2 cycling, road, and running events in Hallowell, Maine

Old Hallowell Day

Hills and Thrills Bike Ride

7:15AM Saturday - July 18, 2026

Welcome! This will be the 11th Old Hallowell Day Hills and Thrills bike ride, one that takes cyclists on a journey through the beautiful rolling hills of Hallowell and neighboring communities. The ride begins at the Boat Landing in downtown Hallowell and takes cyclists on a tour of several roads and hills the city has to offer. Just for fun - we will offer two courses this year - one is 100% asphalt, the other is 50-50 gravel/road. Both courses are about 23 miles long and climbs over 1500-2000 feet. Both routes end up back in downtown Hallowell.

This is not a race.

This is a recreational ride for moderately experienced cyclists. Due to the distance and the hills, beginners and children will not do well.

Registration: Online pre-registration recommended. Pre-registration closes on Friday, July 17th. The tax-deductible fee defrays the cost of the event - road signs, posters, t-shirts, etc. Any remaining amounts go towards Old Hallowell Day itself, which is a non-profit (501c) organization whose goal is to celebrate a local community.

• $25 registration fee

• Capped at 30 riders

• Ride goes on, rain or shine

Start Check in: 7:00-7:15AM at the Hallowell Boat Landing, Hallowell, Maine.

Start Time: 7:15AM Sharp!!! - this is to ensure we clear the area before the 5K Road Race starts.

Course(s): Draft Routes on RideWithGPS

Route Options:

Road:https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53783817

Mixed Surface: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53783773

note: on the road option you can opt not to climb Central Street at mile 22.4 and just return to the boat landing

Finish Check in: 9:00-9:30AM at the intersection of Central and Second Street. Riders are asked to check in when complete so we are assured everyone has completed the ride safely.

Safety: Riders are required to wear a helmet and sign a Code of Conduct.

T-shirt Guarantee: Ride t-shirts for all who pre-register.

The Old Hallowell Day committee thanks you for supporting and participating in Old Hallowell Day (http://oldhallowellday.org).

Run with the Sturgeons who migrate in the Kennebec River through Hallowell

each year in late Spring & early Summer, sometimes called “living dinosaurs.”

July 18 th , 2026

Vaughn Field Way

Hallowell, Maine

OHD 5K Road Race

Race start: 7:30 AM

Registration Guidelines

*Pre-registration is required to participate in this event.

Registration must be made prior to midnight on Tuesday, July 14.

$30.00 registration fee prior to Friday, July 3 rd . $40.00 July 4 th through July 15 th .

Registration closes at midnight on Tuesday July 14 th . Walk in registration will not be

available.

*This is a running race event only, walking the course is prohibited.

Following the start of the 5K will be a Fun Kids race and activities also at Vaughn Field

OHD Fun Kids Race (Ages 10 and under) 1000 meter run around Vaughn Field.

Start time: 8:15 AM

$7.00 registration fee (accepted through 7/14/26 until 11:59 PM Eastern Time)

Fun awards will be given to children in the following age brackets: 3-5, 6-8 and 9-10.

Can’t run this year but would like to participate in some way?

Would you like to show support for family members and friends that may be participating?

Donations are being accepted until July 14th on the race registration site.

 The 5K starts & finishes at Vaughn Field, a short walk from the OHD parade and

all downtown activities and celebrations. You may even spot a Sturgeon in action!

 T-Shirts will only be available to those who register by July 3 rd .

 Prizes will be awarded for Overall winners and age group winners in Female,

Male and Non-Binary Divisions.

Please join us by registering to run, to join the Kids Race donate in support of friends &

family participating or just to help support the OHD 5K future success.