Operation Delta Dog - 5K Run to Rescue

Date: September 20, 2026

Location: Mine Falls, Nashua NH

Start Time: 9AM 

Description:  Run a quiet 5K through the beautiful Mine Falls in Nashua to help support Operation Delta Dog!  Operation Delta Dog rescues dogs and trains them to be service dogs for veterans - all at no cost to our veterans!  

Early Packet Pickup/Race Day Reg: 7:45AM for both packet pickup and same day registration.

Fees:
$40 pre-registration (on or before August 31)
$45 on September 1
Veteran or Veteran with One Dog - $25 (NO PRICE CHANGE)
15 & Under Pricing - $30 Flat Rate

Want to run with one dog?: All race categories (5K, Veteran Category, Youth Registration) will allow runners to bring one dog each and registrants will also receive a finish line goodie bag for their dog. There will also be 2 prizes for runners with a dog: Fastest Team (human/dog) and Best Matching Outfits (human/dog). During the registration process, please select if you will be running with a dog or not!

Team/Club Category: This is an easy and fun way to recruit your family and friends. Teams must consist of at least 3+ people. Prizes will be awarded for the largest & fastest team (teams must include at least 1 female for prizes)  

Swag: The first 200 registrants by August 16th will receive a commemorative Operation Delta Dog Run to Rescue t-shirt.

Awards:
Top Overall Male/Female
Medals to top three M/F finishers in each category (Under 14, 15-19 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
Largest Team
Fastest Team (Cumulative time for the top 3 finishers) (Must include at least 1 female) 
Top three overall M/F Veteran finishers
Fastest Dog/Human Finisher
Best Human/Dog Matching Outfits
No double dipping

Post-Race Festivities: Light refreshments and an award ceremony. 

Beneficiary: 100% of proceeds will be allocated to Operation Delta Dog

Can’t make the event? But would like to make a contribution? Donations can be made right here through this registration platform.

Weather Policy: This event will be held rain or shine.

Questions: Email [email protected] or call 603.921.5253