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Saturday, May 1st, 2027
309 Marginal Way, Portland ME
5K
42–57°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2026
40–61°F
dry
2025
39–55°F
dry
2024
42–53°F
dry
2023
49–63°F
rain
2022
40–59°F
dry
2021
42–56°F
dry
2020
45–53°F
rain
2019
38–55°F
dry
2018
35–55°F
dry
2017
42–45°F
dry
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About this race
KENTUCKY DERBY DAY
Event Details
- What: DASH FOR THE DERBY 5K - WALKERS WELCOME
- When: SATURDAY MAY 1ST 9AM AT MARATHON SPORTS PORTLAND 309 MARGINAL WAY PORTLAND, MAINE
- For Whom: RACE MAKES DONATIONS TO: “A RUNNING PASSION”
Registration Costs
- $28: WICKED EARLY BIRD PRE-REGISTRATION BY SEPTEMBER 30TH
- $32: EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION THRU FEBRUARY 28TH
- $35: THEREAFTER
- $39: RACE DAY
Additional Information
- Race Singlet: ALL REGISTRANTS BY APRIL 1ST GUARANTEED A RACE SINGLET, AS AVAILABLE AFTERWARDS.
- Prizes: CASH PRIZES FOR OVERALL WINNERS. AWARDS IN AGE GROUPS AND TEAM CATEGORIES.
- Course Records: MALE AARON WILLINGHAM 15:44 2024, FEMALE MARAH BORGMAN 19:17 2026
- Race Pickup: RACE PICKUP/RACE DAY SIGN UP 7:30-9AM MARATHON SPORTS MARGINAL WAY PORTLAND, MAINE.
Parking Information
PLEASE USE THE PARK AND RIDE ON MARGINAL WAY TO LEAVE PARKING SPACES FOR MARATHON SPORTS CUSTOMERS
Post-Race Celebration
POST RACE REFRESHMENTS & AWARDS CEREMONY IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE RACE AT MARATHON SPORTS
Refund Policy
No Refunds. In the event of catastrophic weather, a public health crisis, or extreme events beyond race managements’ control, every effort will be made to hold the race on an alternate date. If this is not possible, the race will be transformed to a virtual event where participants run the course & submit their results on their own.
Registration Link
For more information and to register, visit the race website: Dash for the Derby 5K.
Course map
Hotels for race weekend
Live prices near the start line, Apr 30 – May 2, 2027.
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