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Starting line will be at the Train Depot Station on the Belfast Rail Trail
Join PAWS Animal Adoption Center on June 13th for the 9th Annual Paces for PAWS run/walk to be held on the Belfast Rail Trail.
All proceeds will go toward supporting PAWS continuing efforts to provide shelter, food, and medical attention to animals in need
of a helping paw and lots of love.
Learn more about PAWS by visiting www.pawscares.org.
This event is part of RunBelfast's 2026 race series held in Belfast, Maine (more at https://www.runbelfast.org/).
The RunBelfast Series is grateful for the support of the Belfast Parks and Recreation Department.
PACES for PAWS Event details and schedule
Event: Paces for PAWS 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Walk
When: June 13, 2026
Times: Day of Registration Opens at 7:00am
Start times for both run/walk and walk at 8:30am
Starting line is at the Train Deport on the Belfast Rail Trail.
(13 Oak Hill Rd, Belfast, ME 04915)
** Parking lot is available **
If you bring your dog, it must be on a lease; also you must have proof of rabies vaccination and town registration.
Poop bags and water are also a must bring.
Event details and schedule
"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.
USA Swimming Club. 11 members.