Blueberry Cove Half Marathon

The Maine Lobster Festival offers timed 5K and 10K road races! The 5K is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. The 10K is open to runners only.

Please join us!

Event details and schedule

Pre-registered runners MUST pick up their race packets on:

• Friday, August 1st from 10 am - 1 pm on the Festival grounds.

• Online registration ends Thursday, July 31 at 9 pm.

• Race Day/In-Person registration increases to $45.

• Registration Fee is Non-Refundable.

Both races will start promptly at 8am.

Finisher medals for all participants and awards for top male and female finishers in multiple age group categories for both races!!! Shirts are available for the first 300 participants to pick up their packet. Shirt sizes are not guaranteed.

Thank you to our sponsors: Allen Agency, Samoset Resort, James Heavey Wealth Management, Maine Sport Outfitters, Maine State Credit Union

"A Harbor Fest Tradition"

Scenic, fairly flat course that includes a few gentle hills, shaded neighborhoods, a stretch along the water front, and the Armistice Foot Bridge across the Passagassawaukeag River; one water stop. Everyone is welcome to join from those looking to run a personal best to families wanting to share a healthy run/walk. Top female and male runners receive 10 lbs of live lobsters (“bugs”).

Sponsorship of the Bug Run is provided by the First National Bank, Belfast, Maine.

This event is one of five events in the RunBelfast 2026 race series held in Belfast, Maine (https://www.runbelfast.org/). Events include: Paces for PAWS 5K - Jun 13; Lions Kilted Canter 5K - Jul 18; Rotary Bug Run 5K - August 8; WCHV Hospice Volunteers 5K - Sep 12; and Lions Ghostly Gallop - October 24.

RunBelfast is grateful for the support provided by City of Belfast Parks and Recreation, City of Belfast Police, and City of Belfast Fire and Ambulance

Event details and schedule

When: Saturday, August 8, 2026, 8:00 a.m. start

Where: Parking lot at Union Street and Miller Street, Belfast, Maine

Race-day registration and Packet pick-up: Race day between 07:00-07:45 a.m.

Fee: $25 through August 5; $30 race day; $25 for active duty military; souvenir t-shirts are guaranteed for all runners who register by July 24; after that date, t-shirts are available while supplies last

Awards: Overall female and male receive 10 lbs of live lobsters (“bugs”); then top M & F in each of 9 age groups (pre-teen thru 80+) receive medals

PARKING

The following parking restrictions will be in place, starting at 7 AM on Saturday, August 16th:

• Commercial Street will be closed at Union Street, and there will not be parking on Commercial Street throughout the weekend.

• The lower Belfast Common parking lot at Front St. and Commercial Street is for event volunteers ONLY.

• Belfast Boathouse parking lot will be for vendors and H/C parking only (requires a placard or plate).

• Front Street between Federal & Spring Streets and Federal Street at Main Street.

Racers are directed FIRST to city parking lots (Washington Street, Beaver Street) and then single, parallel parking (right side, aka downhill) on Front Street, and other additional city/downtown streets. Runners should not be parking in the neighborhoods if at all possible. They should use the downtown street parking and parking lots.

The 21st Annual Westport Island Shore Run 10K Road Race and Fun Walk will take place on Sunday, August 16, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m. (The Fun Walk will start at 8:30am). In this exciting race on bridge-accessible Westport Island, you will run on a USATF-certified course through scenic pine and fir tree forests and over two bridges spanning inlets to Heal Cove and Montsweag Bay. The Damariscotta, Maine Lincoln County News has called the Westport Island Shore Run a "beautiful course," and a "very exciting run." Come run in Maine's best little 10K race! All proceeds after expenses will benefit the brave women and men of the Westport Island Volunteer Fire Department.

Event details and schedule

The 3.5 mile "Fun Walk" starts at the Old Town Hall at 8:30 a.m. The 10K Road Race begins at 9:00 a.m. at the Old Town Hall. Race packets may be picked up at the Old Town Hall beginning at 7:30 a.m. on race day. Race Day Registration also begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Old Town Hall. On site parking available at the Old Town Hall.