Maine Needs Community Walk - Portland
- Date Sat 24th May 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Portland, Maine
- Price $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the Maine Needs Community Walk on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Payson Park in Portland, Cumberland! This uplifting event features a fun walk/run around the scenic Back Cove to raise funds for Maine Needs, a vital community-driven donation center that supports individuals and families throughout the state. Participants are encouraged to express their creativity with fun attire—think wearing your underwear over your clothes or sporting quirky socks!
The day kicks off with check-in at 8 AM, followed by a rejuvenating breathing and stretching session at 9 AM before the walk/run begins. A costume contest will take place at 10 AM, with guest judges RON CURRIE JR. and RICHARD RUSSO awarding prizes for the most inventive outfits. Enjoy delicious food from local food trucks, free face painting for kids, and music by DJ Deep while helping gather essential items like tick spray and soap for those in need. Whether you're walking or running, this event is all about community spirit and support. Don't forget to snap a photo at our backdrop and tag @maineneeds on social media for a chance to win a Maine Needs SeaBag! Together, let's make a difference on this special day!
The day kicks off with check-in at 8 AM, followed by a rejuvenating breathing and stretching session at 9 AM before the walk/run begins. A costume contest will take place at 10 AM, with guest judges RON CURRIE JR. and RICHARD RUSSO awarding prizes for the most inventive outfits. Enjoy delicious food from local food trucks, free face painting for kids, and music by DJ Deep while helping gather essential items like tick spray and soap for those in need. Whether you're walking or running, this event is all about community spirit and support. Don't forget to snap a photo at our backdrop and tag @maineneeds on social media for a chance to win a Maine Needs SeaBag! Together, let's make a difference on this special day!
Organiser's Description
Please join us at Payson Park in Portland for a fundraising walk/run around Back Cove to support Maine Needs!
Maine Needs is a community fueled donation center based in Portland. We are calling on local runners and walkers to join us in supporting the critical need for basic material goods for individuals and families throughout Maine.
Race participants are encouraged to highlight basic needs in whatever creative way they want to! This can be wearing your underwear and bra on the outside of your clothes, wearing funny socks, or whatever you can think of! Guest judges RON CURRIE JR. & RICHARD RUSSO will award prizes for the most creative expression.
Grab food from Meet on the Street [https://www.meetonthestreetmaine.com/]or Barry Larry's [https://barrylarry.com/]food trucks! Or a sweet snack and coffee from Katie Made Bakery! [https://www.katiemadebakery.com/]
Encourage those cheering you on to bring bottles of TICK SPRAY, SUNBLOCK, DEODORANT AND BARS OF SOAP for us to fill Summer requests!
There will be free face painting for kids, music by DJ Deep, Maine Needs merch for sale and a photo contest! Snap a photo in front of our backdrop, share on Instagram or Facebook and tag @maineneeds. You'll be automatically entered to win a Maine Needs SeaBag!
EVENT SCHEDULE:
8 Check-in opens
9 Breathing & stretching with Greener Postures Yoga [https://www.greenerposturesyoga.com/]
9 Walk/run starts!
10 Costume contest judging & prizes
START A FUNDRAISER WHEN YOU REGISTER, SHARE WITH FRIENDS & FAMILY VIA TEXT, SOCIAL MEDIA & EMAIL! ENCOURAGE THEM TO DONATE TO HELP RAISE MORE FUNDS AND MAKE THIS EVENT A SUCCESS. THE TOP FUNDRAISER WILL WIN A MAINE NEEDS SEABAG!
NOTES:
This race is NOT timed. All are welcome whether they walk or run!
In order to receive a t-shirt, registration must be completed by May 1st, 2025.
Virtual Walk participants will NOT receive a t-shirt. Virtual Walk participants will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a Maine Needs Sea Bag!
EIN: 84-4747926
Maine Needs is a community fueled donation center based in Portland. We are calling on local runners and walkers to join us in supporting the critical need for basic material goods for individuals and families throughout Maine.
Race participants are encouraged to highlight basic needs in whatever creative way they want to! This can be wearing your underwear and bra on the outside of your clothes, wearing funny socks, or whatever you can think of! Guest judges RON CURRIE JR. & RICHARD RUSSO will award prizes for the most creative expression.
Grab food from Meet on the Street [https://www.meetonthestreetmaine.com/]or Barry Larry's [https://barrylarry.com/]food trucks! Or a sweet snack and coffee from Katie Made Bakery! [https://www.katiemadebakery.com/]
Encourage those cheering you on to bring bottles of TICK SPRAY, SUNBLOCK, DEODORANT AND BARS OF SOAP for us to fill Summer requests!
There will be free face painting for kids, music by DJ Deep, Maine Needs merch for sale and a photo contest! Snap a photo in front of our backdrop, share on Instagram or Facebook and tag @maineneeds. You'll be automatically entered to win a Maine Needs SeaBag!
EVENT SCHEDULE:
8 Check-in opens
9 Breathing & stretching with Greener Postures Yoga [https://www.greenerposturesyoga.com/]
9 Walk/run starts!
10 Costume contest judging & prizes
START A FUNDRAISER WHEN YOU REGISTER, SHARE WITH FRIENDS & FAMILY VIA TEXT, SOCIAL MEDIA & EMAIL! ENCOURAGE THEM TO DONATE TO HELP RAISE MORE FUNDS AND MAKE THIS EVENT A SUCCESS. THE TOP FUNDRAISER WILL WIN A MAINE NEEDS SEABAG!
NOTES:
This race is NOT timed. All are welcome whether they walk or run!
In order to receive a t-shirt, registration must be completed by May 1st, 2025.
Virtual Walk participants will NOT receive a t-shirt. Virtual Walk participants will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a Maine Needs Sea Bag!
EIN: 84-4747926
Races
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5K Run and Run/Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th May 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.10
CLOSEDThis race is NOT timed. All are welcome whether they walk or run! -
Virtual Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee
$38.10
CLOSEDVirtual Walk participants will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a Maine Needs Sea bag. Virtual Walk participants will NOT receive a t-shirt.
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