1 running event in Hallowell, Maine

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.