Lyseth 5k Fun Run
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2026 Lyseth 5k Fun Run
The Lyseth 5k Fun Run is an annual run and walk that raises funds for Lyseth Elementary School through its PTA. The event takes place in Portland, Maine at 175 Auburn Street on November 14, 2026. The course runs through quiet, less traveled roads in the North Deering neighborhoods and includes local spectator support. A free half-mile Fun Run for children in kindergarten through fifth grade starts the event.
Distances:
- 5K course along neighborhood roads
- 1/2 mile kids Fun Run for K–5
The event supports enrichment programs, classroom materials, special programs, and field trips for Lyseth students. Registration options include youth and adult categories, with choices for shirts or no shirt and published fees as follows: Youth (12 and under) with shirt $18, without shirt $12; Adult with shirt $30, without shirt $20. Registration dates are shown from September 30 to November 12. There are two water stops on the 5K course at approximately 1.5 and 2.5 miles, and water plus bananas will be available at the finish. Packet and T-shirt pickup and same-day registration are provided. Local sponsors support the event and volunteers help run it. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
