Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

Bentley's Saloon First 5K "Shake it Like a Lost Tail" to support our communities' children and elderly through The Town of Arundel, Community Outreach Services and Community Gourmet. Complimentary tees and medallions for all runners. Sign up by August 30 to guarantee tee-shirt size. 5K starts at Bentley's Saloon and trails through Bentley's Campground!

ALMOST HALFWAY TO ST. PATRICK’S DAY 5K ROAD RACE                                                          WALKERS WELCOME Cost: $26 Wicked Early Bird Pre-Registration through March 24th     $29 Through June 1st                 $34 Thereafter                $39 Race Day Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration take place from 7:30-9AM at Marathon Sports 309 Marginal Way Portland, Maine* Race Starts and Finishes at 84 Baxter Blvd Portland, Maine Race makes donations to "Amvets Post 25" Amenities: All pre-registrants by August 20th receive Shirt or Stein and as available after this date. Course Records:     Male Colin Cernik 15:48 2024     Female Alexis Wilbert 17:36 2023 Awards: Top Male & Female Overall Winner Cash Prize, Age Group Awards (14 & Under- 80+) Team Awards: (4 person minimum) Cash Prizes Top Running Club, Corporate, & Open Teams Post Race Party at the Munjoy Hill Tavern 189 Congress St Portland, Maine (All under 21 must stay with parent) New for 2023 I

Maine Endurance Sports Alliance (MESA) a 501(c)3 nonprofit is proud to continue the great running history established by The Great Lincoln Marathon & Half with the introduction of the LINCOLN MARATHON – Full/Half/10K/5K – Running Festival on Sunday September 20, 2026 starting at 7:30 am at corner of Main St and Broadway in Lincoln Maine allowing more participants of all abilities to cross the finish line. This event is USATF sanctioned, and Boston certified (Marathon ME22003BK  Half ME22004BK).  All courses start at the corner of West Broadway and Main St and heads south down Rt 2 towards Enfield.  This course is flat, straight and fast.  (course maps can be found on our website) or The Great Lincoln Marathon 2024 · Ride with GPS We have already secured Pine Tree Racing Services to be the official timer for the race.  There is NO TIME LIMIT - we want you to reach your goal to complete the race. For participants who have "BOTTLES", we will accept "BOTTLES" at the ope

Maine Endurance Sports Alliance (MESA) a 501(c)3 nonprofit is proud to continue the great running history established by The Great Waterville Marathon & Half with the introduction of the WATERVILLE MARATHON – Full/Half/10K/5K – Running Festival on Sunday August 9, 2026 starting at 7:00 am at Thomas College in Waterville Maine allowing more participants of all abilities to cross the finish line. This event is in the process of being USATF sanctioned, and Boston certified.  All courses start at Thomas College, travel along Rt 104 into the beautiful countryside of Waterville, Sydney and Oakland Maine and back to Thomas College.  (course maps can be found on our website).   We have already secured Pine Tree Racing Services to be the official timer for the race.  There is NO TIME LIMIT - we want you to reach your goal to complete the race. For participants who have "BOTTLES", we will accept "BOTTLES" at the operations tent at the starting line until 6:00 am. These will b

**Please note when there is one month left to sign up the price will increase from $30 to $36. Keep a look out for price decreases on special days! Peace Ridge is hosting their 4th Annual 5k Run for the Animals & 1 Mile Fun Walk on Saturday, October 4, 2025, also known as World Animal Day!! On this special day we will aim to raise awareness about animal welfare and promote the protection of all animals—whether they are pets, wildlife, or farm animals.  This family friendly event will be held at PRS’s Northeast Equine Sanctuary located at the edge of Freedom and Albion Maine. The purpose of this event is to aid and support lifesaving work PRS preforms daily. This is one of the few fundraising events PRS holds each year. The funds raised are crucial for providing food, care, and medical treatment to our rescued animals, as well as for rescuing more in need. Many of our animals have come from severe cases of cruelty, teaching us about resilience and forgiveness. We deeply appreciate y

FAIR ELECTION 5K                                              WALKERS WELCOME SPONSORED BY FORESIDE HOUSE OF PIZZA CASH PRIZES   FALMOUTH, ME CELEBRATE AMERICA’S UNITY & FREEDOM! Dedicated in to the Memory of John Howe (1935-2018) a runner, skier, researcher, and friend to this event. Race makes donations to “Sons of the Amvets Post 25”   Course: Start at driveway between Falmouth High School and Middle School on Woodville Rd, left onto Field Road, turn around at 1.5 miles near Watts Farm Way and come back to finish on the midpoint of driveway between Falmouth HS and MS. Course Record:             Male 16:57 Jack Terwilliger 2019              Female 21:20 Shelby Frances Kaplan 2018 Cost: $26 Wicked Early Bird Pre-Registration by May 1st   $30 July 1st-August 31st*     $32 Thereafter     $39 Race Day 9:30-10:25AM                   Amenities: *All registrants by October 12th receive a pint glass. Top Male & Female Overall Winner Cash Prizes, Age Group Awards, Top Team of 4 or mor