Finale 5K

The Finale 5K will take place Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 9 AM in Bangor. 

Online registration ($20) will close December 25 at 11:59PM.

The first 60 registrants receive a free Finale 5K yellow knit hat. Only the first 60 registrants will receive a hat.

Race day bib pick-up and registration ($25) will now take place at 33 State Street Bangor (more details to come) starting at 7:30 AM Dec. 28. Race-day registration closes at 8:25.  Cash or check only for race-day registration. Special thanks to Downtown Bangor for hosting us this year!

Race Start: The race will begin at 9:00 AM near between the new bus station and the Waverly. This is the same race course as previous years.  Course map available below.

Awards will be presented to overall winners and age-group winners.

Race will be officially timed by Brewer Timing Services.

We have every intention of hosting this race as scheduled. However, please be aware that weather and road safety could impact the event and refunds will not be available. The race course is not closed and participants should be cautious of traffic.

Sub5 Track Club provides a non-binary category for this race, along with the option to not select a gender.

Please note:

• Runners choosing not to select a gender category will not be eligible for prizes.
• The identity you list on your race sign-up form will be published in the results and/or announced during awards presentations.

If you prefer not to be recognized or included in awards announcements, please notify race officials in advance.

Photo credit for header photo to Orwin SantaCruz.