Maine · 5K
5K Races in Maine
Maine currently has 51 upcoming 5Ks with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Portland, Kennebunk, Wells and Bangor have the largest concentration of events.
May (9), June (9) and September (9) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 47 annual 5Ks are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 51
- Active listings
- 98
- Cities with races
- 56
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Upcoming 5Ks in Maine
All 51 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Mousam Lake Sanford Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5KSanford, MEMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K ~400 runners
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest 5K events in Maine
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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St. Mary's Steps for Hope 5K Run/Walk and Kids Obstacle CourseLewiston, ME Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~24,949 runners
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The Greater LA Triple Crown 5k SeriesAuburn, ME Usually held in August · next date not announcedEmily's Run (Reg Closes July 17th @ 10am)Emily's Run - AWDL-A Bridge RunL-A Bridge Run - AWD +1 more ~800 runners
When 5Ks happen in Maine
- January
- 1 upcoming race
- April
- 3 upcoming races
- May
- 9 upcoming races
- June
- 9 upcoming races
- July
- 3 upcoming races
- August
- 3 upcoming races
- September
- 9 upcoming races
- October
- 4 upcoming races
- November
- 8 upcoming races
- December
- 2 upcoming races
Maine cities with the most 5Ks
- Portland
- 7 upcoming races
- Kennebunk
- 3 upcoming races
- Wells
- 3 upcoming races
- Bangor
- 2 upcoming races
- Bath
- 2 upcoming races
- Falmouth
- 2 upcoming races
- Lincoln
- 2 upcoming races
- Sanford
- 2 upcoming races
Running in Maine cities
Annual events awaiting their next date
These 5Ks are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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St. Mary's Steps for Hope 5K Run/Walk and Kids Obstacle CourseLewiston, ME Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~24,949 runners
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The Greater LA Triple Crown 5k SeriesAuburn, ME Usually held in August · next date not announcedEmily's Run (Reg Closes July 17th @ 10am)Emily's Run - AWDL-A Bridge RunL-A Bridge Run - AWD +1 more ~800 runners
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Weekly Back Cove SeriesPortland, ME Usually held in August · next date not announcedBACK COVE SERIES 5K ~250 runners
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St. Joseph Hospital's Commit to Community: 5K Walk, 5K Run, 10K Run and Kids Obstacle CourseBangor, ME Usually held in September · next date not announced5K10K ~45 runners
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5K for heating oil supporting the Maine Veterans ProjectBrewer, ME Usually held in October · next date not announced5K
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9/11 Heroes Run - Brunswick, MEBrunswick, ME Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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ACT Trail FestArundel, ME Usually held in September · next date not announced1/2 Marathon10K Walk/Run Race5K Walk/Run RaceKid's Bike Race
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Autumn & Ales 5K, 10K, and 1/2 MarathonScarborough, ME Usually held in September · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K
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Bath Area Family YMCA Haunted Hustle 5K Walk Run & Kids Fun RunBath, ME Usually held in October · next date not announced5K0.25 Miles
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Belfast Lions Club Ghostly Gallop 5kBelfast, ME Usually held in October · next date not announced5K
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Eliot Festival 5K Road RaceEliot, ME Usually held in September · next date not announced5K (17 & below)5K (18+)
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Fairgrounds 5k, Mile & MarketCumberland Center, ME Usually held in August · next date not announced1 Mile0.5 Miles5K
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Grahamtastic Connection 5K Run & WalkSpringvale, ME Usually held in October · next date not announced5K
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KAT-Walk & Karo-5K for Brain Aneurysm AwarenessPortland, ME Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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Moxie's Memorial 5kOxford, ME Usually held in October · next date not announcedIn Person 5kVirtual 5k
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Mt. A Trail Challenge 5K/1 MileYork, ME Usually held in September · next date not announced5K1 Mile
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Patrick's Recruitment For Peace 3rd Annual Stronger Together 5kPittsfield, ME Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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Pound The Pavement 5K Color Fun Run/WalkBangor, ME Usually held in October · next date not announced5K
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South Portland Food Cupboard - St. Max 5K Run/Walk Road RaceScarborough, ME Usually held in August · next date not announced5K
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Steady State Distance FestivalPortland, ME Usually held in August · next date not announced100m1 Mile5K
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The Waldoboro Half MarathonWaldoboro, ME Usually held in September · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K
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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Portland, MEPortland, ME Usually held in August · next date not announced5K
5Ks in nearby states
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 7 min read How to Find a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon Near You A practical way to find running races near you: pick a distance, decide how far you'll travel, read the listing properly and confirm the details before you register.
- 4 min read Diplo's Run Club 2026-27: Every City, Date and Course Diplo's Run Club is a 5K with a post-race concert. Every US date for 2026-27 (San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, San Diego and Phoenix), start times and courses.
- 9 min read What's a Good 5K Time? Average Running Speed by Age and Sex Good 5K times by age and sex, from beginner to elite, and the average running speed in mph and km/h from the mile to the marathon, from the standards our free tool uses.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
5K Races in Maine: common questions
- How many 5Ks are there in Maine?
- RaceRove currently lists 51 upcoming 5Ks in Maine with a confirmed date, plus 47 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- How long is a 5K?
- A 5K is 3.1 miles (5 kilometres).
- Which Maine cities have the most 5Ks?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Portland (7), Kennebunk (3), Wells (3), Bangor (2) and Bath (2).
- When is 5K season in Maine?
- Of the upcoming 5Ks listed, the busiest months are May (9), June (9) and September (9).
- What is the biggest 5K in Maine?
- By estimated field size, the largest event with a 5K listed in Maine is the St. Mary's Steps for Hope 5K Run/Walk and Kids Obstacle Course, with about 24,949 runners across all of its distances.
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