Walter Hunt 4th of July 3K Road Race

45th 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!

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
• Time: Race begins at 9:45 a.m.
• Location: Brewer Auditorium, Brewer, ME
• More Info: Race Registration

Course Description

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

Registration Information

• Online Registration: Open through June 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
• Free Registration: For Sub5 track club members with current membership.
• Non-Member Fee: $15 per person or $45 for a family of four (fourth person free).
• Race Day Registration: Closes at 9:05 a.m.: $25 per person, $75 for teams (cash or check only).

Bib Pick-Up

Bib pick-up for all pre-registered runners and race-day registration will be at Brewer Auditorium from 8:00 to 9:05 a.m. BIB PICK-UP AND REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 9:05 a.m.! Race day registration will be $25. Team registration pricing on race day is $75. Race-day registration is cash or check only.

Post-Race Amenities

• Water: Available at the race finish.
• Snacks: Post-race snacks will be provided.

Participant Items

AGAIN THIS YEAR! Our race participant item is being upgraded from cotton to a tech shirt. If you want the shirt, it is an additional $12. Details are in the registration.

Course Records

Riley Masters 8:02 (2011), Ruth White 9:26 (2023)

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Thank you to our race sponsors Dead River Company, Downeast Mobile Power Wash, and Premier Rehab. Additional generous sponsor support comes from FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers, Versant Power, Maine Savings, Hannaford, and Bangor Savings Bank.

Race Series Information

The Walter Hunt 3K is part of the MAINE SAVINGS Sub5 Race Series.