STRIVE for 5 - Foden Road 5K
- Date Sun 13th July 2025
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location South Portland, Maine
- Price $7.00 - $33.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the STRIVE for 5 - Foden Road 5K, happening on Sunday, July 13th, 2025, in beautiful South Portland, Cumberland! This exciting event brings together community spirit and healthy competition, featuring a 5K road race and a fun run for children. The action kicks off with the Children's Fun Run at 8:00 AM, followed by the 5K and walk at 8:30 AM, rain or shine.
Starting at STRIVE, located at 28 Foden Road, participants will enjoy a scenic course that winds through the area, looping back to the finish line. Not only will you be part of an inspiring event that supports STRIVE, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering young adults with developmental disabilities, but you'll also get a free event shirt and access to a lively block party! After the race, join in on the fun with a complimentary pancake breakfast for participants, or just $5 for spectators. Don't miss this chance to run for a cause, connect with the community, and celebrate a fantastic day in South Portland!
Starting at STRIVE, located at 28 Foden Road, participants will enjoy a scenic course that winds through the area, looping back to the finish line. Not only will you be part of an inspiring event that supports STRIVE, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering young adults with developmental disabilities, but you'll also get a free event shirt and access to a lively block party! After the race, join in on the fun with a complimentary pancake breakfast for participants, or just $5 for spectators. Don't miss this chance to run for a cause, connect with the community, and celebrate a fantastic day in South Portland!
Organiser's Description
WHAT: The STRIVE for 5 5K Road Race and Fun Run hosted by the STRIVE Business to Business Networking Group, a collection of business leaders from the Foden Road/Maine Mall district of South Portland (business leaders from surrounding communities also welcome). Foden Road Networking Group members are invested in supporting the local economy and residents through business-to-business fellowship, culminating in the annual STRIVE for 5 5K.
Proceeds benefit STRIVE, a nonprofit in the heart of the Foden Road district of South Portland. STRIVE engages and empowers 1,400+ young adults with developmental disabilities throughout Southern Maine through educational, social and employment training programs.
WHEN: Sunday, July 13th, 2025
Childrens Fun Run begins at 8am, 5K/Walk Begins at 8:30am
_Rain or Shine_
WHERE: STRIVE, 28 Foden Road, South Portland ME 04106
ENTRY FEE: $25 on or before 04/13. $30 on or before 07/11. $35 for participants signing up on 07/12 (packet pick-up) or 07/13 (day-of).
Participants 12 and under are free with an adult.
Every participant receives a shirt from STRIVE and free admittance to all elements of the block party.
RACE INFO: Childrens Fun Run will start at the STRIVE parking lot and go to the end of Foden Road (will be closed to traffic) before turning around to finish back at the parking lot. During the 5k, runners will line up and walkers will follow. The course runs from STRIVE on Foden Road through Texas Instruments Property onto Jet Port Plaza Road then circles back. Spectators can view the race on Foden Road & Jetport Road. Map available: www.pslstrive.org/STRIVEforFive
PARKING: Parking information available soon!
AWARDS: Presented to top male & female per age group: 12 and Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST: New this year is a pancake breakfast immediately following the run/walk. Join us at 28 Foden Road from 9:30am-11am. The pancake breakfast is free for run/walk participants and $5 for anyone else!
FMI: please contact STRIVE Program Director, Alex Woodhouse at (207)774-6278 or [email protected]
Proceeds benefit STRIVE, a nonprofit in the heart of the Foden Road district of South Portland. STRIVE engages and empowers 1,400+ young adults with developmental disabilities throughout Southern Maine through educational, social and employment training programs.
WHEN: Sunday, July 13th, 2025
Childrens Fun Run begins at 8am, 5K/Walk Begins at 8:30am
_Rain or Shine_
WHERE: STRIVE, 28 Foden Road, South Portland ME 04106
ENTRY FEE: $25 on or before 04/13. $30 on or before 07/11. $35 for participants signing up on 07/12 (packet pick-up) or 07/13 (day-of).
Participants 12 and under are free with an adult.
Every participant receives a shirt from STRIVE and free admittance to all elements of the block party.
RACE INFO: Childrens Fun Run will start at the STRIVE parking lot and go to the end of Foden Road (will be closed to traffic) before turning around to finish back at the parking lot. During the 5k, runners will line up and walkers will follow. The course runs from STRIVE on Foden Road through Texas Instruments Property onto Jet Port Plaza Road then circles back. Spectators can view the race on Foden Road & Jetport Road. Map available: www.pslstrive.org/STRIVEforFive
PARKING: Parking information available soon!
AWARDS: Presented to top male & female per age group: 12 and Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST: New this year is a pancake breakfast immediately following the run/walk. Join us at 28 Foden Road from 9:30am-11am. The pancake breakfast is free for run/walk participants and $5 for anyone else!
FMI: please contact STRIVE Program Director, Alex Woodhouse at (207)774-6278 or [email protected]
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.00 Fee & Race T-Shirt
Sun 13th July 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$33.00
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5K Virtual Run/Walk
Incl. $3.00 Fee & Race T-Shirt
$33.00
Feel free to do the STRIVE for 5K at a time that is convenient for you! 5K race shirts and medals will be mailed to virtual participants. -
Pancake Breakfast
Incl. $2.00 Fee
Sun 13th July 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
$7.00
Join us for a pancake breakfast immediately following the 5K! Free for run/walk participants and $5 for anyone else.
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