Almost Half Way to St. Patrick's Day 5K
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Almost Half Way to St. Patrick's Day 5K
Almost Half Way to St. Patrick's Day 5K is a road race in Portland, Maine held on Sunday, September 20, 2026. The event is a 5K road race and walkers are welcome. The race starts and finishes at 84 Baxter Blvd and packet pickup is at Marathon Sports, 309 Marginal Way.
Registration fees are listed as $26 Wicked Early Bird pre-registration through March 24, $29 through June 1, $34 thereafter, and $39 race day. All pre-registrants by August 20 receive either a shirt or a stein while supplies last.
The race donates proceeds to Amvets Post 25. Course records are listed as a men's 15:48 (2024) and a women's 17:36 (2023). Awards include cash prizes for the top male and female overall winners and age group awards covering 14 and under through 80 plus. Team awards require a four person minimum and include cash prizes for top running club, corporate, and open teams.
Packet pickup is 0.9 miles from the start and 0.4 miles from the finish; maps will be provided and driving time between locations is under five minutes. A post race party is held at the Munjoy Hill Tavern, 189 Congress St; participants under 21 must remain with a parent. The event has a no refunds policy and may convert to a virtual format if necessary due to catastrophic weather or public health events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
