Breakaway 5K

Event Overview

The Breakaway 5K and Marilyn & Nat Golzbein Memorial Fun Run are the principal fundraisers supporting scholarships for Old Orchard Beach High School graduates. The scholarships are awarded by the MAPS Scholarship Foundation, a group of retired educators and former students from OOB who aspire to support the continuing education of OOB High School graduates. 100% of the proceeds directly benefit the MAPS Foundation.

Scholarship Awards

• Yearly Grants: In 2026, MAPS Scholarship Foundation granted seventeen $1000 scholarships to Old Orchard Beach High School graduates.
• Additional Scholarships: As part of our 30th celebration this year, we are adding 2 new scholarships to be awarded following the race finish at our awards ceremony.
• Eligibility: All 15-19 year old finishers, male and female, will be entered into a drawing for two $1000 scholarships to be presented immediately after the race.
• Attendance Required: Runners must retrieve their race finish printout from the timer and enter it into the drawing for a chance to win. You must be in attendance to win.
• Open to All: Previous OOB High School scholarship winners are eligible. You do not have to be an OOB graduate to win. This is a great opportunity for all high school runners so spread the word!

Race Details

• Start Location: The race start location is at the corner of Walnut St. & Milliken St. in front of the public parking lot.
• Course Information: The course follows Milliken St. and West Grand Avenues to Ocean Park and back to the finish at The Brunswick. The course is mostly flat and fast. PR's Very Possible!!
• Post-Race Activities: Join us at The Brunswick on the beach for a post-race continental breakfast and awards ceremony!
• T-Shirt Availability: Race T-Shirt for first 300 runners registered.

Registration Information

• Closing Date: Registration closes on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. No race day registrations.
• Packet Pickup: Pre-race packet pick up is Friday, August 14, 2026, 4:00-6:00 pm, at the Milliken Mills parking lot, near the race start.
• Race Day Pickup: Race day packet pick up begins at 6:00 am at the Milliken Mills parking lot.
• Parking: Free race day parking in the public lot on Milliken Street until 10:00 am.

Additional Information

For more details about the race, visit the official event page at Breakaway 5K Race.