Portland Thanksgiving Day 4 Miler
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Portland Thanksgiving Day 4 Miler
The Portland Thanksgiving Day event is the 45th annual running of a community race in Portland, Maine. It features a certified, two loop 4 Mile course that winds through the Historic Old Port and Downtown districts. A children’s race, the Kids K, covers approximately 0.62 miles with an out-and-back route from Monument Square to the Court House and a finish in front of City Hall.
Distances:
- 4 Miles: certified two loop course through the Historic Old Port and Downtown.
- 0.62 Miles (Kids K): out and back from Monument Square to the Court House with finish at City Hall.
Registration opens May 22, 2026 and closes November 25, 2026. Registration fees listed are $33.00 for the 4 Miler and $3.00 for the Kids K. Race shirts are guaranteed to the first 400 registered participants.
The event is run by volunteers. Proceeds benefit Partners for World Health, Portland Trails, St. Patrick’s Secondary School in Iten, Kenya, and various area non-profits. The event also includes a long-running food drive, in its 41st year, benefiting Project Feed; non-perishable food items are accepted on race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
