"Maranacook Lake Association and Watershed Friends on the 4th" 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 4th July 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Winthrop, Maine
- Price $32.95
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us in Winthrop, Kennebec, for the vibrant "Maranacook Lake Association and Watershed Friends on the 4th" 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, July 4, 2026! Celebrate Independence Day by kicking off your morning with this beloved community event now in its 24th year. The race features a scenic course that winds through downtown Main Street and along the stunning eastern shore of Maranacook Lake, making it perfect for runners, joggers, and walkers of all abilities.
Check-in starts at 7:00 AM, with same-day registration available until 7:45 AM, and the race will kick off at 8:00 AM. Participants can look forward to age group awards for both men and women, ensuring everyone has a chance to shine. Please remember to register early for a guaranteed race T-shirt and to maximize fundraising efforts for our watershed. Don't miss out on this festive celebration of health, community, and the great outdoors—mark your calendars and get ready to make memories this July 4th!
Check-in starts at 7:00 AM, with same-day registration available until 7:45 AM, and the race will kick off at 8:00 AM. Participants can look forward to age group awards for both men and women, ensuring everyone has a chance to shine. Please remember to register early for a guaranteed race T-shirt and to maximize fundraising efforts for our watershed. Don't miss out on this festive celebration of health, community, and the great outdoors—mark your calendars and get ready to make memories this July 4th!
Organiser's Description
2026 "MARANACOOK LAKE ASSOCIATION AND WATERSHED FRIENDS ON THE 4TH" 5K RUN AND/OR WALK
We are excited about our ongoing partnership between Maranacook Lake Association and the Watershed Friends to continue this beloved community event on its 24th anniversary!! Start the 4th of July off on the right foot and join the gang at Central Maine's most popular race!
The "Friends on the 4th" 5K course is a forgiving, "feel good" race open for all runners, joggers and walkers. After a loop through downtown Main Street, most of the course follows the beautiful eastern shore of Maranacook Lake.
CHECK IN IS AT 7:00 AM. SAME DAY REGISTRATION 7:00 - 7:45 AM. THE RACE STARTS AT 8:00 AM.
Awards:
Men & Women, 1st place awards for the following age groups: 10 and under male and female, 11-14 male and female; 15-18 male and female; 19-29 male and female; 30-39 male and female; 40-49 male and female; 50-59 male and female; 60-69 male and female; 70 and over male and female.
Payment and registration form must be received by midnight, EST on Thursday, June 18, 2026, in order to guarantee a race T-shirt.
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN UNTIL 1:00 PM EST ON JULY 3, 2026.
Last minute registration on race day may begin at 7:00 am* at the American Legion, 117 Bowdoin Street, and ENDS at 7:45 am. TO EXPEDITE THE SAME DAY REGISTRATION PROCESS WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO BRING CASH. A $40 REGISTRATION FEE WILL BE CHARGED. In order to encourage advance registration and to maximize the fundraising dollars that go back to preserving our watershed, t-shirts will not be available for same day registrants or online registrants after June 18th due to ordering deadlines.
QUESTIONS? Contact Race Co-Chairs, Cami Wilbert or Peter Washburn via email Friendsonthe4th5K@gmail.com.
For the safety of runners, parking is not allowed along the race route. Parking attendants will guide participants & spectators to designated parking areas.
*SAME DAY REGISTRATIONS MAY BE LIMITED OR NOT AVAILABLE DEPENDING ON STATE OF MAINE REGULATIONS. PRE-REGISTRATION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. DUE TO ORDERING DEADLINES, REGISTER BY JUNE 18TH TO BE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT.
We are excited about our ongoing partnership between Maranacook Lake Association and the Watershed Friends to continue this beloved community event on its 24th anniversary!! Start the 4th of July off on the right foot and join the gang at Central Maine's most popular race!
The "Friends on the 4th" 5K course is a forgiving, "feel good" race open for all runners, joggers and walkers. After a loop through downtown Main Street, most of the course follows the beautiful eastern shore of Maranacook Lake.
CHECK IN IS AT 7:00 AM. SAME DAY REGISTRATION 7:00 - 7:45 AM. THE RACE STARTS AT 8:00 AM.
Awards:
Men & Women, 1st place awards for the following age groups: 10 and under male and female, 11-14 male and female; 15-18 male and female; 19-29 male and female; 30-39 male and female; 40-49 male and female; 50-59 male and female; 60-69 male and female; 70 and over male and female.
Payment and registration form must be received by midnight, EST on Thursday, June 18, 2026, in order to guarantee a race T-shirt.
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN UNTIL 1:00 PM EST ON JULY 3, 2026.
Last minute registration on race day may begin at 7:00 am* at the American Legion, 117 Bowdoin Street, and ENDS at 7:45 am. TO EXPEDITE THE SAME DAY REGISTRATION PROCESS WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO BRING CASH. A $40 REGISTRATION FEE WILL BE CHARGED. In order to encourage advance registration and to maximize the fundraising dollars that go back to preserving our watershed, t-shirts will not be available for same day registrants or online registrants after June 18th due to ordering deadlines.
QUESTIONS? Contact Race Co-Chairs, Cami Wilbert or Peter Washburn via email Friendsonthe4th5K@gmail.com.
For the safety of runners, parking is not allowed along the race route. Parking attendants will guide participants & spectators to designated parking areas.
*SAME DAY REGISTRATIONS MAY BE LIMITED OR NOT AVAILABLE DEPENDING ON STATE OF MAINE REGULATIONS. PRE-REGISTRATION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. DUE TO ORDERING DEADLINES, REGISTER BY JUNE 18TH TO BE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT.
Races
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"Maranacook Lake Association and Watershed Friends on the 4th" 5K - TIMED
Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th July 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$32.95
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117 Bowdoin Street, Winthrop, 04364, ME, United States
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