Maine Running Hall of Fame 5K In Memory of Julius Marzul
- Date Sun 7th June 2026
- Time 5:15PM EDT
- Location Portland, Maine
- Price $31.74
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Maine Running Hall of Fame 5K in Memory of Julius Marzul, taking place on Sunday, June 7, 2026, in the vibrant city of Portland, Cumberland. This uplifting event honors the legacy of Julius Marzul, a dedicated World War II veteran and passionate runner who left us too soon. Runners and walkers alike are invited to participate in this exciting 5K, which starts at the scenic Back Cove Soccer Fields and concludes at 84 Baxter Blvd, offering a beautiful counter-clockwise loop around the back cove.
Participants can take advantage of early-bird registration pricing, starting at just $26, with a chance to win cash prizes for overall winners and bragging rights for breaking course records. Each participant will receive a shirt and can enjoy a delicious all-you-can-eat pizza buffet at Otto's Pizza post-race. With awards for overall, age group, and team categories, this is not just a race; it’s a celebration of community, running, and the spirit of honoring a remarkable individual. Mark your calendars, gather your friends, and prepare for a day of fun, fitness, and camaraderie!
Participants can take advantage of early-bird registration pricing, starting at just $26, with a chance to win cash prizes for overall winners and bragging rights for breaking course records. Each participant will receive a shirt and can enjoy a delicious all-you-can-eat pizza buffet at Otto's Pizza post-race. With awards for overall, age group, and team categories, this is not just a race; it’s a celebration of community, running, and the spirit of honoring a remarkable individual. Mark your calendars, gather your friends, and prepare for a day of fun, fitness, and camaraderie!
Organiser's Description
MAINE RUNNING HALL OF FAME 5K IN MEMORY OF JULIUS MARZUL (1926-2004)
WALKERS WELCOME
WHEN: SUNDAY JUNE 7, 2026 5:15PM
RACE MAKES DONATIONS TO: THE MAINE RUNNING HALL OF FAME
RACE IS IN MEMORY OF JULIUS MARZUL, A WORLD WAR II VETERAN, AND 28 YEAR RUNNER WHO DIED 100 YARDS FROM THE FINISH OF THE MAINE HALF MARATHON OCTOBER 3, 2004 AT THE AGE OF 78.
COST:
WICKED EARLY-BIRD $26 BY MAINE MARATHON RACE DAY (OCT 5TH)
EARLY BIRD $29 THRU APRIL 1ST $34 THEREAFTER
PACKET PICKUP AND RACE DAY REGISTRATION $39 3:30-5PM AT MARATHON SPORTS PORTLAND, MAINE
CASH PRIZES FOR OVERALL WINNERS
COURSE RECORDS: MALE MIKE PAYSON 15:37 2001 FEMALE MAGGIE HANSON 18:11 2000
SHIRTS TO ALL BY MAY 10TH, AWARDS FOR OVERALL, AGE GROUP, AND TEAM CATEGORIES.
FREE ALL YOU CAN EAT PIZZA BUFFET AT OTTO'S PIZZA 250 READ ST PORTLAND.
COUNTER-CLOCKWISE BACK COVE LOOP STARTING AT BACK COVE SOCCER FIELDS & ENDING AT 84 BAXTER BLVD.
Race Director and Timing: Pine Tree Race Services Owner Tony Myatt [email protected].
No Refunds. In the event of catastrophic weather, a public health crisis, or extreme events beyond race managements control every effort will be made to hold the race on an alternate date. If this is not possible, the race will be transformed to a virtual event where participants run the course & submit their results on their own.
WALKERS WELCOME
WHEN: SUNDAY JUNE 7, 2026 5:15PM
RACE MAKES DONATIONS TO: THE MAINE RUNNING HALL OF FAME
RACE IS IN MEMORY OF JULIUS MARZUL, A WORLD WAR II VETERAN, AND 28 YEAR RUNNER WHO DIED 100 YARDS FROM THE FINISH OF THE MAINE HALF MARATHON OCTOBER 3, 2004 AT THE AGE OF 78.
COST:
WICKED EARLY-BIRD $26 BY MAINE MARATHON RACE DAY (OCT 5TH)
EARLY BIRD $29 THRU APRIL 1ST $34 THEREAFTER
PACKET PICKUP AND RACE DAY REGISTRATION $39 3:30-5PM AT MARATHON SPORTS PORTLAND, MAINE
CASH PRIZES FOR OVERALL WINNERS
COURSE RECORDS: MALE MIKE PAYSON 15:37 2001 FEMALE MAGGIE HANSON 18:11 2000
SHIRTS TO ALL BY MAY 10TH, AWARDS FOR OVERALL, AGE GROUP, AND TEAM CATEGORIES.
FREE ALL YOU CAN EAT PIZZA BUFFET AT OTTO'S PIZZA 250 READ ST PORTLAND.
COUNTER-CLOCKWISE BACK COVE LOOP STARTING AT BACK COVE SOCCER FIELDS & ENDING AT 84 BAXTER BLVD.
Race Director and Timing: Pine Tree Race Services Owner Tony Myatt [email protected].
No Refunds. In the event of catastrophic weather, a public health crisis, or extreme events beyond race managements control every effort will be made to hold the race on an alternate date. If this is not possible, the race will be transformed to a virtual event where participants run the course & submit their results on their own.
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.74 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th June 2026 (5:15PM EDT)
$31.74
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