Run, race or walk to help save the seals! Our scenic 5k cross-country trail brings you along the coast and through beautiful Odiorne Point State Park. Kids, sign up for the Kids Fun Run 300-yard dash or half-mile run, where every child wins a prize.
Date: Sunday, October 4, 2020
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, this year’s run has been rescheduled for Sunday, October 4, 2020. If you have already registered, we hope you can still take part in supporting this event and are able to join us. The Rescue Run provides critical funding for our Marine Mammal Rescue program, helping us stay ready to protect and rescue animals in need, and educate our community about the importance of wildlife and ocean conservation. If you’re unable to attend, we ask that you please consider making your pre-paid registration fee a tax-deductible donation to Seacoast Science Center Marine Mammal Rescue. Contact Sara at [email protected] to learn more.
Thank you to all who participated in the 11th annual Rescue Run on April 20, 2019. You can find race results here.
About the Race
The Rescue Run: Race for Marine Mammals features a popular 5k chip-timed trail race and un-timed walk through Odiorne Point State Park. Our popular Race follows the 5k cross-country trail route created by Jennifer Shultis, captain of Team Eastern Mountain Sports, 2006 US Adventure Racing National Champions. You’ll run through the forest, by the rocky shore, across a sandy beach, and alongside historic military fortifications.
The first 175 registrants for the 5k receive a free official wick-wear race t-shirt. Race shirts will be available for purchase for $12 day-of, while supplies last. Prizes are awarded in age and gender categories from 6 to 60+, as well as overall fastest male and female for the 5k (must run in the <8 min. pace/mile to qualify for overall winner).
The Kids Fun Run features a 300 yard dash and a half mile run for children ages 12 and under. Every child that participates in the Fun Run wins a prize!
Following the race, enjoy a light runner’s breakfast, music, fun ocean-themed activities, and even a mock seal rescue for the kids!
Whether you plan to race, run or walk the 5k with a group of friends or your family, you can choose a team name and register as a team at a discounted price. Teams must have 5 or more participants. We encourage you to get creative with matching costumes and fanfare!
Please remember that dogs are not allowed in Odiorne Point State Park. Strollers are not permitted on the 5k trail. Children, age 12 and under, must be accompanied by an adult on the 5k.
Online registration is open through September 30th; day-of registration begins at 7:30am.
View the 5k trail map here.
Registration Fees
Individual Participants Fees
| 5k Trail Race (ages 13+): | $25 through September 30; $30 thereafter |
| 5k Trail Race (ages 6-12): | $15 through September 30; $20 thereafter |
| 5k Trail Race (under age 6): | FREE |
Team Participants Fees
Costs are per person. Teams must consist of 5 or more members who participate in the 5k.
| 5k Trail Race (ages 13+): | $22 through September 30; $25 thereafter |
| 5k Trail Race (ages 6-12): | $13 through September 30; $15 thereafter |
| 5k Age 5 and under: | Free |
Kids Fun Run Fees
| Under age 5 | 300 yard dash | $6 9:40am |
| Ages 5-12 | 300 yard dash | $6 9:50am |
| Ages 12 and under | Half mile run | $6 10:00am |
Schedule
| 5k Trail Race: | Registration 7:30-8:45am | Race begins promptly at 9am* |
| Kids Fun Run: | Registration 7:30-8:45am | 9:40, 9:50, 10am |
| 5k Awards: | 10am | |
| Raffles: | 10:30am | |
| Beach Clean-up: | 11:00am |
*Race start time will stagger by runner’s average pace per mile; choose your pace category when you register. Walkers will begin immediately after the runners.
Want to do more?
You can create your own fundraiser right on our SSC Marine Mammal Rescue Facebook page. Facebook fundraisers are easy to set up: just click on the Fundraisers tab on our page, then click on Raise Money. Then, share with your network of friends, family, and colleagues and invite them to support you. We will award a special prize to the person who raises the most money through their Facebook fundraiser, so get started today!
If you prefer, you can make a donation to our Marine Mammal Rescue Fund now, when you register, or on race day. Or, you can choose to donate supplies from our Amazon Wish List.
No matter how you choose to give, all funds raised go directly to SSC Marine Mammal Rescue and will help us respond to animals in New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts. The seals can’t pay so every dollar counts!
Event Sponsors
Special thanks to our event sponsors Essco Calibration Laboratory and New Hampshire State Parks.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsoring the Rescue Run: Race for Marine Mammals is an excellent way for your company to reach runners and conservation-minded families from across the region. To learn more, contact Nichole at [email protected] or 603-436-8043, ext. 26.
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