Run Wild! 5K and 10K

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Marshall Wharf, Belfast ME

Saturday, September 13th, 2025

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

The Center for Wildlife Studies (CWS) is holding its 4th annual Run Wild! fundraiser in cooperation with Marshall Wharf Brewing Company in Belfast, Maine. This year’s events are a 5K out-and-back or 10K loop using the Belfast Rail Trail and rural roads along the Passagassawakeag River. After the race, cash in your beer ticket, tie-dye your t-shirt (both part of the registration fee) at Marshall Wharf Brewery who will host the Grateful Dead tribute band Dead on the Water. CWS will award prizes for top finishers and best wildlife costumes. Come jam with us!

💰 Purpose of the Event

Funds from the race go to supporting wildlife conservation in Maine and the Center for Wildlife Studies' commitment to delivering education programs in the region to encourage environmental awareness and stewardship.

📅 Race Series Information

This event is one of six events in the RunBelfast 2025 race series held in Belfast, Maine (more at https://www.runbelfast.org/). 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

Upcoming events also include WCHV Hospice Volunteers 5K on Oct 4 and Lions Ghostly Gallop on October 25.

🏅 Event Details and Schedule

When: Saturday, September 13, 2024 11:00 a.m. start
Where: Marshall Wharf and Front Street, Belfast, Maine
Race-day registration: Race day between 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
Fees: Pre-registration $40 through September 10: $45 September 11 thru race-day. Military $30. Registration includes t-shirt to tie-dye, one beer, and afternoon jamming (Note: T-shirts may not be available for registrations received after September 1).

🏆 Awards and Prizes

Awards will be given for the overall female and male for both races: then top female and male in each of 3 age groups: best wildlife costumes for both races.