Great Bay 5K | Race for a Healthy Estuary
- Date Sat 24th October 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Stratham, New Hampshire
- Price $38.96
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Great Bay 5K | Race for a Healthy Estuary on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Stratham, Rockingham! Celebrating its 28th annual race, this vibrant event is the grand finale of the popular Seacoast Road Race Series, dedicated to supporting the non-profit Great Bay Stewards. Runners and walkers alike will enjoy a fun and scenic 5K course that meanders along the picturesque shores of Great Bay, making it a perfect opportunity for both seasoned athletes and casual participants to embrace the beauty of nature while promoting environmental stewardship.
The day kicks off with wheelchair racers starting at 8:45 a.m., followed by the main race at 9:00 a.m. Participants will receive a stylish long-sleeve race shirt, but be sure to register by October 1 to guarantee yours! Plus, everyone will have the chance to enjoy complimentary beer or cider at local establishments with their race bib. Join this exciting community event, where every step contributes to conservation, education, and outreach efforts in the Great Bay Estuary. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to race for a cause!
The day kicks off with wheelchair racers starting at 8:45 a.m., followed by the main race at 9:00 a.m. Participants will receive a stylish long-sleeve race shirt, but be sure to register by October 1 to guarantee yours! Plus, everyone will have the chance to enjoy complimentary beer or cider at local establishments with their race bib. Join this exciting community event, where every step contributes to conservation, education, and outreach efforts in the Great Bay Estuary. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to race for a cause!
Organiser's Description
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!
Race Date: October 24, 2026
The Great Bay 5K is excited to hold its 28th annual race in 2026! The GB5K is the final race in the popular Seacoast Road Race Series and supports the non-profit Great Bay Stewards. The course passes the shores of Great Bay, and is a fun, fast, scenic, and mostly downhill event.
Wheelchair racers are welcome and will start at 8:45 a.m., prior to the 9:00 a.m. runner/walker start. No motorized wheelchairs are permitted, and wheelchair racers are responsible for maintaining their own equipment.
Participants in the 5K events will receive a long-sleeve race shirt, and everyone will get a bib with tear strips that you can take to select establishments for free beer or cider. Please keep in mind that you must register by October 1 to get a race shirt. People who register after that may claim a shirt if any remain on race day.
All proceeds from the Great Bay 5K go to the non-profit Great Bay Stewards, which supports conservation, education, community outreach, stewardship, and research of the Great Bay Estuary.
Race Date: October 24, 2026
The Great Bay 5K is excited to hold its 28th annual race in 2026! The GB5K is the final race in the popular Seacoast Road Race Series and supports the non-profit Great Bay Stewards. The course passes the shores of Great Bay, and is a fun, fast, scenic, and mostly downhill event.
Wheelchair racers are welcome and will start at 8:45 a.m., prior to the 9:00 a.m. runner/walker start. No motorized wheelchairs are permitted, and wheelchair racers are responsible for maintaining their own equipment.
Participants in the 5K events will receive a long-sleeve race shirt, and everyone will get a bib with tear strips that you can take to select establishments for free beer or cider. Please keep in mind that you must register by October 1 to get a race shirt. People who register after that may claim a shirt if any remain on race day.
All proceeds from the Great Bay 5K go to the non-profit Great Bay Stewards, which supports conservation, education, community outreach, stewardship, and research of the Great Bay Estuary.
Races
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Great Bay 5K
Incl. $3.96 Fee & Race Shirt
Sat 24th October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.96
With this in-person race registration, you'll receive a long-sleeve race shirt (must register by 10/1/26) and a race bib with one coupon for a free beer or cider.
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Stratham Hill Park, Rt. 33, Stratham, 03885, NH, United States
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