14 running events in Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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Like Running or Walking? Love Wine? This race is for you!

Join us on Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 10:00am for an exciting annual event that features the amazing scenery and landscape of Zorvino Vineyards! Come join us for some amazing wine while you enjoy many of their picturesque amenities from the gazebo overlooking the vineyard, man-made koi pond, and vine-lined archways to the sun-drenched patio, fire pits, and bocce ball courts. So, whether you are looking to run, walk or just enjoy the wine this race is a sure thing for a great time and an incredible experience! This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com.

Registration Includes:

• T-shirt: Super Soft Ring Spun Cotton t-shirt included!

• Wine Glass: Shatterproof, Collapsible, and Portable!

• Finisher Medal: Doubles as a Wine Stopper!

• Race Bib: Chip timed 5k run/walk

• Results Posted Online

• ...and of course, a pour of wine!

FIRE CHIEF DARIN J. SABINE

Newington Fire Chief Darin Sabine was born on August 4, 1984 in Newington, NH and his last

alarm was on September 7, 2019 after a 2-year battle with colon cancer.

Chief Sabine was diagnosed in early 2017 with Stage 4 colon cancer. He had spent much of his

short time here on earth either with family or at the fire station. He was dedicated to his family and

brotherhood. He fought hard to spend as much time as he could with his wife and 2 little girls.

Our hope with this run is that we will keep Chief Sabine’s memory alive and raise funds to support first responders and their families who have been affected by cancer or other life-threatening illnesses or injuries. The race length of 3.3 miles is in honor of Newington Fire Department 33.

MISSION OF THE SABINE STRONG FOUNDATION 33

The mission of Sabine Strong Foundation 33 is to raise funds to help support first responders and their families affected by cancer or other life-threatening illnesses or injuries.

The Sabine Strong Foundation 33 is a qualified 501(c)(3) non-profit organization under EIN #86-1644745.

EVENT INCLUDES:

Professional Online Registration with RunSignUp

Accurate Chip Timing with North Star Timing

Free short sleeve moisture wicking t-shirt - Shirt Size guaranteed only if Registered Before July 8th, 2026.

Kid Friendly Short Race

Event Photography

This year's 50th edition of the Saunders 10k will once again be held on the third Thursday in August, (8/20) starting at 6 pm., and will be limited to 500 competitors. In celebration of our 50th Anniversary, a virtual race will also be held for those who are unable to participate in the official live race.

The Live race will be run on a modified version of the original course that winds around and through the town of Rye, NH. The start and finish will be on Central Road near the Partners Bank with the finish and parking across the road in the large field near the turn onto Locke Rd. (Use 211 Central Rd. for GPS location) The race will have cash prizes, AND as in year’s past, there will be a limited number of special T-shirts that will need to be won in each of the age groups

The Saunders 10K is endorsed by the New England 65 plus Runners Club

Post-race, we will celebrate with the traditional party.

This beautiful race along the New Hampshire coast is not to be missed for amazing scenery and a great experience. Athletes rave about the stunning oceanfront views and scenic country roads on the bike and run course. Beginner triathletes will enjoy the flat roads while experienced triathletes will set new PRs! The ocean swim takes place in the Atlantic Ocean off of a beautiful sandy beach.

The Wallis Sands Triathlon is held at Wallis Sands State Park in Rye, New Hampshire. After a 1/3 mile swim in the Atlantic Ocean or for the duathletes, a 1 mile (total) out and back run with water views, the bike course completes a 14.5 mile scenic loop in the town of Rye and takes in the beautiful views along route 1A. The 5k run course is an out and back with the turnaround at Odiorne Point State Park. The Wallis Sands Sprint Triathlon is a perfect event to wind down the triathlon season has it has it all – beautiful course, easy parking, exceptional race management, and a fun community spirit!

The Wallis Sands Triathlon will be sanctioned by USA Triathlon. If you are not an annual member of USA Triathlon, you will need to purchase a $15 one-day membership when you register.

T-shirt Policy

While we try very hard to accommodate everyone’s shirt size, regardless of when they register, in order to offer a fair system for distributing race shirts, the following policy is in effect: Athletes that register within three weeks of the race are not guaranteed their t-shirt size. They may choose from all remaining sizes after the race. If you register in the week of the race, we may not be able to guarantee a T-shirt. If you want to be guaranteed a t-shirt size, please register early!

Sprint Swim:

The 1/3 mile ocean swim will follow a triangle route starting and ending on the beach in front of Wallis Sands State Beach concession stand. For your safety and comfort, wetsuits are highly recommended. Sleeveless wetsuits are permitted. The transition area will be a short run up the beach to the parking lot of the State Beach.

Duathlon Run 1:

The 1.1 mile out and back run course offers sensational ocean views. The one loop course starts north along the coast on Route 1A then turns around returning south along the coast to the transition area.

Sprint Bike:

The 14.5 mile bike is flat and fast course, traveling north along the seacoast, turning inland for a bit through the Town of Rye then turning back north for a tailwind-aided (keep your fingers crossed!) finish along the coast on Route 1A.

Bike Route Directions:

Turn Right on Route 1A out of Wallis Sands State Beach

Turn Left on Bracket Rd.

Stay right on Bracket Rd. at the first fork

Stay left at the 2nd fork to continue on Bracket Rd.

Turn Right on Wallis Rd.

Cross Sagamore Rd. to continue on Wallis Rd. by the Mobil Station

Continue on Washington Rd. by Rye Junior High School

Turn Left on Central Rd. and stay on Central until it hits the ocean

• Stay right on Central at Locke Rd.

• Stay left on Central at Grove Rd

• Stay right on Central at Cable Rd.

Turn Left on Route 1A at the ocean and return to the Wallis Sands State Beach transition area

This beautiful race along the New Hampshire coast is not to be missed for amazing scenery and a great experience. Athletes rave about the stunning oceanfront views and scenic country roads on the bike and run course. Beginner triathletes will enjoy the flat roads while experienced triathletes will set new PRs! The ocean swim takes place in the Atlantic Ocean off of a beautiful sandy beach.

The Wallis Sands Triathlon is held at Wallis Sands State Park in Rye, New Hampshire.

Sprint Run:

The 3.2 mile (5K) run course offers sensational ocean views. The one loop course starts north along the coast on Route 1A then turns around at the Odiorne State Park entrance returning south along the coast to the transition area/finish line.

Transition Area

There will be one Transition Area located in the parking lot of Wallis Sands State Park. The transition area will open at 6:15am on race morning and will be closed approximately 20 minutes before the start of the first wave. Only volunteers, staff, and registered athletes are allowed into the Transition Area at any time. You must be bodymarked before entering Transition (relays included), and have a safe, approved helmet and have your bikes inspected for USAT compliance. Once you complete the race, you will not be allowed back into the Transition Area until all of the cyclists are back, the bike time cutoff is reached, or your are notified by race officials.

Finish

The Wallis Sands Triathlon finishes on the grass above the beach overlooking the water. It is a short walk from the transition area and provides spectacular views of the ocean. There is a tent set up for the post-race festivities, which will take place regardless of the weather.

Post Race:

There will be an awards ceremony with food and refreshments. It is a fun, festive atmosphere for the whole family with a beach and park. Stick around and hang out with your family and fellow triathletes. It is the perfect way to enjoy the day!

Relays:

Relay members are required to hand off the timing chip after each leg of the race. The handoff takes place at their designated bike rack spot only. The cyclist cannot remove the bike from the rack before being tagged by the swimmer. The cyclist cannot tag the runner before re-racking the bike. The overall time for a relay will be the aggregate of times for each of the members.

Timing

Professional chip timing will be provided by All Sports Events. Every athlete and relay team will receive a timing chip to be worn around the ankle. Participants will receive times for swim, bike, run, T1, T2, and finish.

Results

Click here for results!

Awards:

Top 3: Male/Female overall,

Top 3 in each age category (Male and Female every 5 years beginning with U-19)

Top Coed, All-Male, and All-Female Relays

Please note that age (and age group) is based on Dec. 31st of the year of the race, NOT what your age is on race day.

Entry Fee Includes:

Your place at the start line; a great technical t-shirt; chip-timing; well-marked and scenic course; on-course support; post-race refreshments; sponsor schwag, finisher award; high quality, safe and fun experience.

USAT Sanctioning:

The Wallis Sands Triathlon will be sanctioned by USA Triathlon. If you are not an annual member of USA Triathlon, you will need to purchase a $15 one-day membership as part of your registration.

Rules:

Please look over the rules - you are responsible for understanding them and abiding by them. They are available on the USA Triathlon website.

Inclement Weather:

The Wallis Sands Triathlon will not be cancelled for any reason other than severe conditions that pose extreme danger to athletes and volunteers. Race Management reserves the right to alter the course in whatever way deemed is in the best interest of the athletes and volunteers. This includes, but is not limited to, shortening or changing the course, removing one of the sports, postponing the start, etc. There are no refunds in the case of weather-caused changes or cancellations. If cancelled, the Sebago Lake Triathlon will not be rescheduled.http://tri-maine.com/refund-policies

Join us for the Second Annual New England Ostomy 5k Fun Run and Walk on Sunday, October 4, 2026 in celebration of Ostomy Awareness Day!

Celebrate with us the beautiful Wallis Sands State Park in Rye Beach, NH. Whether you run, walk, roll, or cheer from the sidelines, this family-friendly event is all about raising awareness, building resilience, and supporting the United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA). Enjoy the refreshing ocean breeze as you make your way along the picturesque seaside course. All proceeds benefit the United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc. (UOAA), a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax deductible (https://www.ostomy.org).

The host site for this event is the NH Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Division of Parks and Recreation.

RACE DAY SCHEDULE To Be Announced

There will also be a Raffle to participate in during the event. Bring cash, your checkbook or credit card, as there are a number of Gift Cards, an Heirloom Family Portrait Package including one night's stay in Portsmouth, NH and much more to choose from!

The Registration Fee includes a unisex adult or youth size T-Shirt and Bib. Don't delay, register today to order the T-Shirt size you'd like to wear at the event.

PACKET PICKUP

You can pick-up your Race Bag, T-Shirt and Bib the morning of the event starting at 8:00 AM.

PRIZES

Awards will be presented to the top finishers in the Open and Ostomate categories.

CREATE OR JOIN A RACE GROUP/TEAM!

Once you’ve registered you have the option to CREATE a new RACE GROUP/TEAM or to JOIN one that’s already been established. This is a great way to get others in your community to Register to Participate in the Run and compete against each other. Invite family, friends, co-workers to Register, pick to be on your Race Group/Team (or start their own), order their T-Shirt & Bib and celebrate the day with you! (Please note this is NOT a Team Fundraiser. To set up a Personal or Team Fundraiser, please go to the DONATE button.)

FUNDRAISING

Raise $125 or more and your Registration Fee will be refunded!

Fundraising is an important aspect of our Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K. Funds raised help UOAA continue to provide resources, educational materials, advocacy and support to the ostomy and continent diversion community.

We invite you to set up your own Personal or Team Fundraiser when registering to participate in the event, or through our DONATE button at the top of this page. You can create a unique Fundraiser Name and URL address, personalize your fundraising message, and direct your friends and family to your page to join your team or sponsor you in your fundraising goal.

FUNDRAISING INCENTIVES

♦Fundraising Level - Empower: $225+ in fundraising individually or as a Team Captain.

♦Fundraising award: TBD

♦Fundraising Level - Champion: $425+ in fundraising individually or as a Team Captain

♦Fundraising award: TBD

The Champion level fundraisers will also receive the Empower level fundraising award.

SPONSORSHIP

If you are interested in sponsoring the race, please contact Christine Ryan via email [email protected]

DONATIONS

United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports, empowers and advocates for the estimated 725,000 to 1 Million people who are living with an ostomy or continent diversion across the country. Your generous donation helps us to raise awareness of this life-saving surgery and to continue our mission of promoting their quality of life through information, support, advocacy and collaboration. To make a Donation or start a Fundraising Team, please click on the "DONATE" Button at the top of this page.

RUN REFERRAL PROGRAM

Invite 5 other people to register and participate in the Run with you and you will be refunded $20 on YOUR registration! Simply share your unique referral link found on your registration confirmation page (email) "Remember to invite your friends with your special URL https:// ..." The referral program is valid for all in-person run locations and the virtual event so even if they cannot join you where you are, they can still celebrate from afar!

Our 5K is held on one of the most beautiful courses in New England. It starts and finishes at the Great Island Common at the mouth of the Piscataqua River. The course runs through the scenic and historic roads of New Castle NH. We have the largest free raffle in New England, great food and a high quality race hat to the first 700 registered. We also offer 3 kids fun runs and a new playground to entertain the whole family

All proceeds of the GI5K go to Charity.

We hope you can join us for the 32nd Great Island 5K!