Ball Drop 5k
Typically 21–34°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2025
15–30°F
dry
2024
33–48°F
dry
2023
24–36°F
dry
2022
42–57°F
rain
2021
30–41°F
dry
2020
27–42°F
dry
2019
29–39°F
rain
2018
24–39°F
rain
2017
-6–5°F
dry
2016
16–34°F
rain
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About this race
Ball Drop 5k
Course
5k road course
The course will begin and end at Spurling Fitness in Kennebunk. It will follow local roads , mostly on sidewalks. We will have course marshals along the course at turn to direct runners along the proper route.
Benefiting
Maine Youth Sports Opportunity Fund
Parking
Spurling Fitness, 1 Alewive Park Road, Kennebunk ME
Please follow on site volunteers instructions for exact parking location.
Packet pickup
Thursday December 31
12:30pm - 1:45pm
If you arrive after 1:45pm you will need to wait until after the race start, when a team member has time, to pick up your bib. Race staff reserves the right to not let a participant start if they are too late. Please allow yourself plenty of time to pick up you bib and prepare for an on time race start/
Spectator guidelines
Spectators are welcome at the start/finish line. Please avoid parking on any private property along the course and anywhere that might interfere with the runners.
Food and beverage
We will provide light snacks and water at the finish line for all participants.
Course map
Train with a club
Run clubs near Kennebunk to train with before race day.
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