Operation Delta Dog - 5K Run to Rescue 2026

The race.

Operation Delta Dog's 5K Run to Rescue takes place on September 20, 2026, at Mine Falls in Nashua, NH, with a 9 a.m. start. Packet pickup and same-day registration open at 7:45 a.m. Pre-registration costs $40 through August 31, $45 from September 1 onward; veterans and those under 16 receive discounted rates. Runners may participate with one dog and compete for prizes including fastest human-dog team and best matching outfits. The first 200 early registrants receive a commemorative t-shirt. Medals go to top three finishers in each age category (under 14 through 70+), with separate awards for largest and fastest teams and top veteran finishers. Post-race refreshments and an awards ceremony follow the race. One hundred percent of proceeds benefit Operation Delta Dog, which rescues and trains service dogs for veterans at no cost.