Races

Join the movement! On Saturday, October 3, 2026, let’s celebrate Ostomy Awareness Day by participating in the Virtual Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k. This marks the 12th year of our empowering Virtual 5k event!  Complete the 5k your way—walk, run, roll, swim, pedal, or even count your steps on the journey leading up to the big day. Whether outdoors or on a treadmill at home, the choice is yours to celebrate resilience and unity in the ostomy community. Gather your friends, family, colleagues, or fellow ASG members to honor this milestone together. Every step you take helps support UOAA’s vital mission. As a 501(c)(3) charity organization, your generous donations are tax deductible. Together, let’s create awareness and celebrate 20+ years of progress, support, and resilience! The Registration includes a unisex adult or youth size T-Shirt and Bib. So don't delay, register today to order the T-Shirt size you'd like to wear at the event.  Bib-Only Registrations: Those who registe

Join A Running Passion for a COMMUNITY COSTUME RUN! We are hosting a 100 meter dash a 1 mile community run at the Biddeford High School track on October 17th, 2026 from 9 am-11 am. We will have snacks and light refreshments available for all participants. 9:00am- In person registration 9:45am- 10U 100M dashes; WAVE 1 10U, WAVE 2 6U 9:55am- Community 1 mile run Instead of charging an entry fee, we ask that runners and walkers bring a non-perishable food item, canned good, or hygiene product. Items collected will be donated to the Biddeford Food Pantry, In-A-Pinch, and Biddeford Schools. Costumes are not required but are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED! We can’t wait to see you there! Items needed: Toiletry Items: Toilet Paper, Trash Bags, Dish Detergent, Pine Cleaner, Soap Pads, Sponges, Paper Towels, Shampoo, Conditioner, Feminin Hygiene Products, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Deoderant, Efferdent, Shaving Cream, Razors, Soap, Bodywash, Bandaids, Baby Shampoo, Baby Lotion, Baby Powder, Wipes, Diapers, Q-Tips, Personal Wipes Food Items: Cereal, Peanut Butter, Jelly/ Jam, Rice and/or pasta, Pasta Sauce, Nuts, Raisins, Dried fruit, Jello or pudding cups, Granola bars/protein bars, Cake or brownie mix, kids snacks, juice/ juice boxes, Canned soup/veggies/fruit/ beans, apple sauce, individually packaged snacks (Skinny Pop, Cheeze-its, Go-Go Squeeze Apple Sauce, Granola Bars, Cereal Bars, Rice Krispy Treats, Pretzels, Goldfish Crackers), Mac & Cheese, Instant Oatmeal packets, Ramen Noodles, Chef Boyardee, Cheese Crackers, Peanut Butter Crackers, Rice-a-Roni, Canned Tuna, Powdered Potatoes

BMS STEM students are excited to host our Annual SPOOKY 5K this year. The idea for this race was born as a student-led project. Students work alongside their teachers in planning and hosting this event. The purpose is to promote positive community and to raise money for special STEM learning activities at BMS. The money goes toward field trips and other endeavors to enrich our students' experience at school. In addition, students learn many other valuable skills as they work on various planning aspects of the project such as fundraising, marketing/design, course planning, and race officiating. This event takes place near Halloween, so costumes are encouraged! The course also contains Halloween themed decorations. There is an additional event that takes place during the 5K, called the Candy K. This fun event is geared toward children 10 and younger and includes age appropriate games and a 1 kilometer fun-run, during which participants collect candy and traverse through a decorated course. Student Made 5K Website -- Check out pictures, past winners, and more on our student-made Google Site!

Heart of Biddeford is thrilled to bring back the beloved I Heart Biddeford 5K—this year with a Halloween twist! Join us for a spirited run (or walk!) where costumes are not just welcome—they’re encouraged. Whether you’re racing for a PR or strolling in spooky style, this longtime community favorite is all about fun, fresh air, and familiar faces. Register by Saturday, September 26 to score a wicked-cool long-sleeve tech t-shirt—we order early, so don’t ghost us on signing up! Bringing little monsters along? Don’t miss the Wild Things Spooky Sprint—a free, just-for-fun dash for kids to join in the Halloween excitement! Proceeds support Heart of Biddeford, a Main Street organization dedicated to fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable downtown for residents, businesses, and visitors alike. Registration Fees: Early Bird (through Saturday, August 29): $25Regular: $30Race Day (7:00–8:00 a.m.): $35