Eliot Festival 5K Road Race |
NEWS FLASH-------> First 180 runners to register get the new dry-fit T-Shirt!
The Eliot Festival 5K Road Race runs at 8:30 am EDT Saturday, September 24, 2022, in support of Footprints Food Pantry in Kittery, ME and the Town of Eliot Fuel Assistance Fund. It kicks off the 41st Annual Eliot Festival Days celebration in the center of Eliot, Maine.
Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors, Kennebunk Savings Bank, Sandy Hill Farm, and Moriarty Electric Co. in memory of Dick McKenney.
Eliot Festival 5K Road Race is fast and competitive (USATF certification ME22001JK) along the Town’s scenic and rural by-ways with a fun-family-community spirit. It’s a great way to kick off the Fall running season! Cash prizes for 1st $250, 2nd $100, and 3rd $50 in men and women categories. Prizes awarded for winners in all age groups.
Featuring awards, great food, and a raffle! Register early to reserve your long-sleeve T-shirt! After the race, stay for Eliot Festival Days events - parade, Kid's Fun Run, booths, crafts, music, and more food!
Register by September 1st, 2022 for $36 (runners aged 18 and older), and $26 (runners 17 and under.) Registration includes bank charges. Late registration is $41 (runners aged 18 and older), and $31 (runners 17 and under.) 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 and create the team name first before members register.
Event Details
Packet Pick-up - Runner packets (bib & swag) are available before the Race on Friday, September 23rd from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at Eliot Fire Station, 1323 State Road, Eliot, ME 03903. Day-of packet pick up available Saturday, September 24th from 6:30 am to 8:00 am in Runners’ Marketplace near starting line.
Free Parking - Road Race parking is located on State Road across from Wiltshire Road in Eliot. Parking lot is open from 5:30 am to 8:00 am. Look for parking attendants to direct you. Speed limit is 10 MPH.
Schedule of Events - Please be prompt for the most fun. Parking closes at 8:00 am. 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 Runners’ Marketplace 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 - USATF certified course on Race Day. ChronoTrack timing (common start and finish) done to USATF standards. Results prepared for state and national rankings. Results on the Internet at athlinks.com and newenglandruns.com, and live at www.gsrs.com/raceresults. Results emailed to all pre-registered runners shortly after race.
Registration fees
5K (18+) Closed
Online registration closed-
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$36.00
early entry
Mar 20 – Sep 2 -
$41.00
late entry
Sep 2 – Sep 23
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5K (17 & Below) Closed
Online registration closed-
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$26.00
early entry
Mar 20 – Sep 2 -
$31.00
late entry
Sep 2 – Sep 23
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Gene Wypyski - Race Director
- Website
- Visit website
