Eliot Festival 5K Road Race

Eliot Festival 5K Road Race

Date and Location

• Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
• Location: 1333 State Rd., Eliot, ME

Race Overview

The Eliot Festival 5K Road Race is Saturday, September 26, 2026, kicking off the 45th Eliot Festival Days celebration in the center of Eliot, Maine. Proceeds from the race support Footprints Food Pantry, Eliot Fuel Assistance Fund, and William Fogg Library. Eliot Festival 5K is fast and competitive. The USATF-certified course is well-marked, with police escort along the Town’s scenic and rural by-ways. It’s a great way to kick off the Fall running season!

Schedule of Events

• Opening Ceremony: 5K Road Race opens with raising of the American flag at Eliot Town Hall at 8:15 am.
• Race Start: The Race starts immediately thereafter.
• Post-Race: Runners finishing the race disperse into Town Hall parking lot for refreshments, awards, and announcements.
• Festival Activities: Eliot Festival Days events await you with the parade, Kid's Fun Run, booths, crafts, music, and more food!

Starting Line

The start and finish line is in the Eliot Town Hall parking lot. Walkers and strollers are welcome. No dogs or bikes, please. Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in men and women categories. Medals awarded for winners in all age groups.

Registration

• Online Registration: Sign up on-line by 10:00 am September 25, 2026 for $45 (runners aged 18 and older) and $32 (runners 17 and under.)
• Day-of Registration: Limited day-of registration available up to 8:00 am.
• Team Registration: Runners are encouraged to register as members of a specific team; the Team Captain should register first and create the team name before members register.

Packet Pick-up

Runner packets (bib & swag) are available before the Race on Friday, September 25 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at Eliot Town Hall parking lot, 1333 State Road, Eliot, ME 03903. Day-of packet pick-up is available Saturday, September 26 from 7:00 am to 8:00 am near the starting line.

Parking

Free Parking: CAUTION: Beware of Poison Ivy in the parking field. Runners' parking is located on State Road across from Wiltshire Road in Eliot. Parking area is open from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. Look for attendants to direct you. Speed limit is 10 MPH.

Food and Water

Water is available at start/finish area. A water station is set up at approximately 2.8 km on Race course. Complimentary food and drink available for runners after Race.

Course Timing

ChronoTrack chip timing (common start and finish) done to USATF standards. Results prepared for state and national rankings and available at athlinks.com and newenglandruns.com, and live at www.gsrs.com/raceresults. Results texted to all pre-registered runners shortly after race.

More Information

For additional details and updates, visit the official race page at Eliot Festival 5K.