2025 Grahamtastic Connection 5K Run& Walk

  • Date Sun 19th October 2025
  • Time 10:00AM EDT
  • Location Springvale, Maine
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the 2025 Grahamtastic Connection 5K Run & Walk on Sunday, October 19th, 2025, in the picturesque town of Springvale, York! This exciting event celebrates 27 years of connecting kids by supporting children with cancer and serious illnesses through technology that fosters education and emotional well-being. The day kicks off with bib pickup from 8:00 to 9:30 AM, followed by a fun-filled Kids Fun Run at 9:30 AM and a unique Robot Race at 9:45 AM, allowing children to participate virtually. The main race starts at 10:00 AM, taking participants on a beautiful out-and-back 5K course along the scenic Mousam Way Rail Trail, surrounded by stunning fall foliage.

Post-race festivities include awards and prizes at 11:30 AM, live music generously provided by Rob Butler, and a delicious free BBQ hosted by Patco Construction. With registration fees starting at just $10 for children and $20 for adults in advance, this family-friendly event welcomes leashed dogs and offers free entry for those who participated in the 2025 Maine Marathon. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this amazing day that not only promotes fitness

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
Awards & Prizes 11:30

LIVE MUSIC GENEROUSLY DONATED BY ROB BUTLER.
FREE BBQ HOSTED BY PATCO CONSTRUCTION.

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!

* NOTE: FREE REGISTRATION OF THIS 5K TO EVERYONE WHO IS PARTICIPATING IN THE 2025 MAINE MARATHON ON OCTOBER 5TH. PROUDLY, GRAHAMTASTIC IS ONE OF THEIR HONORED BENEFICIARIES THIS YEAR! CONTACT [email protected] FOR OUR FREE CODE AT CHECKOUT.

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

  • 5k

    Sun 19th October 2025 (10:00AM EDT)

    CLOSED
    Free 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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Location

Nasson Community Center (Nasson Gym), 457 Main Street, Springvale, 04083, ME, United States

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