Maine Running Hall of Fame 5K
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Maine Running Hall of Fame 5K
The Maine Running Hall of Fame 5K is an event held in memory of Julius Marzul, a World War II veteran and longtime runner. The race serves as a fundraiser, with donations directed toward the Maine Running Hall of Fame. The event is open to both runners and walkers.
The course follows a counter-clockwise loop around the Back Cove in Portland. Participants begin the race at the Back Cove Soccer Fields and finish at 84 Baxter Blvd. The current course records for the event stand at 15:37 for men and 18:11 for women.
Participants can participate in the following distance:
- 5 km (3.1 miles)
Registered participants receive shirts if they sign up by May 10th. Awards are presented to overall winners, age group leaders, and team categories, with cash prizes available for the overall winners. Following the race, an all you can eat pizza buffet is provided for participants at Otto's Pizza on Read Street.
In case of extreme weather or other major disruptions, race management attempts to reschedule the event. If rescheduling is not possible, the competition transitions to a virtual format where participants complete the course and submit their results independently. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
