Finale 5K
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About the race
The Finale 5K is scheduled for December 27, 2026 in Bangor, Maine. The course begins on Merchants Plaza near the Bangor Area Transit Center and follows the same layout used in previous years. A course map is available. The event will be officially timed by Brewer Timing Services and awards will be presented to overall and age-group winners.
Online registration opens November 20 and carries a fee of $20; online registration closes December 24. Race-day bib pick-up and registration will take place at 33 State Street in Bangor; race-day registration has a fee of $25 and accepts cash or check only. The first 60 registrants will receive a free Finale 5K knit hat; only the first 60 registrants will receive a hat.
The course crosses railroad tracks twice near Sea Dog Brewing. Trains can pass through during the race, so participants should be aware of the possibility of delays. The course is not closed to traffic and road safety and weather could impact the event; refunds will not be available.
The organizer provides a nonbinary category and an option to not select a gender. Runners who do not select a gender category are not eligible for prizes. The identity listed on the sign-up form will be published in results and may be announced during awards presentations; participants who prefer not to be recognized should notify race officials in advance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
