New York Marine Rescue Center (NYMRC) will be hosting our 28th Annual 5k Run for the Ridley on Saturday, October 18th on Main Street in Riverhead. Our 5k will begin on Main St, head down Riverside Dr, around Madison St, up James St, with a turnaround at River Ave. The finish line will be at the parking lot off Main St where check-in is held.
The Awards Ceremony & After Party will include food, beverages, raffles, and entertainment. The top 3 runners in each category will receive a medal:
• M/F Overall
• M/F Age Groups: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Registration: https://events.elitefeats.com/25ridley
Check-in and Finish Line Location: Parking Lot next to Turkuaz Grill off East Main St, Riverhead NY 11901Runner Check-in: 7am
Race Start: 8am
Awards Ceremony & After Party: After race, ≈9:30am
Registration Fee: $44.15 (Early Bird) or $54.50 day of
Runner Perks:
• Free finish line photos
• Free live text/email results
• Personalized bib if registered before September 27th
• Free event shirt to first 150 to register
• Free raffle ticket to first 150 to register
NYMRC is dedicated to preserving and protecting our marine environment through conservation efforts including education, rehabilitation, and research. Public support makes it possible for us to operate the primary sea turtle and pinniped rehab facility in New York State, as well as conduct our many research and education programs designed to inspire conservation of our marine environment. This event will support the rescue and rehabilitation of NY State’s coldstunned sea turtles.
The 2024/25 Cold Stun Season brought NYMRC a historic, recording breaking number of calls to our stranding hotline, at 150 calls. Kemp’s ridley’s are the most critically endangered species NYMRC treats each year.
NYMRC is seeking sponsorships and donations to help make this event a success! View our Sponsorship Package at: https://nymarinerescue.org/how-to-help/#sponsor
The New York Marine Rescue Center is a rescue and rehabilitation organization that promotes marine conservation. Our mission is to preserve and protect the marine environment through conservation efforts including rescue, rehabilitation, education and research.
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we are the primary responders for sick or injured seals, sea turtles, dolphins, porpoises and small toothed whales, and maintain the only marine mammal and sea turtle rehabilitation center in New York State.
As the primary organization in New York State authorized to work with these animals by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), we are dedicated to the conservation of these marine mammals and sea turtles.