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Sunday, October 11th, 2026
Route 35/37, Waterford ME
1 Mile · 5K
45–62°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2025
38–64°F
dry
2024
44–61°F
dry
2023
43–59°F
dry
2022
36–58°F
dry
2021
51–68°F
dry
2020
41–57°F
dry
2019
46–61°F
dry
2018
48–55°F
rain
2017
51–63°F
dry
2016
39–65°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Oct 11
Cloudy · 37–64°F
Sunday, Oct 11starts near 37°F · 36% chance of rain · wind up to 10 mph
About this race
A scenic out & back run beginning at the historic Waterford Commons and continuing alongside Keoka Lake, while offering the classic fall beauty amidst the rolling hills!!!
The race is held in conjunction with The Waterford/Harrison PTO "Great Western Chili Cook Off" w/free chili samples for all 5K race participants!!!
Event details and schedule
- Race Day Registration opens @ 9:00 AM
- Roads leading to the event will close @ 11:20 AM
- Children's Fun Run begins @ 11:30 AM
- 5K Road Race & Fitness walk begins @ 12 Noon
- Designated parking within walking distance of the start
- Porta-Potties available near registration station
- Please no pets
- All registrations are final and no transfers will be permitted
- Free T-Shirts for the first (100) 5K entries received before Sept 11
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