Races

The Wallis Sands Half Marathon will take place onMay 3, 2026SPOTS ARE LIMITED Welcome to the Wallis Sands Half Marathon. On behalf of our entire team, a big thanks to our athletes, volunteers and sponsors for making this event a perennial favorite on the running circuit. Thank you also to the residents of Rye for their ongoing support in this community-building event. Register for the fun, fast, flat course, along the NH Seacoast, post event BBQ, music and festivities! Many thanks for your support!TriME Team This is a flat and fast course through the town of Rye and up the NH coast. The 13.1 mile course will start in the Wallis Sands State parking lot and run a clockwise loop along the seacoast and through downtown Rye, NH. Runners will exit the park, go south along Route 1A coast for several miles, turn inland and go north through the town of Rye, then hit Route 1A again and travel south along the coast to finish inside Wallis Sands State Park.

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