Save a Stray 5K
Join us and bring your friends, family, and pup for a run for their lives on a beautiful August day in Maine!
WHERE
The Save a Stray 5K is a timed event starting at the Mast Landing School, 20 Mollymauk Ln, in Freeport.
WHEN
Saturday, August 16, 2025. Check-in begins at 6:30 a.m. at the Mast Landing School, 20 Mollymauk Ln, in Freeport. The race begins at 8:00 a.m.
REGISTRATION
Online Registration will be available until 7:00pm on Friday, August 15th. We will be processing in-person race registration at L.L. Bean's Flagship Store on August 15th from 5-7pm.
Starting at 6:30am on August 16th, we will also be registering participants near the starting line at the Mast Landing School, 20 Mollymauk Ln, in Freeport. Please note that the price of day-of registration increases from $35 to $40.
THE ROUTE
The 5k route begins and ends at the Mast Landing School in Freeport, and the exact route can be seen on our website (saveastray.midcoasthumane.org).
PRIZES
L.L.Bean gift cards will be awarded to the top male and female finisher in each age group.
The age groups will be:
-10 years old and Under -40 to 49 years old
-11 to 19 years old -50 to 59 years old
-20 to 29 years old -60 to 69 years old
-30 to 39 years old -70+ years old
The top overall male and female finishers will receive extra special prizes!
PACKET PICK UP
You can pick up your runner packet on the day of the race (Saturday, August 16) starting at 6:30 a.m. at the Mast Landing School, 20 Mollymauk Ln, in Freeport..
TIMING
We ask that all participants who do not have a time goal to please start the race towards the middle/rear of the pack. Dogs are welcome to run, walk, or hitch a ride in a stroller along next to you!
RESULTS
Results will be posted at the event and listed on the Save a Stray webpage the day of the race.
WHERE
The Save a Stray 5K is a timed event starting at the Mast Landing School, 20 Mollymauk Ln, in Freeport.
WHEN
Saturday, August 16, 2025. Check-in begins at 6:30 a.m. at the Mast Landing School, 20 Mollymauk Ln, in Freeport. The race begins at 8:00 a.m.
REGISTRATION
Online Registration will be available until 7:00pm on Friday, August 15th. We will be processing in-person race registration at L.L. Bean's Flagship Store on August 15th from 5-7pm.
Starting at 6:30am on August 16th, we will also be registering participants near the starting line at the Mast Landing School, 20 Mollymauk Ln, in Freeport. Please note that the price of day-of registration increases from $35 to $40.
THE ROUTE
The 5k route begins and ends at the Mast Landing School in Freeport, and the exact route can be seen on our website (saveastray.midcoasthumane.org).
PRIZES
L.L.Bean gift cards will be awarded to the top male and female finisher in each age group.
The age groups will be:
-10 years old and Under -40 to 49 years old
-11 to 19 years old -50 to 59 years old
-20 to 29 years old -60 to 69 years old
-30 to 39 years old -70+ years old
The top overall male and female finishers will receive extra special prizes!
PACKET PICK UP
You can pick up your runner packet on the day of the race (Saturday, August 16) starting at 6:30 a.m. at the Mast Landing School, 20 Mollymauk Ln, in Freeport..
TIMING
We ask that all participants who do not have a time goal to please start the race towards the middle/rear of the pack. Dogs are welcome to run, walk, or hitch a ride in a stroller along next to you!
RESULTS
Results will be posted at the event and listed on the Save a Stray webpage the day of the race.
- Start Time:
- 8:00am EDT
- Registration:
- Online Registration is Closed
Online Registration has Ended.
Save a Stray Walk
Walk the mile to show support for shelter animals! The walk is a more leisurely physical endeavor than the 5K run, and it is perfect to do with friends if you'd like to chat, and of course, walk with your dogs.
WHERE
The Save a Stray One-Mile Walk kicks off behind the stage at L.L. Bean's Discovery Park, 18 Morse St in downtown Freeport (immediately across from the entrance of the big tent). You can find the exact route on our website (saveastray.midcoasthumane.org).
WHEN
Saturday, August, 16, 2025. Check-in begins at 7:00 a.m. at L.L. Bean's Discovery Park, 18 Morse St in downtown Freeport. The One-Mile Walk begins from that location at 8:00 a.m.
REGISTRATION
Online Registration will be available until 7:00pm on Friday, August 15th. We will be processing in-person walk registration at L.L. Bean's Flagship Store on August 15th from 5-7pm.
You may register the day of the event at our registration table at L.L. Bean's Discovery Park, 18 Morse St in downtown Freeport (See Map) beginning at 7:00 a.m. Registration the day of the event is $35 per person.
T-SHIRT PICK UP
T-shirts can be picked up at check-in on Saturday, August 16 from 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. on the L.L.Bean campus. We will also accept additional registrations at that time. Please note that the price of day-of registration increases from $30 to $35.
WHERE
The Save a Stray One-Mile Walk kicks off behind the stage at L.L. Bean's Discovery Park, 18 Morse St in downtown Freeport (immediately across from the entrance of the big tent). You can find the exact route on our website (saveastray.midcoasthumane.org).
WHEN
Saturday, August, 16, 2025. Check-in begins at 7:00 a.m. at L.L. Bean's Discovery Park, 18 Morse St in downtown Freeport. The One-Mile Walk begins from that location at 8:00 a.m.
REGISTRATION
Online Registration will be available until 7:00pm on Friday, August 15th. We will be processing in-person walk registration at L.L. Bean's Flagship Store on August 15th from 5-7pm.
You may register the day of the event at our registration table at L.L. Bean's Discovery Park, 18 Morse St in downtown Freeport (See Map) beginning at 7:00 a.m. Registration the day of the event is $35 per person.
T-SHIRT PICK UP
T-shirts can be picked up at check-in on Saturday, August 16 from 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. on the L.L.Bean campus. We will also accept additional registrations at that time. Please note that the price of day-of registration increases from $30 to $35.
- Start Time:
- 8:00am EDT
- Registration:
- Online Registration is Closed
Online Registration has Ended.
Save a Stray 5K & Walk - Virtual
Register as a Virtual Participant if you want to support the event but know you won't be available.
- Registration:
- Online Registration is Closed
Online Registration has Ended.
This is a service fee for processing your race application. This may be slightly higher or lower per registrant than the amount shown here.
