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10 walking events in Portland, Maine

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find walking events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

  • Maine Track Club Longfellow 3K [runsignup.com]

    Sun, Mar 29, 2026 at 8:00 AM

    Description

    Celebrate Portland, Maine's No. 1 bard, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, with an in-person 3K run or virtual 3K run/walk/swim on our scenic route on Congress St., Portland, Maine.

    The race will begin...

    Celebrate Portland, Maine's No. 1 bard, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, with an in-person 3K run or virtual 3K run/walk/swim on our scenic route on Congress St., Portland, Maine.

    The race will begin promptly at 8AM on Sunday, March 29th, 2026. The start and finish line is located on Congress Street, directly in front of Lincoln Park and Top of the Old Port parking.

    Awards will directly follow race at or near 9AM. We anticipate holding the awards ceremony in the gym of Portland HS.

    Handcrafted awards to 1st and 2nd overall Male, Female and Non-Binary participants as well as the top overall Team. Handcrafted age group awards to top Male, Female in categories <10, 11-14, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-84, 85+.

    RACE UPDATES as of 2/26:

    We are lucky to have Portland High School host our event this year. Portland High School School will be available to runners starting at 6:30am-10:00am on race day. We anticipate having the awards ceremony in the gym immediately after the race concludes ~9am. The only restrooms available for the race will be at Portland High School.

    Bib pick up for the race will be held at FinishStrongPT (in the back of Marathon Sports Portland) on Saturday, March 28th from 10-12pm. We will also have bib pickup and registration open the morning of the race at Portland HS, starting at 6:30am on race day.

    3k Run Swim Virtual Walk

    350 Congress Street, Portland, Maine, 04101, United States
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  • Dash for the Derby 5K [runsignup.com]

    Sat, May 02, 2026 at 9:00 AM

    Description

    KENTUCKY DERBY DAY

    WHAT: DASH FOR THE DERBY 5K WALKERS WELCOME

    WHEN: SATURDAY MAY 2ND 9AM AT MARATHON SPORTS PORTLAND 309 MARGINAL WAY PORTLAND, MAINE

    FOR WHOM: RACE MAKES DONATIONS TO: “A RUNNING...

    KENTUCKY DERBY DAY

    WHAT: DASH FOR THE DERBY 5K WALKERS WELCOME

    WHEN: SATURDAY MAY 2ND 9AM AT MARATHON SPORTS PORTLAND 309 MARGINAL WAY PORTLAND, MAINE

    FOR WHOM: RACE MAKES DONATIONS TO: “A RUNNING PASSION”

    COST*:

    $28 WICKED EARLY BIRD PRE-REGISTRATION BY SEPTEMBER 30TH

    $32 EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION THRU FEBRUARY 28TH

    $35 THEREAFTER

    $39 RACE DAY

    *ALL REGISTRANTS BY APRIL 1ST GUARANTEED A RACE SINGLET, AS AVAILABLE AFTERWARDS.

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

    COURSE RECORDS: MALE ELIJAH CARET 16:47 2021 FEMALE MARISA SMITH 22:05 2021

    RACE PICKUP/RACE DAY SIGN UP 7:30-9AM MARATHON SPORTS MARGINAL WAY PORTLAND, MAINE.

    PLEASE USE THE PARK AND RIDE ON MARGINAL WAY TO LEAVE PARKING SPACES FOR MARATHON SPORTS CUSTOMERS

    POST RACE REFRESHMENTS & AWARDS CEREMONY IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE RACE AT MARATHON SPORTS

    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.

    3.1 Miles 5k Run Virtual Walk

    309 Marginal Way, Portland, Maine, 04101, United States
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  • Maine Needs - A Community Walk & Race [maineneeds.org] [Register at runsignup.com]

    Sat, May 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM

    Description

    Join us around Back Cove for our 2nd Annual Maine Needs Community Walk & Race presented by Maine Beer Company!

    This event is a family-friendly community effort that brings together students,...

    Join us around Back Cove for our 2nd Annual Maine Needs Community Walk & Race presented by Maine Beer Company!

    This event is a family-friendly community effort that brings together students, families, local businesses, and community members to do what's right for a morning of fun, fitness, and fundraising. The event features a 5K run combined with a 3.5 mile run and 3.5 mile walk. Attendees will also enjoy visiting with local non-profits and event sponsors, face painting for kids, a DJ, Maine Needs merch for sale, coffee, snacks and more!

    All proceeds help support Maine Needs mission of providing basic material goods for individuals and families throughout Maine.

    Each week, Maine Needs receives 1,000+ requests from caseworkers, teachers, nurses and street outreach teams for basics, such as; sneakers, boots, clothing, outdoor gear, socks, underwear, diapers, bedding, towels, kitchen basics, baby gear, tents, sleeping bags, soap, deodorant and cleaning products. These items reach individuals and families all over Maine that are going without these essential items.

    Over 6,000 volunteers support the work of 523 providers from 265 organizations across Maine. Support our mission and enjoy a morning along Back Cove. You don’t want to miss it!

    Do what's right. Essential needs for all.

    5k 3.5 Miles Run Walk

    Portland, Maine, 04101, United States
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