Walter Hunt 4th of July 3K Road Race

Race Overview

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!

Date and Time: Saturday, July 4, 2026. Race begins at 9:45 a.m.

Course Description

• Fast Route: The race route runs along the 4th of July parade route, 15 minutes before the 4th of July parade.
• Crowd Support: Want that experience of people cheering for you in a race? This is the race for you.
• Pushing Finish: 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 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 the online discount.

Bib Pick-Up and Race Day Registration

• Pick-Up Time: 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.
• Registration Deadline: BIB PICK-UP AND REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 9:05 a.m.!
• Race Day Fee: Race day registration will be $25. Team registration pricing on race day is $75.
• Payment Method: Race-day registration is cash or check only.

Race Amenities

• Refreshments: Water and post-race snacks will be available at the race finish.
• Participant Item: Our race participant item is being upgraded from cotton to a tech shirt, available as an add-on for $10.
• Cost Efficiency: The shirt costs Sub5 more than $10, making this a great deal!

Course Records

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

Special Thanks to Sponsors

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

Race Series Participation

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

For more information, visit the official race page: Walter Hunt 3K Road Race.