2026 Grahamtastic Connection 5K Run & Walk
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From Grahamtastic Connection
- Date Sun 18th October 2026
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Springvale, Maine
- Price $22.20
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the 2026 Grahamtastic Connection 5K Run & Walk on Sunday, October 18th, 2026, in the scenic Springvale, York! This uplifting event, organized by the Grahamtastic Connection, celebrates 28 years of connecting kids with cancer and serious illnesses to vital educational resources and emotional support through technology.
Kick off the day 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 race starts at 10:00 AM, with awards and prizes presented at 11:30 AM. Participants will enjoy a beautiful out-and-back 5K course, primarily on the well-groomed Rail Trail of the Mousam Way, surrounded by stunning fall foliage. Registration is affordable, with fees ranging from $10 to $25 depending on age, and leashed dogs are welcome to join the fun! Don’t miss the chance to win prizes for the fastest runners and their furry companions. Plus, gather pledges for a chance to win a pizza party for your team! Come out, make memories, and support a fantastic
Kick off the day 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 race starts at 10:00 AM, with awards and prizes presented at 11:30 AM. Participants will enjoy a beautiful out-and-back 5K course, primarily on the well-groomed Rail Trail of the Mousam Way, surrounded by stunning fall foliage. Registration is affordable, with fees ranging from $10 to $25 depending on age, and leashed dogs are welcome to join the fun! Don’t miss the chance to win prizes for the fastest runners and their furry companions. Plus, gather pledges for a chance to win a pizza party for your team! Come out, make memories, and support a fantastic
Organiser's Description
CELEBRATING 28 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
BBQ following the race, generously donated 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!
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 info@grahamtastic.org, 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
Awards & Prizes 11:30
BBQ following the race, generously donated 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!
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 info@grahamtastic.org, call/text 207-432-1228
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sun 18th October 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$22.20
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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Nasson Community Center (Nasson Gym), 457 Main Street, Springvale, 04083, ME, United States
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