About the Mary Cleary 5k ( Cruisin Into Waterville )
The course winds through Waterville on open roads, starting near a baseball field and threading through downtown before climbing Madison Street. It turns through residential side streets, crosses a main highway, and finishes at the public library. The route mixes quiet neighborhood roads with a few busier crossings, so some traffic awareness helps.
Day-of packet pickup and registration happen at the old fireman's pavilion, with parking available at both the library and the baseball field nearby. The award ceremony follows a free kids' run that goes off after the main race, so there is usually still a crowd gathered when results are announced.
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Distances & Start Times
3.1 Miles9/19/2026 08:30$25
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