Community Race
Awards will be given in the following categories:
5K
Top 5 male, female and non-binary finishers who complete the
5k portion of the course in under 21 minutes.
3.5 mile
Top male, female and non-binary finishers
Plus top finisher in each age group:
10 to 19 years old
20 to 29 years old
30 to 39 years old
40 to 49 years old
50 to 59 years old
60 to 69 years old
70 to 79 years old
- Start Time:
- 9:00am EDT
- Price:
- $45.00 Race Fee + $3.70 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $55.00 after April 1, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| January 9, 2026, 12:00am EST | April 1, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $45.00 Race Fee + $3.70 SignUp Fee |
| April 2, 2026, 12:00am EDT | May 23, 2026, 12:00pm EDT | $55.00 Race Fee + $4.30 SignUp Fee |
Age Based Discounts for Community Race
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Age | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 9, 2026, 12:00am EST | May 23, 2026, 12:00pm EDT | 17 and under | $25.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee |
Age based discounts are automatically applied at checkout.
Community Walk
- Start Time:
- 9:05am EDT
- Price:
- $35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $45.00 after April 1, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| January 9, 2026, 12:00am EST | April 1, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee |
| April 2, 2026, 12:00am EDT | May 23, 2026, 12:00pm EDT | $45.00 Race Fee + $3.70 SignUp Fee |
Age Based Discounts for Community Walk
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Age | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 9, 2026, 12:00am EST | May 23, 2026, 12:00pm EDT | 17 and under | $20.00 Race Fee + $2.20 SignUp Fee |
Age based discounts are automatically applied at checkout.
Virtual Community Walk or Race
The virtual option will be untimed and participants will not receive the custom Maine Needs socks.
- Price:
- $35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $45.00 after April 1, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| January 9, 2026, 12:00am EST | April 1, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee |
| April 2, 2026, 12:00am EDT | May 23, 2026, 12:00pm EDT | $45.00 Race Fee + $3.70 SignUp Fee |
Age Based Discounts for Virtual Community Walk or Race
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Age | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 9, 2026, 12:00am EST | May 23, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | 17 and under | $20.00 Race Fee + $2.20 SignUp Fee |
Age based discounts are automatically applied at checkout.
Fundraiser: Community Race
Enjoy the morning on Back Cove all while raising money for Maine Needs. Once the $200 fundraising minimum has been reached, the event fee will be refunded.
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Timed 5K and 3.5 mile run.
Awards will be given in the following categories:
5K
Top 5 male, female and non-binary finishers who complete the
5k portion of the course in under 21 minutes.
3.5 mile
Top male, female and non-binary finishers
Plus top finisher in each age group:
10 to 19 years old
20 to 29 years old
30 to 39 years old
40 to 49 years old
50 to 59 years old
60 to 69 years old
70 to 79 years old
- Start Time:
- 9:00am EDT
- Price:
- $45.00 Race Fee + $3.70 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $55.00 after April 1, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| January 9, 2026, 12:00am EST | April 1, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $45.00 Race Fee + $3.70 SignUp Fee |
| April 2, 2026, 12:00am EDT | May 23, 2026, 12:00pm EDT | $55.00 Race Fee + $4.30 SignUp Fee |
Fundraiser Entries
The race fee is waived if you set up a fundraiser with a minimum of $200 donations.
Fundraiser: Community Walk
Enjoy the morning on Back Cove all while raising money for Maine Needs. Once the $200 fundraising minimum has been reached, the event fee will be refunded.
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Untimed, fun, and family friendly charity walk around Back Cove
- Start Time:
- 9:05am EDT
- Price:
- $35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $45.00 after April 1, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| January 9, 2026, 12:00am EST | April 1, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee |
| April 2, 2026, 12:00am EDT | May 23, 2026, 12:00pm EDT | $45.00 Race Fee + $3.70 SignUp Fee |
Fundraiser Entries
The race fee is waived if you set up a fundraiser with a minimum of $200 donations.
Fundraiser: Virtual Community Walk or Race
Enjoy the morning on Back Cove all while raising money for Maine Needs. Once the $200 fundraising minimum has been reached, the event fee will be refunded.
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Join in on the fun from afar with our virtual run/walk option.
The virtual option will be untimed and participants will not receive the custom Maine Needs socks.
- Start Time:
- 9:00am EDT
- Price:
- $35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $45.00 after April 1, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| January 9, 2026, 12:00am EST | April 1, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee |
| April 2, 2026, 12:00am EDT | May 23, 2026, 12:00am EDT | $45.00 Race Fee + $3.70 SignUp Fee |
Fundraiser Entries
The race fee is waived if you set up a fundraiser with a minimum of $200 donations.