44th Annual Walter Hunt 4th of July 3K Road Race

🎉 44th Annual Walter Hunt 4th of July 3K Road Race

Maine's Fastest Road Race! Come be part of this fast, exciting race just before the 4th of July Brewer-Bangor parade!

Date: Friday, July 4, 2025

Start Time: 9:45 a.m.

🏃‍♂️ Course Description

• Fast: The race route runs along the 4th of July parade route, 15 minutes before the 4th of July parade.
• Cheering Crowd: Want that experience of people cheering for you in a race? This is the race for you.
• Encouragement: Sign up and let the parade crowd "push" you to the finish!

📝 Registration Information

• Online Registration: Open through June 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
• Free for Members: Race registration is free for Sub5 track club members with current membership standing.
• Membership Requirement: Members must register membership in advance and use Runsignup login to receive online discount.

📅 Bib Pick-Up and Registration

• Location: Bib pick-up for all pre-registered runners and race-day registration will be at Brewer Auditorium.
• Hours: 8:00 to 9:05 a.m.
• Deadline: Bib pick-up and registration closes at 9:05 a.m.!
• Race Day Registration: Will be $25 and Team registration pricing on race day is $75. Cash or check only.

💧 Post-Race Amenities

• Refreshments: Water and post-race snacks will be available at the race finish.

👕 Race Participant Item

• Upgraded Shirt: This year, our race participant item is being upgraded from cotton to a tech shirt.
• Additional Cost: This comes with an additional cost: we’ve made it an add-on.
• Affordable Pricing: You can register for the race at the same low price (free for Sub5 members) but if you want the shirt, it is an additional $10.
• Value: Yes, the shirt costs Sub5 more than $10 so this is a deal! Details are in the registration.

🏆 Course Records

• Men's Record: Riley Masters 8:02 (2011)
• Women's Record: Ruth White 9:26 (2023)

🙏 Thank You to Our Sponsors

Thank you to race sponsors Dead River Company, Versant Power, Maine Savings, Haley Ward and Bangor Savings Bank.

🔗 More Information

For more details, please visit the official race page: Walter Hunt 3K Race.