Maine (Aroostook County) BPN Solar Eclipse 5k
Monday, April 8 – Monday, April 15, 2024
Past event
5:00 AM EDT
Houlton, Maine
$43.40 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Join us for the thrilling Maine (Aroostook County) BPN Solar Eclipse 5K, taking place from April 8th to April 15th, 2024, in the charming town of Houlton, Aroostook County. This unique event invites participants to experience a total solar eclipse while enjoying fitness and family fun! On April 8th at 3:26 PM, the moon will completely cover the sun for an exhilarating 3 minutes and 15 seconds, a sight not to be missed.
As the epicenter of this remarkable event, Aroostook County offers designated star parks with excellent viewing options and amenities. Although the 5K is a virtual race that can be completed before, during, or after the solar eclipse, participants will still receive a fantastic race package, including a custom race bib, solar eclipse glasses, a race shirt, a medal, and a finisher certificate. The first 100 registrants will also receive a commemorative pint glass! Mark your calendars, gather your family, and get ready to partake in an unforgettable experience that will "eclipse" all other running events!
As the epicenter of this remarkable event, Aroostook County offers designated star parks with excellent viewing options and amenities. Although the 5K is a virtual race that can be completed before, during, or after the solar eclipse, participants will still receive a fantastic race package, including a custom race bib, solar eclipse glasses, a race shirt, a medal, and a finisher certificate. The first 100 registrants will also receive a commemorative pint glass! Mark your calendars, gather your family, and get ready to partake in an unforgettable experience that will "eclipse" all other running events!
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Maine (Aroostook County) BPN Solar Eclipse 5k (Virtu_Real)
VirtualIncl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closedMonday, Apr 8, 2024
$43.40
Organiser's description
FITNESS AND FUN !!! WHERE WILL YOU BE WHEN THE SKY GOES DARK?
Come join us for a once-in-a-lifetime unique experience on April 8th the moon will completely cover the sun in parts of Maine for 3 1/2 minutes in a total solar eclipse. Totality will be visible in parts of Maine and there are four days of family fun events planned in Houlton, Presque Isle, and Caribou. The event schedule and happenings in each of these towns is outlined below and Aroostook County is where you and the family will want to be leading up to April 8th.
The epicenter for the excitment is in Maine's Aroostook County as the path of totality is directly over the tiny town of Littleton near Houlton, Maine. The region has designated suggested viewing areas as Star Parks. The star parks promise good parking, facilities, entertainment, and awesome views of the sky!
The highly-anticipated Solar Eclipse will be directly overhead at 3:26 pm and will last for an astounding 3 minutes and 15 seconds. We are thrilled to offer the Maine (Aroostook County) BPN Solar Eclipse 5K.
THE MAINE (AROOSTOOK COUNTY) BPN SOLAR ECLIPSE 5K, WILL NEED TO BE DONE VIRTUALLY, ON APRIL 8TH. THIS CAN BE COMPLETED BEFORE, DURING, OR AFTER THE SOLAR ECLIPSE. TO COMMEMORATE THIS DAY, ALL RUNNERS WILL RECEIVE.
* CUSTOM RACE BIB
* RACE SOLAR ECLIPSE GLASSES
* RACE SHIRT
* RACE MEDAL
* CUSTOM FINISHER CERTIFICATE
*** THE FIRST 100 REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE THE CUSTOM SOLAR ECLIPSE MOOD SHADOW COMMEMORATIVE PINT GLASS FOR FREE. THERE WILL ALSO BE A RAFFLE FOR ADDITIONAL PRIZES.
Please note that although this event falls on a Monday, many schools and businesses will be closed, making it feel like a Sunday. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to join us for a running event that will "eclipse" all other running events.
LOCAL PACKET PICK UP LOCATION (SHIRT, MEDAL, GLASSES, AND ETC.) : TO BE DETERMINED
Come join us for a once-in-a-lifetime unique experience on April 8th the moon will completely cover the sun in parts of Maine for 3 1/2 minutes in a total solar eclipse. Totality will be visible in parts of Maine and there are four days of family fun events planned in Houlton, Presque Isle, and Caribou. The event schedule and happenings in each of these towns is outlined below and Aroostook County is where you and the family will want to be leading up to April 8th.
The epicenter for the excitment is in Maine's Aroostook County as the path of totality is directly over the tiny town of Littleton near Houlton, Maine. The region has designated suggested viewing areas as Star Parks. The star parks promise good parking, facilities, entertainment, and awesome views of the sky!
The highly-anticipated Solar Eclipse will be directly overhead at 3:26 pm and will last for an astounding 3 minutes and 15 seconds. We are thrilled to offer the Maine (Aroostook County) BPN Solar Eclipse 5K.
THE MAINE (AROOSTOOK COUNTY) BPN SOLAR ECLIPSE 5K, WILL NEED TO BE DONE VIRTUALLY, ON APRIL 8TH. THIS CAN BE COMPLETED BEFORE, DURING, OR AFTER THE SOLAR ECLIPSE. TO COMMEMORATE THIS DAY, ALL RUNNERS WILL RECEIVE.
* CUSTOM RACE BIB
* RACE SOLAR ECLIPSE GLASSES
* RACE SHIRT
* RACE MEDAL
* CUSTOM FINISHER CERTIFICATE
*** THE FIRST 100 REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE THE CUSTOM SOLAR ECLIPSE MOOD SHADOW COMMEMORATIVE PINT GLASS FOR FREE. THERE WILL ALSO BE A RAFFLE FOR ADDITIONAL PRIZES.
Please note that although this event falls on a Monday, many schools and businesses will be closed, making it feel like a Sunday. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to join us for a running event that will "eclipse" all other running events.
LOCAL PACKET PICK UP LOCATION (SHIRT, MEDAL, GLASSES, AND ETC.) : TO BE DETERMINED
Location
94 Randall Ave, Houlton, 04730, ME, United States
Maine (Aroostook County) BPN Solar Eclipse 5k
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