Breakaway 5K
- Date Sat 15th August 2026
- Time 7:45AM EDT
- Location Old Orchard Beach, Maine
- Price $28.00 - $34.30
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the Breakaway 5K, taking place on Saturday, August 15, 2026, in beautiful Old Orchard Beach, York. This vibrant event not only promises an exhilarating race experience but also serves as a vital fundraiser for scholarships benefiting Old Orchard Beach High School graduates. Participate in the 5K run or the Marilyn & Nat Golzbein Memorial Fun Run, with proceeds directly supporting the MAPS Scholarship Foundation, which awarded sixteen $1000 scholarships in 2025.
The race kicks off at the corner of Walnut St. & Milliken St., leading participants along a mostly flat and fast course that winds through Milliken St. and West Grand Avenues to Ocean Park and back to the finish line at The Brunswick. Runners can look forward to a post-race continental breakfast and an awards ceremony to celebrate their achievements. Be among the first 300 registered runners to receive a race t-shirt! Remember, registration closes on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, so don’t miss your chance to be part of this fantastic day of community spirit and support for education. Join us for a memorable morning filled with camaraderie, competition, and celebration!
The race kicks off at the corner of Walnut St. & Milliken St., leading participants along a mostly flat and fast course that winds through Milliken St. and West Grand Avenues to Ocean Park and back to the finish line at The Brunswick. Runners can look forward to a post-race continental breakfast and an awards ceremony to celebrate their achievements. Be among the first 300 registered runners to receive a race t-shirt! Remember, registration closes on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, so don’t miss your chance to be part of this fantastic day of community spirit and support for education. Join us for a memorable morning filled with camaraderie, competition, and celebration!
Organiser's Description
The Breakaway 5K and Marilyn & Nat Golzbein Memorial Fun Run are the principal fundraisers supporting scholarships for Old Orchard Beach High School graduates. The scholarships are awarded by the MAPS Scholarship Foundation, a group of retired educators and former students from OOB who aspire to support the continuing education of OOB High School graduates. 100% of the proceeds directly benefit the MAPS Foundation.
In 2025, MAPS Scholarship Foundation granted sixteen $1000 scholarships to Old Orchard Beach High School graduates.
The race start location is at the corner of Walnut St. & Milliken St. in front of the public parking lot. The course follows Milliken St. and West Grand Avenues to Ocean Park and back to the finish at The Brunswick. The course is mostly flat and fast. PR's Very Possible!! Join us at The Brunswick on the beach for a post-race continental breakfast and awards ceremony!
Race T-Shirt for first 300 runners registered.
*REGISTRATION CLOSES ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026. NO RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS.
PRE-RACE PACKET PICK UP IS FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026, 4:00-6:00 PM, AT THE MILLIKEN MILLS PARKING LOT, NEAR THE RACE START. RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP BEGINS AT 6:00 AM AT THE MILLIKEN MILLS PARKING LOT. FREE RACE DAY PARKING IN THE PUBLIC LOT ON MILLIKEN STREET UNTIL 10:00 AM.
In 2025, MAPS Scholarship Foundation granted sixteen $1000 scholarships to Old Orchard Beach High School graduates.
The race start location is at the corner of Walnut St. & Milliken St. in front of the public parking lot. The course follows Milliken St. and West Grand Avenues to Ocean Park and back to the finish at The Brunswick. The course is mostly flat and fast. PR's Very Possible!! Join us at The Brunswick on the beach for a post-race continental breakfast and awards ceremony!
Race T-Shirt for first 300 runners registered.
*REGISTRATION CLOSES ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026. NO RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS.
PRE-RACE PACKET PICK UP IS FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026, 4:00-6:00 PM, AT THE MILLIKEN MILLS PARKING LOT, NEAR THE RACE START. RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP BEGINS AT 6:00 AM AT THE MILLIKEN MILLS PARKING LOT. FREE RACE DAY PARKING IN THE PUBLIC LOT ON MILLIKEN STREET UNTIL 10:00 AM.
Races
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Breakaway 5K
Incl. $4.30 Fee & Free T-Shirt for First 300 Runners Signed Up by 8/9/26.
Sat 15th August 2026 (7:45AM EDT)
$34.30
Race T-Shirt for first 300 runners signed up by 8/10/26. Pre-race packet pick up is Friday, August 14, 2026, 4:00-6:00 pm, at the Milliken Street parking lot, near the start location. Race day packet pick-up begins at 6:00 am at the Milliken Street parking lot. Registration closes on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. There is no registration on race day. Race day parking in the public lot on Milliken Street until 10:00am. -
Marilyn & Nat Golzbein Memorial Fun Run
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt, Pirate's Cove, Bill's Pizza, Pier Fries, Dairy Queen!
Sat 15th August 2026 (8:45AM EDT)
$28.00
All Fun Run participants receive a race T-Shirt & medal, a free round of mini golf at Pirates Cove, a free slice of pizza at Bill's Pizza, a free cup of Pier French Fries, and a free Dairy Queen treat after the race. Pre-race packet pick up is Friday, August 14, 2026, 4:00-6:00pm, at the Milliken Street parking lot. Race day packet pick-up starts at 6:00 am at the Milliken Street parking lot. Online registration closes on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Fun Run participants can sign up on race day at The Brunswick.
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