Saturday, September 28, 2024 8:30am to benefit Mainspring Collective and Eliot Fuel Assistance Fund |
First 185 to register are guaranteed the great looking Eliot Festival 5K Road Race T-Shirt!
The Eliot Festival 5K Road Race starts promptly at 8:30 am EDT Saturday, September 28, 2024 from Eliot Police Station, kicking off the 43rd Eliot Festival Days celebration in the center of Eliot, Maine. Proceeds from the Race support the Mainspring Collective, which is building a stronger community by providing all citizens the resources to thrive, and Town of Eliot Fuel Assistance Fund which provides emergency help for urgent situations facing our neighbors.
Eliot Festival 5K is fast and competitive. 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!
NEW STARTING LINE: Eliot Town Hall is being renovated and we lost access to the USATF certified start/finish line in the parking lot. The new starting line is on State Road, next to the Eliot Police Station. Moving the start/finish line will add about 60 meters to the 5,000 meter race. Time will be recorded from the new starting line.
Walkers and strollers are welcome. No dogs or bikes, please. Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in men and women categories. Medals awarded for winners in all age groups.
After the race, stay for awards and great refreshments. And the Eliot Festival Days events await you - parade, Kid's Fun Run, booths, crafts, music, and more food!
Register on-line by 11:00 am September 27, 2024 for $42 (runners aged 18 and older) and $32 (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.
Packet Pick-up - Runner packets (bib & swag) are available before the Race on Friday, September 27th from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at Eliot Police Station, 27 Dixon Road, Eliot, ME 03903. Day-of packet pick up available Saturday, September 28th from 7:00 am to 8:00 am at the Police Station near starting line.
Free Parking nearby - CAUTION: Beware of Poison Ivy in the parking field. Runners' parking is located on State Road across from Wiltshire Road in Eliot. Parking area is open from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. Look for 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 raising of the American flag at the Police Station at 8:15 am. The Race starts at 8:30 am sharp. After the Race, runners disperse from the finish line into Hammond Park for refreshments, awards, 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. Details at https://www.gsrs.com/index.php/node/5201. 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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$42.00Apr 1 - Sep 27
5K (17 & Below) Closed
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$32.00Apr 1 - Sep 27
Contact information
- Event contact
- Gene Wypyski - Race Director
- Website
- Visit website
