Maranacook Lake Association and Watershed Friends 5K Run/Walk
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Maranacook Lake Association and Watershed Friends "Friends on the 4th" 5K Run/Walk
The Maranacook Lake Association and Watershed Friends present the 24th annual "Friends on the 4th" 5K Run and Walk on July 4, 2026 in Winthrop, Maine, hosted at 117 Bowdoin Street. The event is open to runners, joggers, and walkers and follows a loop through downtown Main Street before running mostly along the eastern shore of Maranacook Lake. The course is described by the organizers as forgiving and suited to a range of paces.
Registration details are specified by the organizers. Registration opens February 11, 2026; online registration is available through 1:00 pm EST on July 3, 2026. Payment and registration forms must be received by midnight EST on June 18, 2026 to guarantee a race T-shirt. Standard registration is listed at $30.00; same-day registration is available at the American Legion for a $40.00 fee and may be limited by state regulations. Same-day registration is subject to availability and may be handled with cash to expedite processing.
Awards are given for first place male and female in multiple age groups, starting at 10 and under and continuing in standard adult age brackets through 70 and over. Parking is not allowed along the race route; attendants will direct participants and spectators to designated parking areas. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
