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 23 Depot Street in downtown Freeport.
WHEN
Saturday, August 16, 2025. Check-in begins at 6:30 a.m. at 23 Depot Street. The race begins at 8:00 a.m.
REGISTRATION
Online Registration will be available until 7:30am on Saturday, August 16th. Please note that the price of day-of registration increases from $35 to $40.
Starting at 6:30am on August 16th, we will also be registering participants near the starting line at 23 Depot Street in downtown Freeport. The price of day-of registration is $40.
THE ROUTE
The 5k route begins and ends in Downtown 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
Early packet pick-up will be available on Friday, August 15 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the BEAN BOOT on the L.L.Bean campus. We will also accept additional race registrations at that time.
You can also pick your runner packet up on the day of the race (Saturday, August 16) starting at 6:30 a.m. at 23 Depot Street in downtown 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 23 Depot Street in downtown Freeport.
WHEN
Saturday, August 16, 2025. Check-in begins at 6:30 a.m. at 23 Depot Street. The race begins at 8:00 a.m.
REGISTRATION
Online Registration will be available until 7:30am on Saturday, August 16th. Please note that the price of day-of registration increases from $35 to $40.
Starting at 6:30am on August 16th, we will also be registering participants near the starting line at 23 Depot Street in downtown Freeport. The price of day-of registration is $40.
THE ROUTE
The 5k route begins and ends in Downtown 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
Early packet pick-up will be available on Friday, August 15 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the BEAN BOOT on the L.L.Bean campus. We will also accept additional race registrations at that time.
You can also pick your runner packet up on the day of the race (Saturday, August 16) starting at 6:30 a.m. at 23 Depot Street in downtown 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
- Price:
- $35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $40.00 after August 16, 2025 at 12:00am EDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2025, 12:01am EDT | August 16, 2025, 12:00am EDT | $35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee |
| August 16, 2025, 12:01am EDT | August 16, 2025, 7:45am EDT | $40.00 Race Fee + $3.40 SignUp Fee |
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 at 23 Depot Street in downtown Freeport. 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 23 Depot Street in downtown Freeport. The One-Mile Walk begins from that location at 8:00 a.m.
REGISTRATION
Online Registration will be available until 7:30am on Saturday, August 16th. Please note that the price of day-of registration increases from $30 to $35.
You may register the day of the event at our registration table at 23 Depot Street 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 on Friday, August 16 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on the L.L.Bean campus. We will also accept additional registrations at that time.
WHERE
The Save a Stray One-Mile Walk kicks off at 23 Depot Street in downtown Freeport. 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 23 Depot Street in downtown Freeport. The One-Mile Walk begins from that location at 8:00 a.m.
REGISTRATION
Online Registration will be available until 7:30am on Saturday, August 16th. Please note that the price of day-of registration increases from $30 to $35.
You may register the day of the event at our registration table at 23 Depot Street 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 on Friday, August 16 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on the L.L.Bean campus. We will also accept additional registrations at that time.
- Start Time:
- 8:15am EDT
- Price:
- $30.00 Race Fee + $2.80 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $35.00 after August 16, 2025 at 12:00am EDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2025, 12:01am EDT | August 16, 2025, 12:00am EDT | $30.00 Race Fee + $2.80 SignUp Fee |
| August 16, 2025, 12:01am EDT | August 16, 2025, 7:30am EDT | $35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee |
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.
- Price:
- $25.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Registration ends August 16, 2025 at 7:30am EDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2025, 12:01am EDT | August 16, 2025, 7:30am EDT | $25.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee |
This is a service fee for processing your race application. This may be slightly higher or lower per registrant than the amount shown here.
