“It is an amazing experience to not feel alone in the world. To meet and share some wonderful kid stories has given me and my family so much hope for the future”
Moms on the Run 5K
A Mother’s Day Event
Moms On The Run 5K Run & Walk
Mother’s Day, Sunday May 10, 2026
ABOUT THE RACE
Join Zebra Crossings for our Annual Mom’s On The Run 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, May 10, 2026. Start time 9:30am. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are invited to join this family friendly event.
Proceeds will go to Zebra Crossings, whose enrichment programs support and empower children with chronic medical conditions, and their families.
PROUD MEMBER OF THE
2026 DOVER RACE SERIES
Participate in 7 out of the 11 races (one of them must be a long race) and receive a race series jacket! For more information on the Race Series visit www.doverraceseries.com
REGISTRATION INFO:
$30 Advanced pre-paid registration. You may pre-register online here.
$35 Day-of Race – registration will open at 8:15 am.
$5 Children 12 and under.
Don’t forget to pre-order your t-shirt on our race registration page. A limited number of shirts will be available for purchase on race day.
RACE MAP & LOCATION:
Dover High School, 25 Alumni Drive, Dover, NH 03820
Begin our USATF certified course (# NH 07013RF) at Dover High School on Alumni Drive and take right turns onto Bellamy Road, Cataract Ave, Rutland St, Rte. 108/Durham Road, Bellamy Road, Alumni Drive.
BIB PICK UP:
Pre-registered runners and walkers can pick-up bibs at the McConnell Center Room 246 in Dover on Saturday, May 9th from 10:00am – 12:00pm.
Sorry, we can’t accept dogs, rollerblades or “Wheelies”.
Strollers are welcome with the understanding they will start behind all other runners and pushed in a safe and prudent manner.
Contact Us
Race Director: Taylor Louk-McNutt
603-312-2052 ext. 2
AWARDS & PRIZES: Prizes for 2026 to be announced.
PARKING:
- Plenty of free parking will be available at Dover High School. Police officers and volunteers will be directing traffic and parking.
- If you can carpool, please do – for parking reasons, but also for the environment!
- The turn into the High School will be closed @ 8:30am on race day – please plan accordingly.
VOLUNTEERS:
Anyone interested in volunteering at the event or to provide a water stop or entertainment along the route, please contact us at [email protected].
SPONSORS:
Sponsor this years’ race, check out our 2026 Sponsorship Packet to learn more or contact [email protected] for more information.
A huge THANK YOU to our 2026 Race Sponsors:
We welcome new sponsors to support our race and mission!
Please contact us at [email protected] with questions regarding how you and or your company can be involved with Moms on the Run 5K.
Thank you to all of our sponsors for your generous support!
THE MOMS ON THE RUN LEGACY
In 2017, Zebra Crossings was given the opportunity to adopt the Moms On The Run 5K, which was created by Nicole Kurr and Janet Gnall to benefit Dover charities.
“Ten years ago, we were a couple of moms wanting to make a difference in our community, so we decided to organize an event. Our goal was to educate & create awareness of a local non-profit organization.
Our first race had over 300 participants, ten years later we had over 1,000, and our event has donated over $80,000 to local non-profits. WOW, what an amazing experience this has been!!!
We are ready to begin a new journey. We couldn’t be happier to pass the torch to a well-deserved local non-profit, Zebra Crossings of Dover.
We are truly grateful for your support, and continued support of the Moms on the Run race. Many thanks to all for helping a couple of moms make a difference. ”
- Nicole & Janet, Founders of Moms On The Run
Zebra Crossings Couch to 5K: Together, at Your Pace
From January through May, Zebra Crossings families are invited to move together—at your own pace—as we prepare for Moms On The Run 5K on May 10, 2026.
Our Couch to 5K program is designed to be indoor-friendly, adaptive, and family-centered, welcoming children and adults of all abilities and energy levels.
- Movement is flexible: walk, roll, jog, dance, or stretch. Participation counts more than pace or distance
- Rest days are encouraged and celebrated
- All activities can be done indoors (home, hallway, gym, mall, community center)
- Children and adults can participate together or separately
- Chronic illness–friendly: flare-ups = pause, not failure
Weekly Structure (Simple & Predictable)
- 3 movement days per week
- 1 optional family movement day
- 2–3 rest or recovery days
- Sessions: 10–30 minutes max, adaptable
PHASE 4: April — Practice & Empower (Weeks 13–16)
Goal: Build confidence for event day
Movement Options (choose what works):
- Walk indoors (hallways, treadmill, mall)
- March in place
- Wheelchair rolls
- Seated or standing dance
- Gentle yoga or stretching
Weekly Plan:
- 25–30 minutes total
- Move 8-10 minutes – rest 1–2 minutes
- Repeat 2–3 times
PHASE 5: May — Event Ready (Weeks 17–18)
Goal: Feel prepared, supported, and proud
Week Before Mother’s Day:
- 2 light movement sessions (15–20 min)
- Focus on stretching, hydration, and rest
- Practice event-day plan (pace, breaks, sensory needs)
Event Day Options:
- Walk the 5K
- Partial distance
- Buddy system
- Mobility aids welcome
- Rest stations encouraged
Showing up is the finish line.
Optional Add-Ons:
- Light resistance (bands, soup cans)
- Balance games
- Short mindfulness cool-downs
Child-Friendly Ideas:
Follow-the-leader
Music movement breaks
Movement bingo cards
Chronic Illness Adaptation:
Break sessions into 5-minute chunks
Sit or lie down as needed
Focus on breathing and range of motion
Replace “move” with stretch or roll
Skip intensity increases if energy is low
Becca Pizzi will be joining us at our Moms On The Run 5K this year!
We are excited to have Becca join us for our Moms On The Run 5K.
Who is Becca? Becca is a Bostonian, a mom, an author, a business owner, a lifelong runner, and the first US woman to complete the World Marathon Challenge (7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents)!
Becca is 44 years old, a 1998 Belmont High School graduate, and lives in Belmont MA with her husband Joe and 16 year old daughter Taylor.
Becca was the first American female to run the World Marathon Challenge in 2016, 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days. Then in 2018 she went back, and made history by running it again and breaking the Guinness Book of World Record in a time of 6 Days, 7 Hours and 58 minutes. Becca has completed a marathon in all 50 states. She has finished the World Marathon Majors and has run 19 consecutive Boston Marathons! She raced Kona Ironman World Championships in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii in 2023.
Becca attributes her success to her family and the Boston Community who both have inspired her and supported her dreams. She is most passionate about directing the Becca Pizzi 5k race in Belmont, and the Becca Pizzi Foundation, which provides local high school students with sports equipment and college scholarships. Becca is also the author of the children’s book “Becca’s Feat on Feet” (Becca’s Feat on Feet). All book proceeds benefit the Becca Pizzi Foundation.
Zebra Crossings is honored to have Becca join us at this year’s run.
To learn more about Becca check out her website or Facebook page.
GET TO KNOW US
Each child is unique, but they also have a lot in common and can relate to each other because of their conditions. On their own, they often stand out in their communities because of their perceived limitations or needs. However, in our community, we find strength in numbers and feel empowered. The Zebra Crossings team is committed to furthering this mission.
The efforts of Zebra Crossings are supported by our generous sponsors, both individual and business. Want to join the ranks?