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Maine Needs - A Community Walk & Race

Sat May 23, 2026
Portland, ME 04101 US

Community Race

Timed 5K and 3.5 mile run.

Awards will be given in the following categories:

5K
Top 5 male, female and non-binary finishers who complete the
5k portion of the course in under 21 minutes.

3.5 mile
Top male, female and non-binary finishers
Plus top finisher in each age group:
10 to 19 years old
20 to 29 years old
30 to 39 years old
40 to 49 years old
50 to 59 years old
60 to 69 years old
70 to 79 years old
Start Time:
9:00am EDT
Registration:
Registration Opens January 1, 2026 at 12:00am EST
Price:
$45 $35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $45.00 after January 8, 2026 at 11:59pm EST

Community Walk

Untimed, fun, and family friendly charity walk around Back Cove
Start Time:
9:05am EDT
Registration:
Registration Opens January 1, 2026 at 12:00am EST
Price:
$35 $25.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $35.00 after January 8, 2026 at 11:59pm EST

Virtual Community Walk or Race

Join in on the fun from afar with our virtual run/walk option.
The virtual option will be untimed and participants will not receive the custom Maine Needs socks.
Registration:
Registration Opens January 1, 2026 at 12:00am EST
Price:
$35 $25.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $35.00 after January 8, 2026 at 11:59pm EST

Fundraiser: Community Race

In person participation with fundraising required.

Enjoy the morning on Back Cove all while raising money for Maine Needs. Once the $200 fundraising minimum has been reached, the event fee will be refunded.

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Timed 5K and 3.5 mile run.

Awards will be given in the following categories:

5K
Top 5 male, female and non-binary finishers who complete the
5k portion of the course in under 21 minutes.

3.5 mile
Top male, female and non-binary finishers
Plus top finisher in each age group:
10 to 19 years old
20 to 29 years old
30 to 39 years old
40 to 49 years old
50 to 59 years old
60 to 69 years old
70 to 79 years old
Start Time:
9:00am EDT
Registration:
Registration Opens January 1, 2026 at 12:00am EST
Price:
$45.00 Race Fee + $3.70 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Registration ends May 23, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

Fundraiser: Community Walk

In person participation with fundraising required.

Enjoy the morning on Back Cove all while raising money for Maine Needs. Once the $200 fundraising minimum has been reached, the event fee will be refunded.

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Untimed, fun, and family friendly charity walk around Back Cove
Start Time:
9:05am EDT
Registration:
Registration Opens January 1, 2026 at 12:00am EST
Price:
$35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Registration ends May 23, 2026 at 12:00pm EDT

Fundraiser: Virtual Community Walk or Race

Virtual participation with fundraising required.

Enjoy the morning on Back Cove all while raising money for Maine Needs. Once the $200 fundraising minimum has been reached, the event fee will be refunded.

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Join in on the fun from afar with our virtual run/walk option.
The virtual option will be untimed and participants will not receive the custom Maine Needs socks.
Start Time:
9:00am EDT
Registration:
Registration Opens January 1, 2026 at 12:00am EST
Price:
$35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Registration ends May 23, 2026 at 12:00pm EDT

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