Sunday, August 2nd, 2026
South Main Street, Rockland ME
10K · 5K
65–90°F · low rain risk
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2025
66–88°F
dry
2024
67–100°F
dry
2023
64–74°F
rain
2022
69–89°F
dry
2021
64–75°F
dry
2020
68–99°F
dry
2019
63–93°F
dry
2018
75–93°F
dry
2017
67–93°F
dry
2016
63–96°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
The Maine Lobster Festival offers timed 5K and 10K road races! The 5K is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. The 10K is open to runners only.
Please join us!
Event Details and Schedule
- Packet Pickup: Pre-registered runners MUST pick up their race packets on Friday, August 1st from 10 am - 1 pm on the Festival grounds.
- Online Registration: Ends Thursday, July 31 at 9 pm.
- Race Day Registration: In-Person registration increases to $45.
- Refund Policy: Registration Fee is Non-Refundable.
Race Timing
Both races will start promptly at 8 am.
Awards and Medals
Finisher medals for all participants and awards for top male and female finishers in multiple age group categories for both races!!! Shirts are available for the first 300 participants to pick up their packet. Shirt sizes are not guaranteed.
Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors: Allen Agency, Samoset Resort, James Heavey Wealth Management, Maine Sport Outfitters, Maine State Credit Union.
Race Registration
For more information and to register, visit the official race page: Maine Lobster Festival Race Registration.
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