Sebago Days 5K

The Norway Triathlon is a United States Triathlon (USAT)-sanctioned sprint triathlon that combines swimming, bicycle riding, and running.

Competitors begin with a 750-meter swim on a triangular course from Norway’s Pennesseewassee Park beach area near Route 118. Upon returning to the beach, swimmers will run to the transition area and mount their bikes for a 12.4-mile (20 km) ride up Route 118, taking a right turn on Greenwood Road to a turnaround point beyond Richardson Hollow Road. Once back at the transition area the final leg begins; a 3.1-mile (5 km) run through the paved roads of the Ashton neighborhood. The run continues back to Pennesseewassee Park for the finish line. Individual competitors undertake all three legs. Relay teams may be formed with 2 or 3 competitors. Racers of all abilities are encouraged to compete.

All proceeds benefit the Western Foothills Land Trust (WFLT). WFLT protects over 8,000 acres of land in the greater Oxford Hills via fee-owned lands and conservation easements with private landowners. The Trust manages over 34 miles of recreational trails for public use at seven of their preserves. Shepard’s Farm Preserve and Roberts Farm Preserves are very close to the Triathlon site in Norway, both featuring sculptures of the late Maine artist Bernard Langlais. Roberts Farm Preserve has 18k of grassed and groomed Nordic trails and a warming hut open during the winter. Shepard’s Farm offers 3 miles of mountain bike/hiking/running trails and is perfect for kite flying and sledding. It also includes a half-mile ADA-accessible loop trail suitable for all abilities.

RACE DETAILS (Course Maps)

• 750-meter swim

• 12.4 miles (20 km) bike

• 3.1 miles (5 km) run

RESTRICTIONS

• All participants must be 18 years or older.

• Relays may have 2 or 3 competitors.

RACE PACKET PICK-UP

• Friday, July 10, 2026: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM; at Little Red Schoolhouse, Route 118, Norway, Maine. (Just east of the Pennesseewassee Park entrance).

• Race Day (Saturday, July 11th) : 6:30 AM at Lake Pennesseewassee Park, Route 118, Norway, Maine.

RACE DAY INSTRUCTIONS

The race will begin promptly at 8:00 AM EDT, July 11th. Participants should arrive between 6:15 am and 7:30 am to set up. You will need to pick up a timing chip and get your body marked with your numbers before the race. Racers will meet with the race director at 7:30 am. The decision to allow wetsuits or not will be made the morning of the race.

VOLUNTEER

Please ask family and friends to volunteer. Email [email protected] to sign up to volunteer.

What: The STRIVE for 5 5K Road Race and Fun Run hosted by the STRIVE Business to Business Networking Group, a collection of business leaders from the Foden Road/Maine Mall district of South Portland (business leaders from surrounding communities also welcome). Foden Road Networking Group members are invested in supporting the local economy and residents through business-to-business fellowship, culminating in the annual STRIVE for 5 5K.

Proceeds benefit STRIVE, a nonprofit in the heart of the Foden Road district of South Portland. STRIVE engages and empowers 1,400+ young adults with developmental disabilities throughout Southern Maine through educational, social and employment training programs.

When: Sunday, July 12th, 2026

Children’s Fun Run begins at 8am, 5K/Walk Begins at 8:30am

Rain or Shine

Where: STRIVE, 28 Foden Road, South Portland ME 04106

Entry Fee: $25 on or before 04/12. $30 on or before 07/10. $35 for participants signing up on 07/11 (day before/packet pick-up) or 07/12 (day-of).

Participants 12 and under are free with an adult.

Every participant receives a shirt from STRIVE and free admittance to all elements of the block party.

Race Info: Children’s Fun Run will start at the STRIVE parking lot and go to the end of Foden Road (will be closed to traffic) before turning around to finish back at the parking lot. During the 5k, runners will line up and walkers will follow. The course runs from STRIVE on Foden Road through Texas Instruments’ Property onto Jet Port Plaza Road then circles back. Spectators can view the race on Foden Road & Jetport Road. Map available: www.pslstrive.org/STRIVEforFive

Pancake Breakfast: Join us after the STRIVE for 5 for a Pancake Breakfast starting at 9 AM! Breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, fruits, and assorted toppings! $3 for runners/walkers and $6 for anyone else!

Parking: Parking information available soon!

Packet Pick Up: Friday. July 10th from 3pm-9pm at 28 Foden Road, South Portland AND Sunday, July 12th (race morning) from 7:00am-8:00am at 28 Foden Road, South Portland

Awards: Presented to top male & female per age group: 12 and Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.

FMI: please contact STRIVE Program Director, Alex Woodhouse at (207)774-6278 or [email protected]

What: Windham Center 5K Run/Walk In Memory of Elliot P. Fogg (1929-1999) WALKERS WELCOME

When: Sunday July 12th NEW START TIME 5PM

Where: Windham Town Hall Corner of School Rd and Windham Center Rd Windham, Maine

Donation made to “American Lung Association of Maine”

Race is in memory of Elliot P Fogg, a World War II Veteran, horse racer, and custodian at Windham High School from March 1974 until June 1999, 1 month before his death of lung cancer on July 24, 1999.

5K Cost:

$26 Wicked Early Bird Pre-Registration through October 17th (Elliot's Birthday)

$29 Early Bird through May 1st

$34 Thereafter

$39 Race Day Registration 3:30PM to 5PM

Shirts are guaranteed through June 15th, as available after this date.

FREE DINNER by Corsetti's Windham

Questions contact Tony Myatt [email protected]

Awards Cash Prizes to Overall Male & Female Winners. Ten-Year Age Category Awards 14 & Under through 80 & Over, Top Running Club, Corporate Team, and Open Team of 4 or more members.

Old Course Records 2014 & 2015 Male Jesse Orach 16:20 2015 Female Zoe Goodwin 21:12 2015

2016-Present Course Records Male Nicholas Stricklen 16:15 2018 Female Emily Durgin 17:52 2017

No Refunds. In the event of catastrophic weather, a public health crisis, or extreme events beyond race managements’ control every effort will be made to hold the race on an alternate date. If this is not possible, the race will be transformed to a virtual event where participants run the course & submit their results on their own.