Ball Drop 5k Logo

Ball Drop 5k

Thu, Dec 31, 2026
In 53 days
Kennebunk, ME
1 Alewive Park Rd

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

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