Save a Stray 5K & Walk

  • Date Sat 16th August 2025
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Freeport, Maine
  • Price $27.50 - $38.10
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for a fun-filled day of community spirit and furry friends at the Save a Stray 5K & Walk! On Saturday, August 16, 2025, join us in the picturesque setting of Freeport, Cumberland, for an unforgettable event that celebrates our love for animals. Whether you're a seasoned runner or prefer a leisurely stroll, you can participate in the 5K Run or opt for the One Mile Walk, making it a perfect outing for friends, family, and your beloved pups.

This exciting event is not just about fitness; it's also about making a difference! Organized by Midcoast Humane, all proceeds from the Save a Stray 5K & Walk will directly support our mission to improve the lives of animals and people in our community. With nearly 4,000 animals cared for each year, your participation helps provide essential veterinary care, food, and comfort to those in need until they find their forever homes. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to get active, enjoy the company of fellow animal lovers, and contribute to a great cause!

Organiser's Description

Join us and bring your friends, family, and pup for a 5K Run or One Mile Walk in the beautiful town of Freeport, Maine! Maine's first dog-friendly 5K is organized by Midcoast Humane, and all proceeds from the event go towards fulfilling our mission of making life better for animals and people in our community. We see nearly 4,000 animals each year, and we provide life-saving veterinary care, food, and comfort to every one of them until they find their new, happy homes. Midcoast Humane also provides pet retention services for responsible pet owners struggling to keep their pets, and we contract with 39 towns from Falmouth to Somerville to take in stray, abandoned, and neglected animals.

Races

  • Save a Stray 5K

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 16th August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $38.10

    OPENS TOMORROW
    Join us and bring your friends, family, and pup for a run for their lives on a beautiful August day in Maine! WHERE The Save a Stray 5K is a timed event starting at 23 Depot Street in downtown Freeport. WHEN Saturday, August 16, 2025. Check-in begins at 6:30 a.m. at 23 Depot Street. The race begins at 8:00 a.m. REGISTRATION Online Registration will be available until 7:30am on Saturday, August 16th. Please note that the price of day-of registration increases from $35 to $40. Starting at 6:30am on August 16th, we will also be registering participants near the starting line at 23 Depot Street in downtown Freeport. The price of day-of registration is $40. THE ROUTE The 5k route begins and ends in Downtown Freeport, and the exact route can be seen on our website (saveastray.midcoasthumane.org). PRIZES L.L.Bean gift cards will be awarded to the top male and female finisher in each age group. The age groups will be: -10 years old and Under -40 to 49 years old -11 to 19 years old -50 to 59 years old -20 to 29 years old -60 to 69 years old -30 to 39 years old -70+ years old The top overall male and female finishers will receive extra special prizes! PACKET PICK UP Early packet pick-up will be available on Friday, August 15 from 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. at the BEAN BOOT on the L.L.Bean campus. We will also accept additional race registrations at that time. You can also pick your runner packet up on the day of the race (Saturday, August 16) starting at 6:30 a.m. at 23 Depot Street in downtown Freeport. TIMING We ask that all participants who do not have a time goal to please start the race towards the middle/rear of the pack. Dogs are welcome to run, walk, or hitch a ride in a stroller along next to you! RESULTS Results will be posted at the event and listed on the Save a Stray webpage the day of the race.
  • Save a Stray Walk

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 16th August 2025 (8:15AM EDT)

    $32.80

    OPENS TOMORROW
    Walk the mile to show support for shelter animals! The walk is a more leisurely physical endeavor than the 5K run, and it is perfect to do with friends if you'd like to chat, and of course, walk with your dogs. WHERE The Save a Stray One-Mile Walk kicks off at 23 Depot Street in downtown Freeport. You can find the exact route on our website (saveastray.midcoasthumane.org). WHEN Saturday, August, 16, 2025. Check-in begins at 7:00 a.m. at 23 Depot Street in downtown Freeport. The One-Mile Walk begins from that location at 8:00 a.m. REGISTRATION Online Registration will be available until 7:30am on Saturday, August 16th. Please note that the price of day-of registration increases from $30 to $35. You may register the day of the event at our registration table at 23 Depot Street in downtown Freeport (See Map) beginning at 7:00 a.m. Registration the day of the event is $35 per person. T-SHIRT PICK UP T-shirts can be picked up on Friday, August 16 from 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. on the L.L.Bean campus. We will also accept additional registrations at that time.
  • Save a Stray 5K & Walk - Virtual

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    $27.50

    OPENS TOMORROW
    Register as a Virtual Participant if you want to support the event but know you won't be available.

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23 Depot Street, Freeport, 04032, ME, United States

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