2025 Grahamtastic Connection 5K Run& Walk
- Date Sun 19th October 2025
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Springvale, Maine
- Price $22.20
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 2025 Grahamtastic Connection 5K Run & Walk on Sunday, October 19th, 2025, in the scenic town of Springvale, York! This exciting event celebrates 27 years of connecting kids with technology to support their education and emotional well-being while facing serious illnesses. The day kicks off with bib pickup from 8:00 to 9:30 AM, followed by a Kids Fun Run at 9:30 AM and a unique Robot Race at 9:45 AM, allowing children to participate virtually. The main 5K race starts at 10:00 AM, taking participants on an out-and-back course that showcases the stunning fall foliage along the Mousam Way Rail Trail.
This family-friendly event features live music generously donated by Rob Butler, a free BBQ, and awards for standout participants, including the fastest female, male, and even a prize for the fastest dog! Registration is affordable, with adults at $20 in advance and discounts for teens and children. Plus, leashed dogs are welcome to join the fun! Don’t miss the chance to support a great cause, enjoy a day filled with community spirit, and create lasting memories. For more information, feel free to reach
This family-friendly event features live music generously donated by Rob Butler, a free BBQ, and awards for standout participants, including the fastest female, male, and even a prize for the fastest dog! Registration is affordable, with adults at $20 in advance and discounts for teens and children. Plus, leashed dogs are welcome to join the fun! Don’t miss the chance to support a great cause, enjoy a day filled with community spirit, and create lasting memories. For more information, feel free to reach
Organiser's Description
CELEBRATING 27 YEARS OF CONNECTING KIDS!!!
RACE DAY:
Bib pickup 8:00-9:30 am
Kids Fun Run 9:30
Robot Race 9:45 (Children can race virtually via robot if they cannot attend in person.)
Race Start Time 10:00
LIVE MUSIC GENEROUSLY DONATED BY ROB BUTLER.
Free BBQ & Awards after the race.
ABOUT OUR NON-PROFIT: Our mission is to provide free technology to children with cancer and other serious illnesses to support their education, as well as their social and emotional well-being. Technology, including iPads, laptops, robots and Internet access, enables our children to continue their education during treatment while also remaining connected to family, friends and medical providers. Simply stated, we connect kids when their world is out of reach.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The 5K run/walk is an out and back course starting at Bradeen Street and ending at Nasson Community Center. (Nasson Gym) Course is partially on road but mostly on well groomed Rail Trail portion of the Mousam Way with turn around at Deering Pond.Run or walk with the beautiful fall foliage all around you.
REGISTRATION:
Adults (18+) $20 in advance, $25 day of race
Teens (13-17) $15
Children (6-12) $10
Children under 5 free when accompanying a paying adult.
Leashed dogs welcomed!
AWARDS: A special prize for fastest female, male and dog. Fastest dog prize generously donated by Waggerstown, Wells, ME.
Additionally, medals for first and second female & male runners in all age categories. Please consider gathering pledges.
Team that raises most pledges wins a pizza party. Free t-shirts to all $250+ donors.
FMI: email [email protected], call/text 207-432-1228
RACE DAY:
Bib pickup 8:00-9:30 am
Kids Fun Run 9:30
Robot Race 9:45 (Children can race virtually via robot if they cannot attend in person.)
Race Start Time 10:00
LIVE MUSIC GENEROUSLY DONATED BY ROB BUTLER.
Free BBQ & Awards after the race.
ABOUT OUR NON-PROFIT: Our mission is to provide free technology to children with cancer and other serious illnesses to support their education, as well as their social and emotional well-being. Technology, including iPads, laptops, robots and Internet access, enables our children to continue their education during treatment while also remaining connected to family, friends and medical providers. Simply stated, we connect kids when their world is out of reach.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The 5K run/walk is an out and back course starting at Bradeen Street and ending at Nasson Community Center. (Nasson Gym) Course is partially on road but mostly on well groomed Rail Trail portion of the Mousam Way with turn around at Deering Pond.Run or walk with the beautiful fall foliage all around you.
REGISTRATION:
Adults (18+) $20 in advance, $25 day of race
Teens (13-17) $15
Children (6-12) $10
Children under 5 free when accompanying a paying adult.
Leashed dogs welcomed!
AWARDS: A special prize for fastest female, male and dog. Fastest dog prize generously donated by Waggerstown, Wells, ME.
Additionally, medals for first and second female & male runners in all age categories. Please consider gathering pledges.
Team that raises most pledges wins a pizza party. Free t-shirts to all $250+ donors.
FMI: email [email protected], call/text 207-432-1228
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sun 19th October 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$22.20
OPENS TOMORROWFree t-shirts will be given to all $250+ donors. The remaining t-shirts will be sold the day of the race. This is a dog friendly race. We ask that your pup runs with you on a leash and is non-aggressive with humans and other dogs.
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