Rotary Bug Run 5K Run/Walk

🏃‍♀️ Race Overview

• Tradition: A Harbor Fest Tradition
• Course: Scenic, fairly flat course with a few gentle hills, shaded neighborhoods, a stretch along the waterfront, and the Armistice Foot Bridge across the Passagassawaukeag River: one water stop.
• Inclusivity: Everyone is welcome to join from those looking to run a personal best to families wanting to share a healthy run/walk.
• Awards: Top female and male runners receive 10 lbs of live lobsters (“bugs”).

🌊 Sponsorship

• Sponsor: Sponsorship of the Bug Run is provided by the First National Bank, Belfast, Maine.

🏅 Event Series

• Series: This event is the third of six events in the RunBelfast 2025 race series held in Belfast, Maine (more at https://www.runbelfast.org/).
• Other Events: The series includes: Paces for PAWS 5K - Jun 14: Lions Kilted Canter 5K - Jul 19: Rotary Bug Run 5K - August 16: CWS Run Wild! 5K and 10K - Sep 13: WCHV Hospice 5K - Oct 4: and Lions Ghostly Gallop - October 25.

🏞️ Support

• Gratitude: RunBelfast is grateful for the support provided by City of Belfast Parks and Recreation Department.

📅 Event Details and Schedule

• Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025, 8:00 a.m. start
• Location: Parking lot at Union Street and Miller Street, Belfast, Maine
• Race-Day Registration: Race day between 07:00-07:45 a.m.
• Fee: $20 through August 14: $25 race day: $20 for active duty military: souvenir t-shirts are guaranteed for all runners who register by August 2: after that date, t-shirts are available while supplies last.
• Awards: Overall female and male receive 10 lbs of live lobsters (“bugs”): then top M & F in each of 9 age groups (pre-teen thru 80+) receive medals.

🔗 Registration

• Link: For more details and to register, visit here.