Eliot Festival 5K Road Race Saturday, September 27, 2025 8:30am Eliot, Maine Town Hall |
FLASH - We are now closed to online registration. In person registration is available Friday night, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at Eliot Town Hall and Saturday, race day, from 7:00 am to 8:00 am. Please read on for Race details!
We have run out of MEDIUM size t-shirts.
The Eliot Festival 5K Road Race starts promptly at 8:30 am EDT Saturday, September 27, 2025 from the Eliot Town Hall parking lot, kicking off the 44th Annual Eliot Festival Days celebration in the center of Eliot, Maine. Proceeds from the race support Footprints Food Pantry and the Eliot Fuel Assistance Fund.
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!
Starting Line - The start and finish line is in the newly renovated Town Hall parking lot.
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 10:00 am September 26, 2025 for $44 (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 26th from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at Eliot Town Hall parking lot, 1333 State Road, Eliot, ME 03903. Day-of packet pick up available Saturday, September 28th from 7:00 am to 8:00 am near the 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 Eliot Town Hall 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, awards, and announcements. The new Town Hall will be open to the public if you want to look around!
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 available 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
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K (18+) Closed
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$44.00Mar 1 - Sep 26
5K (17 & Below) Closed
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$32.00Mar 1 - Sep 26
Contact information
- Event contact
- Gene Wypyski - Race Director
- Website
- Visit website
