Eliot Festival 5K Road Race Eliot, Maine Saturday, September 30, 2023 to benefit Table of Plenty Eliot Fuel Assistance Fund |
NEWS FLASH-------> First 150 to register are guaranteed the great looking Eliot Festival 5K Race T-Shirt! On-line registration cuts off 2:00 pm Friday, Sept. 29. After that, register in person Friday evening or Saturday morning.
The Eliot Festival 5K Road Race starts promptly at 8:30 am EDT Saturday, September 30, 2023, kicking off the 42nd Eliot Festival Days celebration in the center of Eliot, Maine.
Proceeds from the Race will support two worthy causes: Table of Plenty, serving Eliot, Kittery, and So. Berwick, whose mission is to create a welcoming opportunity for food and fellowship for our friends, family and neighbors in need, and the Town of Eliot Fuel Assistance Fund, which provides emergency help for urgent situations facing our neighbors.
Eliot Festival 5K is fast and competitive (USATF cert. ME22001JK). The course is well-marked, with police escort along the Town’s scenic and rural by-ways. It’s a great way to kick off the Fall running season!
Walkers and strollers are welcome. No dogs, please. Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in men and women categories. Prizes awarded for winners in all age groups.
After the race, stay for awards, great refreshments, and an amazing raffle! And the Eliot Festival Days events await you - parade, Kid's Fun Run, booths, crafts, music, and more food!
Register on-line by September 29, 2023 for $40 (runners aged 18 and older) and $30 (runners 17 and under.) We pay the bank charges. Limited day-of registration available up to 8:00 am. Notice for Teams - Runners are encouraged to register as members of a specific team. The Team Captain should register first and create the team name before members register.
Event Details
Packet Pick-up - Runner packets (bib & swag) are available before the Race on Friday, September 29th from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at Eliot Town Hall, 1333 State Road, Eliot, ME 03903. Day-of packet pick up available Saturday, September 30th from 7:00 am to 8:00 am in Town Hall parking lot near starting line.
Free Parking nearby - CAUTION: Beware of Poison Ivy in the parking field.
Road Race parking is located on State Road across from Wiltshire Road in Eliot. Parking lot is open from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. Look for parking attendants to direct you. Speed limit is 10 MPH.
Schedule of Events - Please be prompt for the most fun. The 5K Road Race opens with the raising of the American Flag at 8:15 am. The Race starts at 8:30 am sharp. After the Race, runners disperse from the finish line into Town Hall parking lot for refreshments and announcements.
Food and Water - Water is available at start/finish area. A water station is set up at approximately 2.8 km on Race course. Complimentary food and drink for runners after Race.
Course Timing - ChronoTrack chip timing (common start and finish) done to USATF standards on a USATF certified course. Results prepared for state and national rankings and available at athlinks.com and newenglandruns.com, and live at www.gsrs.com/raceresults. Results texted to all pre-registered runners shortly after race.
Registration fees
5K (18+) Closed
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$40.00Apr 3 - Sep 29
5K (17 & Below) Closed
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$30.00Apr 3 - Sep 29
Contact information
- Event contact
- Gene Wypyski - Race Director
- Website
- Visit website
