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Sunday, October 11th, 2026
2 Andrews Road, Lewiston ME
5K
47–62°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2025
42–63°F
dry
2024
45–61°F
dry
2023
45–61°F
dry
2022
35–57°F
dry
2021
49–66°F
dry
2020
41–60°F
dry
2019
46–62°F
dry
2018
48–54°F
rain
2017
51–64°F
dry
2016
42–62°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Oct 11
Cloudy · 38–64°F
Sunday, Oct 11starts near 38°F · 33% chance of rain · wind up to 11 mph
About this race
Our Steps for Hope, Strides for Mental Health event in partnership with Bates College takes place on Sunday, October 11, 2026, on the Bates campus. The event features a 5K Walk/Run and Kids Obstacle Course. All funds raised through this event will support the expansion of behavioral (mental) health programs at St. Mary’s. Every participant, donor and sponsor grow access to services for people across Maine who require hospitalization because of serious mental illness.
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