Payson Park & Back Cove, Portland ME
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Event Overview
Join us around Back Cove for our 2nd Annual Maine Needs Community Walk & Race presented by Maine Beer Company!
Event Details
- Date: 2026-05-23
- Location: Payson Park & Back Cove, Portland, ME
- Event Types: 5K run, 3.5 mile run, 3.5 mile walk
- Family-Friendly: Events for all ages and activities for kids!
Community Engagement
- Activities: Visit with local non-profits and event sponsors
- Entertainment: Face painting for kids and a DJ
- Merchandise: Maine Needs merch for sale
- Additional Offerings: Enjoy coffee, snacks, and more!
Support Maine Needs
All proceeds help support Maine Needs mission of providing basic material goods for individuals and families throughout Maine.
- Needs: Sneakers, boots, clothing, outdoor gear, socks, underwear, diapers
- Additional Items: Bedding, towels, kitchen basics, baby gear, tents, sleeping bags, soap, deodorant, and cleaning products
- Requests: Over 1,000 requests each week from various service providers
- Volunteer Support: 6,000 volunteers support 523 providers from 265 organizations
Join Us
Support our mission and enjoy a morning along Back Cove. You don’t want to miss it!
Mission Statement
Do what's right. Essential needs for all.
More Information
For more details, visit the official race page: Maine Needs Community Walk & Race.
