Maine · 5K
Dash for the Derby 5K
Dash for the Derby 5K is a 5K event held in Portland, Maine. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, May 1, 2027.
- Race day
- May 1, 2027
- Location
- Portland, ME
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, May 1, 2027
- Location
- Portland, Maine
- Distances
- 5K
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 9:00 AM EDT
About the Dash for the Derby 5K
KENTUCKY DERBY DAY WHAT: DASH FOR THE DERBY 5K WALKERS WELCOME WHEN: SATURDAY MAY 1ST 9AM AT MARATHON SPORTS PORTLAND 309 MARGINAL WAY PORTLAND, MAINE FOR WHOM: RACE MAKES DONATIONS TO: “A RUNNING PASSION” COST: $28 WICKED EARLY BIRD PRE-REGISTRATION BY SEPTEMBER 30TH $32 EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION THRU FEBRUARY 28TH $35 THEREAFTER $39 RACE DAY ALL REGISTRANTS BY APRIL 1ST GUARANTEED A RACE SINGLET, AS AVAILABLE AFTERWARDS. CASH PRIZES FOR OVERALL WINNERS. AWARDS IN AGE GROUPS AND TEAM CATEGORIE…
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Dash for the Derby 5K: common questions
- When is the Dash for the Derby 5K?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, May 1, 2027.
- Where is the Dash for the Derby 5K held?
- In Portland, Maine.
- What distances does the Dash for the Derby 5K offer?
- 5K.
- How do I register for the Dash for the Derby 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Dash for the Derby 5K?
- Yes — registration is open. $32 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Dash for the Derby 5K start?
- 9:00 AM EDT.
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