presented by Meredith Village Savings Bank, features a chip-timed 5K race and kids fun run in beautiful Odiorne Point State Park. Join us and hit the trails for the seals!
About the Race
The Rescue Run: Race for Marine Mammals is our largest annual fundraising event to benefit our Marine Mammal Rescue program. What better way to support SSC’s wildlife conservation and educational outreach work than taking part in a 5K through our beautiful seaside Odiorne Point State Park location!
Thank you in advance for supporting Marine Mammal Rescue!
2027 Registration Opening In Late September! Stay Tuned For Info!
- *Save the Date: Saturday, May 8, 2027
- 9am 5K Trail Run heats begin
- 10:30am Kids Fun Run 300 yard dash
- 10:45am Kids Fun Run half-mile run
- 11am Beach Cleanup
*Please note new 2027 date for our Annual Rescue Run 5K. In looking at the tides to ensure our scenic trail would be accessible for the race, as well as other local events taking place in late April, we decided to move next year’s race to Saturday, May 8, 2027. Thank you for your understanding as we work to make this a memorable event!
2026 Registration Fees
| 5k Trail Race (ages 13+) | Registration | $45 |
| 5k Trail Race (ages 6-12) | Registration | $30 |
| 5k Trail Race (under age 6) | FREE |
| Up to age 12 | 300 yard dash or 1/2 mile run | $12* |
*Registration closes at 9pm on Thursday, 4/30 (onsite registration will be available Saturday before the run from 7:30–8:30am).
Odiorne Point State Park 5K Trail
The Rescue Run: Race for Marine Mammals trail route through Odiorne Point State Park features varied terrain—you’ll run through the forest, by the rocky shore, across a sandy beach, and alongside historic military fortifications—and enjoy sweeping vistas of the Gulf of Maine and Little Harbor.
The 5K trail is not stroller-friendly. Please remember that dogs are not allowed in Odiorne Point State Park. An adult must accompany children aged 12 and under on the 5K.
Rescue Run Event T-Shirts
This year’s official race t-shirt is a moisture-wicking performance short-sleeve shirt in adult sizes only. The first 150 registrants receive a FREE shirt. Race shirts are also available for purchase for just $20 during the registration process.
5K Trail Race Prizes
Prizes will be awarded for the fastest male and female overall times, as well as top finishers in all age groups.
Kids Fun Run
The Kids Fun Run features a 300-yard dash for ages 1-7 and a half-mile run for children ages 8-12. Every child that participates in the Fun Run wins a prize!
Beach Cleanup
Join Blue Ocean Society for a Beach Cleanup right here in Odiorne Point State Park after the race at 11am. Find OPSP cleanup details for May 2, 2026 on Blue Ocean Society’s events calendar, and add this cleanup to your personal calendar!
Our Corporate Partners
Special thanks to our presenting sponsor Meredith Village Savings Bank, supporting sponsors New Hampshire State Parks, Portsmouth SCUBA, and in-kind supporters Atlantic Grill, Blue Dolphin Screen Print & Embroidery, Centrus Digital, Millennium Running, and Stonyfield Farm, Inc.
Corporate Partnership Opportunities
Sponsoring the Rescue Run: Race for Marine Mammals is an excellent way for your company to reach families from across the region. To learn more, please contact us at 603-436-8043, ext.17 or h.dutton@sscnh.org.