In 32 days · Sun, Sep 6, 2026
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When
Sunday, September 6th, 2026
Where
488 Island Ave, Long Island ME
Distance
5K
Typical weather
59–74°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 6 of the last 10 years
2025
63–78°F
rain
2024
56–72°F
dry
2023
69–86°F
dry
2022
59–63°F
rain
2021
62–74°F
rain
2020
59–73°F
dry
2019
54–67°F
dry
2018
69–90°F
rain
2017
59–69°F
rain
2016
64–68°F
rain
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About this race
Event Overview
- Event: Long Island Labor Day Lobster 5k
- Date: September 6, 2026
- Location: 488 Island Ave, Long Island, ME
- Registration: Sign Up Here
Race Details
- Distance: 3.1 miles around the island
- Registration Fee: $20 if registered ahead of time: $25 on race day (cash/Venmo/Apple Pay)
- Beneficiary: Proceeds support Long Island Fire and Rescue
- Starting Point: Top of the road to the barge landing, left of the dock up the hill and left until you see us
Transportation Information
- Ferry Schedule: From Portland, take the 7:45 am or 8:00 am Casco Bay Lines ferry
- Return Boats: 9:55 am and 12:00 pm boats back to town
- Finish Line: The race ends at the fire station
- Contact: For questions, email long.lobsterrun@gmail.com
Awards and Prizes
- Winners: 1st place male and female finishers
- Random Drawing: One additional winner chosen by a bib number drawing
- Prizes: Winners will each receive 6 lobsters to take home at the conclusion of the race
- Looking Forward: Can’t wait to see you there!
Event Coordinator
Thanks,
Rosie
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