4 running, fun run, and walking events in Kennebunk, Maine

Kennebunk Free Library 29th Edition 5K

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Registration for the Kennebunk Free Library 29th Edition 5K is now open! Preregistration closes at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8. Same day registration begins at 4:00 p.m. on Race Day: Friday, July 10. (Same day registration costs are $45 for adults; $30 for children.)

Our scenic, USATF-certified course begins and ends in the library parking lot, winding through peaceful local neighborhoods and the beautiful and perfectly-maintained Hope Cemetery and Woods trails.

Following the race, join us for a party on the library lawn, with live music, food, and a beer tent!

Prizes will go to the top male and female finisher in each of eight age categories.

Next year is our 30th anniversary! To celebrate, we are reflecting on how far we've come. If you have participated in past races, we would love to hear your stories and see your photos. You can share them on social media or email them to the address below.

Please email [email protected] or call us at (207) 985-2173 if you have any questions.

Come run with us on a USATF certified course that begins and ends at beautiful Kennebunk Beach. The course winds through a shaded, beachside neighborhood and finishes alongside the Atlantic. Post-race snacks, beverages and kid activities provided.

• The 1k Kids Fun Run begins at 8:30 AM and the 5k road race begins at 8:45 AM.

• **Day of registration begins at 7:30am with a added cost

• Register before July 7th to receive a discount entry fee.

DIDN'T GET IN TO BEACH TO BEACON 10K OR WANT TO DO A DYNAMIC DOUBLE????????????

BLUE LOBSTER 4-MILER WALKERS WELCOME

WHERE: KENNEBUNK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 177 ALEWIVE RD KENNEBUNK,ME

RACE MAKES DONATIONS TO: KENNEBUNK HIGH SCHOOL XC AND TRACK BOOSTERS

COST: $26 Wicked Early Bird Registration by April 21st $29 Early Bird Registration April 22nd-June 15th $34 Thereafter $39 RACE DAY 7:30-9AM

Shirt deadline is July 15th, as available after.

CASH PRIZES FOR OVERALL WINNERS. AWARDS IN AGE GROUPS AND TEAM CATEGORIES.

Course Record: Male 20:56 Alexander Grout 2023 Female 24:54 Molly Schassberger 2021

OUT AND BACK 4-MILE RACE ON THE EASTERN TRAIL IN KENNEBUNK

POST RACE FOOD DONATED BY DUFFY'S TAVERN KENNEBUNK

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.