Maine · BACK COVE SERIES 5K
Weekly Back Cove Series
Weekly Back Cove Series is a BACK COVE SERIES 5K event held in Portland, Maine. It was last held on August 26, 2026 and is usually run in August; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 250 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- August
- Location
- Portland, ME
- Field size
- ~250 runners
Race details
- Last held
- August 26, 2026
- Usually held in
- August
- Location
- Portland, Maine
- Distances
- BACK COVE SERIES 5K
- Field size
- About 250 runners
- Registration
- raceroster.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 20, 2026: closed
- Start time
- 6:00 PM EDT
About the Weekly Back Cove Series
WEEKLY BACK COVE SERIES 2026 in Portland, ME.
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Weekly Back Cove Series: common questions
- When is the Weekly Back Cove Series?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in August. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Weekly Back Cove Series held?
- In Portland, Maine.
- What distances does the Weekly Back Cove Series offer?
- BACK COVE SERIES 5K.
- How many people run the Weekly Back Cove Series?
- About 250 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Weekly Back Cove Series?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceroster.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Weekly Back Cove Series?
- Registration status as last checked October 20, 2026: closed. $55.49 (from raceroster.com, checked October 20, 2026).
- What time does the Weekly Back Cove Series start?
- 6:00 PM EDT.
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