Maine · 5K

2026-2027 5K Races in Maine

Every upcoming 5K in Maine, all 57 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

57 upcoming 5K races · 24 with finish-time stats

10K Races 12Half Marathons 9Marathons 5
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By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The Maine races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field2,205 finishersTough Mountain Challengein the 5KLongest-running13th year13th Annual Wells Veterans Day 5Kannual tradition

Maine 5K Races by City

Portland 7Biddeford 4Kennebunk 4Bath 3Wells 2Bar Harbor 2Waterboro 2Falmouth 2Waterville 2Greenville 2Augusta 2Norway 1Kennebunkport 1Sanford 1Topsham 1Hollis Center 1Cape Elizabeth 1Westbrook 1South Portland 1Cumberland 1Caribou 1Rockport 1Lewiston 1York Beach 1

5K Races in Maine by Month

October 2026 5November 2026 18May 2027 9June 2027 7July 2027 5

The Next 5K Runs in Maine

57 total
Sun, Oct 25, 2026STEM 5K at Biddeford Middle School Biddeford, ME5KFrom $20Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026October Canicross Races Norway, ME2K5KRegistration closedFrom $15Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026I Heart Biddeford 5K Biddeford, ME5KFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Holistic Hustle 5K/10K Kennebunkport, ME5K10K0.5 MilesFrom $15Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Trick or Trail: A Costumed 5K Trail Run Wells, ME5KFrom $55Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026St. Thomas Mingle Jingle Run 5K & Turkey Trot Sanford, ME5KFrom $35Details Sat, Nov 7, 202610th Annual Portland Waterfront 5K Portland, ME5KFrom $15Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Saint James School Trot for Catholic Education 5K and Kids Fun Run Biddeford, ME5KFrom $25Details Sun, Nov 8, 2026Cancer Can Suck A Cactus 5K/10K Kennebunk, ME10K5K0.6 MilesFrom $40Details Sun, Nov 8, 2026Henry's Crusade for Kim Biddeford, ME5K615 Yards1 MileFrom $35Details Sun, Nov 8, 2026MTA Class of 2028 Pie Run 5K Topsham, ME5K1KFrom $25Details Sat, Nov 14, 202613th Annual Wells Veterans Day 5K Wells, ME5KFrom $25Details

How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a 5K in Maine

Which Maine cities have the most 5K races?

Portland (7), Biddeford (4), Kennebunk (4), Bath (3) lead the state for 5K races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.

When are most 5K races held in Maine?

November is the busiest month for 5K races in Maine, with 18 of the 57, followed by May with 9. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Maine 5K races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 22 5K races in Maine with published results, the typical median finish is around 32:19, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.

Are there trail 5K races in Maine?

Yes, 4 races around Maine get you off the pavement: 4 are trail races.