Exeter Hospital has extended the registration deadline for the “United in Wellness Road Race Series,” sponsored by Seacoast United Sports Club. Runners and walkers who register by August 15 will be eligible for prizes.
“We’re excited to extend the deadline for the United in Wellness Road Race Series and make it available to more people,” says Dan Raposa, Director of Advancement for Exeter Health Resources. “All of the races support great causes in our community and we look forward to involving as many as possible in support of these organizations.”
In addition to prizes for race series participation, prizes will also be awarded to participants who complete five or more races and include:
Gold – 7 to 9 races: Nike FC bag, $90 retail
Silver – 6 races: Nike 1/4 zip top, $70 retail
Bronze – 5 races: Nike LS Dri fit, $28 retail
Each of the nine community races in the United in Wellness Road Race Series, including one in neighboring Massachusetts, support health or wellness causes throughout the Seacoast area. Five races remain in the 2016 United in Wellness Road Race Series:
Lamprey Health Care Annual 5K
Saturday, August 13, Newmarket, NH
Benefits programs dedicated to the healthy development of pediatric patients
Seacoast United Sports Club 5K & Fun Run
Saturday, August 27, Amesbury, MA
Benefits the Seacoast United Foundation
Seacoast United Sports Club 5K & Fun Run
Saturday, October 22, Epping, NH
Benefits the Seacoast United Foundation
Trick or Treat Trot 5K Run/Walk & Creepy Crawler Fun Run
Sunday, October 30, Exeter, NH
Benefits The Beyond the Rainbow Fund
Exeter Run Club/Exeter Area YMCA “Thanks for Giving” 5K & 10K
Thursday, November 24, Exeter, NH
Benefits the Southern District YMCA’s Youth Programs and St Vincent de Paul of Exeter Community Assistance Center and Food Pantry.
Runners and walkers may include their participation in the following four races that took place earlier this spring:
Connor’s Climb 5K and Family Walk
Saturday, May 14, Exeter, NH
Benefits suicide education and prevention
Rye by the Sea 5K and Duathalon
Saturday, June 4, Rye, NH
Benefits Annie’s Angels
What Moves You 5K
Sunday, June 5, Exeter, NH
Bobcat Bolt 5K and Fun Run
Saturday, June 18, Durham, NH
Benefits Oyster River Awards in honor of Josh and Nate Hardy