Eliot Festival 5K Road Race

Eliot Festival 5K Road Race

Saturday, September 26, 2026

Eliot, Maine Town Hall

The Eliot Festival 5K Road Race is Saturday, September 26, 2026, kicking off the 45th Eliot Festival Days celebration in the center of Eliot, Maine. Proceeds from the race support Footprints Food Pantry, Eliot Fuel Assistance Fund, and William Fogg Library. Eliot Festival 5K is fast and competitive. The USATF-certified 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!

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 immediately thereafter. Runners finishing the race disperse into Town Hall parking lot for refreshments, awards, and announcements. The new Town Hall is open to the public. And Eliot Festival Days events await you with the parade, Kid's Fun Run, booths, crafts, music, and more food!

Starting Line - The start and finish line is in the Eliot 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.

Registration - Sign up on-line by 10:00 am September 25, 2026 for $45 (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 25 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 26 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.

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. 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.