Details

DATE: July 4, 2024
ADDRESS:
Packet Pickup and Finish Line: Kenneth Brett School 881 Tamworth Road, Tamworth, NH 03886
Start Line: Ordination Rock, Cleveland Hill Road (just west of Tamworth Town House)
DISTANCE: 5k (3.1M)
COST: $20 includes race, bib raffle entry, ice cream from Papa Beans, and commemorative gift; kids under 16 are free with a paid adult registration
NEW! July 3 Registration and Packet Pick Up 5-6:30 pm at Kenneth Brett School
RACE DAY SCHEDULE.
7:00 am – 7:45 am: Packet Pickup at Kenneth Brett School
7:10 am – 7:45 am: Volunteer Transport from KBS to Start
LAST TRANSPORT DEPARTS 7:45 AM SHARP!
7:55 am: Pre Race Announcements

RACE START:
8:00 am (Strollers in the back, please)

Race Description

Ordination Rock Run 5k
Start Tamworth Family Day off on the right foot!
Ordination Rock Run is a fun family Independence Day tradition in Tamworth. This event highlights arts and culture of Tamworth and surrounding towns. Every registered participant will receive a commemorative gift, delicious ice cream from Papa Beans, and an entry in the free bib raffle! The 5k course takes you on a tour of Tamworth Village and on the trails of Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm. First finishing Runners and Walkers by gender will receive hand made mugs from Tamworth's Dexter Harding. Age group winners will receive a $5 "wooden nickel" for Tamworth's famous Farmer's Market! Bring your friends and family and join the Tamworth Outing Club at this energizing way to warm up for the town parade and Family Fun Fair!
POST RUN FUN
Papa Beans Ice cream and other refreshments will be available as soon as our first finisher arrives at Kenneth Brett. The bib raffle will be held at approximately 8:45 am.
Did you say Raffle???
We have a growing list of sponsors who are providing certificates for fun, family outings to help you keep Family Fun Day going all summer long! Your run bib number is your raffle entry. If your number is called, you win!
PLEASE NOTE: Dogs and other domestic animals are not allowed on the course.

Event Rules

All race participants are required to read and accept Event Rules defined here as well as read, accept, and provide electronic signature for our liability release. Parents or legal guardians are required to provide electronic signature for our liability release for participants under the age of 18. Events rules and Liability Waiver acceptance is required before participant registration can be completed.

All participants agree at the time of registration to abide by Ordination Rock Run event rules. Any Ordination Rock Run official or volunteer may remove any participant from the event for observed rule infractions or unruly behavior. If a participant is removed from the event and cannot finish, they will receive a “Did Not Finish”, or DNF, on the results sheet. If a participant does complete the event and evidence is presented that event rules were broken, their finish time will be replaced with a DNF in the official results. There is no appeal process for removal from the race.

Ordination Rock Run is a fun run. The course is not a certified distance and the event is not sanctioned by any governing body. The course distance is approximately 5k (3.1 miles). Any personal GPS may record a different distance covered and different GPS units will present different course distances.

Ordination Rock Run results will be based on gun time only. Your time will be recorded based on the difference between the mass start time for your category and the time you cross the finish. Race timing is provided as a courtesy by race management. Every attempt at accuracy will be made, but race times are likely to be approximate. A race clock will be available at the finish line. The race clock is for convenience only and is not connected to the race time recording system.

Results will be posted online as soon as feasible.

All race participants must be registered for the race and wear their race number (bib) where it will be visible to race volunteers. This applies to participants who complete any portion of the course. Pacers are not allowed.

The use of personal music devices is strongly discouraged at this race. To enjoy all that our race has to offer and for the safety of all participants, Ordination Rock Run encourages a headphone-free environment during the running of Ordination Rock Run. We believe your race experience and those around you will be greatly enhanced by leaving the headphones at home or in the car. Running headphone free allows opportunities to develop camaraderie with your fellow runners and to enjoy everything the race has to offer. Plus, volunteers and spectators will be on course cheering you on and providing directions to get you to the finish line.

NO PETS. We love our pets as much as you love yours. However, a large gathering of strangers is not a safe place for any pet, no matter how well trained. This policy applies to runners, volunteers, and spectators at the start and finish line. Service animals are allowed and race volunteers may ask if an animal is a service animal. Contact race organizers if you wish to make advance arrangements for participation with a service animal.

NO SKATEBOARDS, BICYCLES, MOTORIZED VEHICLES, ROLLER OR INLINE SKATES. The only bicycle allowed on course is for the convenience of the course sweep team.

Ordination Rock Run registration is by donation. If a registered participant is unable to start or complete the race, no refunds will be given. If Ordination Rock Run is canceled or postponed due to extreme weather, security threats, or other unexpected emergency situations that are out of control of race management, no refunds will be offered to participants. If Ordination Rock Run is canceled or postponed due to errors or omissions on the part of race management, refunds will be issued.

Course Description

A scenic run through Tamworth Village including the Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm (Binsack Trail), Captain Enoch Remick House, The Tamworth History Center, The Barnstormers Theatre, and Cook Memorial Library; winding over the Swift River, turning by Tamworth Veterans’ Memorial and a long straight final run down Rte 113 to the K.A. Brett School.

This is a point to point race. That means the starting line and the finish line are in different locations. All participants must pick up their race numbers at Kenneth Brett School, which also hosts the finish line. The start line is 3.1 miles away at Ordination Rock. We intend to have volunteer drivers to help transport participants from packet pick up to the start. We encourage you to arrange for your own transportation. There is ample parking near the start next to the Tamworth Town House. All cars traveling between the finish and start areas should use Hollow Hill road to save time and reduce traffic on course.

The race course includes both road and trail sections. Be prepared to run or walk on pavement and dirt/roots/rocks. The road portions of the course will be on OPEN ROADS. It is each participant’s responsibility to watch for oncoming traffic and make adjustments for safety. It is far better to add a few seconds to your race time than to lose a challenge with an oncoming vehicle.

Event Safety

Our number one concern is for the safety and security of our participants, volunteers, and the community in which we will be running. If your personal situation requires an accommodation, please contact race management to discuss how we can successfully include you.

Be Prepared! The race course includes both road and trail sections. The trails will have dirt and rocks and the roads will be OPEN. It is your responsibility to watch for traffic and make adjustments for safety. It is far better to add a few seconds to your race time than to lose a challenge with an oncoming vehicle. All participants must follow the marked course.

We welcome all participants. Any participants under the age of 12 must be supervised for the entire event.

Runner safety has always been, and will continue to be, a top priority for our event. Please be mindful of the other participants and respect the race personnel to ensure safe and enjoyable race for everyone.

Event's current local time: 1:46 AM ET