South Portland SpringFest Community Road Race - The Unstoppable Gnome

Saturday, May 17, 2025 Past event

8:00 AM EDT

South Portland, Maine

Free–$80.50 · 5 races

1 Mile, 5 Mile

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your sneakers for the South Portland SpringFest Community Road Race - The Unstoppable Gnome, taking place on Saturday, May 17, 2025! This exciting event will kick off at 8:00 AM at Mill Creek Park, located on Hinckley Street in the vibrant Knightville neighborhood of South Portland, Cumberland. Participants can look forward to a fun-filled day, starting with a delightful 1-mile untimed fun run, perfect for everyone from seasoned runners to families with strollers. For those seeking a bit more challenge, there's also a 3-mile race that promises to be both engaging and enjoyable.

Encouraging a spirit of community and fitness, the Unstoppable Gnome invites everyone to don their best gnome-themed attire and join in the festivities. Check-in starts at 7:45 AM at the blue Rotary tent, where you can grab a water bottle and enjoy some delicious snacks. After the race, stick around for the SpringFest celebration from 11 AM to 3 PM, featuring live music, food trucks, games, crafts, and plenty of gnome-themed fun! Join us for this unique opportunity to connect with your neighbors and support local nonprofits, as 100% of

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So Portland SpringFest Unstoppable Gnome Kids 1-mile

Incl. T-Shirt

Kids through 8th grade run for free. An adult must accompany all kids, and adult registration is required. The SpringFest 1-mile run/walk is not timed. All other race categories are timed. Thank You!

8:00 AM EDT

Free

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So Portland SpringFest Unstoppable Gnome Adult 1-mile

Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

8:00 AM EDT

$27.50

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So Portland SpringFest Unstoppable Gnome 3-mile

Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

8:00 AM EDT

$27.50

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So Portland SpringFest Unstoppable Gnome 5-mile

Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

8:00 AM EDT

$22.20

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So Portland SpringFest Unstoppable Gnome 5-mile Team Relay

Incl. $5.50 Fee

8:00 AM EDT

$80.50

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Organiser's description

WELCOME, UNSTOPPABLE GNOMES!

Race day is almost here, and were thrilled youve joined the first-ever Unstoppable Gnome fun run! This is a relaxed, untimed, community-powered eventgnome costumes encouraged, smiles required.

Event Day: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Location: Hinckley Street, Mill Creek Park, South Portland
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Check-In: 745 AM at the blue Rotary tent (corner of Ocean & Hinckley)

Bring:

* A water bottle (weve got snacks and more water, too!)
* Your best gnome-themed gear
* Dress for the weather!

Course: A 1-mile loop through Knightvilles coolest streetsperfect for a fun stroll, jog, or dash.
Come back for SpringFest (11 AM3 PM), which features music, food trucks, games, crafts, and more gnome fun.
We'd like to thank our partners, NXGen, MaineHealth, Cottage & Co, and Back In Motion, as well as you, for supporting local nonprofits!

ABOUT THE UNSTOPPABLE GNOME

The Unstoppable Gnome is a community-focused event encouraging fitness and local engagement. Join us for a casual, feel-good one-mile loop through the heart of Knightville! This year, we're keeping things simple, fun, and focused on communityso lace up your sneakers and come walk, jog, or run with us.

This years event will be an untimed fun runno bibs or chips, just good vibes. We decided to ease into hosting a road race and keep the focus on the SpringFest message of celebrating our community and being together. Whether youre getting in a jog, pushing a stroller, or walking with friends, youre welcome here!

_(*We had previously announced the race as being timed. Due to lower-than-expected early registrations, we decided not to add the timing expense this time around.)_

THE 2025 EVENT WILL FEATURE:

* 1-mile for all levels, especially kids (accompanied by an adult) to run, walk, or stroll.
* 3-mile race for individual runners.

100% OF THE RACE AND SPRINGFEST PROCEEDS ARE DONATED TO THE SOUTH PORTLAND COMMUNITY THROUGH GRANTS AND DONATIONS TO COMMUNITY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.