Downeast Dash

JUL

18

2026

Downeast Dash in Machias, Maine features 5K and 1 Mile events on July 18, 2026, including a kids mile and a 5K option with a shirt. Proceeds support the Maine Veterans Home and the day includes a post race lunch and raffle.

Sat 18 Jul 2026

Machias, Maine

Website

5 kilometers

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Downeast Dash : Machias, Maine

The Downeast Dash is an organized running event associated with the Machias Maine Veterans Home located at 32 Veterans Way, Machias, ME 04654. The event span is listed from June 18 to July 18, 2026, with race activities taking place on July 18, 2026. All profits from the event are designated for the Maine Veterans' Home in Machias.

Event distances and options include:

5K
1 Mile
1 Mile - Kids
5K with T-shirt
T-Shirts available for purchase through the event window

The race course begins and ends at the Maine Veterans' Home parking lot. A post race lunch with residents is scheduled to follow the run. Raffle prizes are provided by race sponsors, and registrants may make additional donations during registration to support the Maine Veterans' Home.

Registration details provided by the organizer note that 5K pre-registration with a t-shirt is open through July 1, 2026, and general pre-registration for the 5K and 1 Mile closes on July 17, 2026. Various pricing tiers are indicated for each event and for t-shirt purchases. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

1 Mile

1 Mile - Kids