Eastern Shore Rabbit Rescue to hold “Bun Run” in Rock Hall
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 17, 2026
Contact: Cora Dickson, info@esrrec.org
Eastern Shore Rabbit Rescue and Education Center (ESRREC), a nonprofit based in Rock Hall, will hold a 5K walk/run on Saturday, April 4, 2026 to raise money and awareness for abandoned pet rabbits.
The event, known as “Bun Run,” is entering its sixth year and will be held in Rock Hall. With a start time of 10AM, participants can run or walk at their own pace through the route, which includes the harbor and the beach, as well as scenic views of the Chesapeake Bay and Swan Creek. The “Early Bun” registration fee is $40 per person, increasing to $45 on March 4, and to $50 on the day of the event.
Medals will be awarded to the first male and female finishers in four categories: Young Kits (Age 12 and under), Binky Bunners (Age 13 – 19), Thumpers (Age 20 – 39), and Gray Hares (Age 40+). In addition, this year Bun Run will award three prizes for best “Bunny Costume” which can be a runner or a walker.
Individuals, businesses, and community groups can create online fundraising teams for Bun Run. Trophies will be presented to the teams that raised the highest amounts.
Several local businesses have already signed up as official sponsors for Bun Run, with four tiers of sponsorship: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum. The deadline for sponsorship is March 23.
Information about Bun Run, including how to register, can be found online at http://esrrec.org/bun-run
The first Bun Run was organized by ESRREC in 2021 as a virtual 5K during the COVID pandemic. Starting in 2022, ESRREC hosted an in-person event in Salisbury, Maryland in addition to continuing virtual participation. In 2025, the Bun Run was held in Rock Hall for the first time.
ESRREC was established in 2014. For several years, its volunteers operated a shelter for abandoned pet rabbits on Main Street. Since 2023, ESRREC has relied solely on foster families to take care of the rabbits until they are adopted, while maintaining a small outreach building in Rock Hall. The vast majority of the ESRREC funds are spent on veterinary expenses, including spay/neuter and vaccination. ESRREC has found new homes for over 500 rabbits through an adoption process that emphasizes the commitment and specialized care needed. The Bun Run is held on Easter Weekend to remind people that most rabbits purchased impulsively at Easter every year get abandoned.
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