The MARC 5k & 1-Mile Fun Run

Saturday, June 22, 2024 Past event

9:15 AM EDT

Brunswick, Maine

Free–$27.50 · 2 races

5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and fun at The MARC 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run on Saturday, June 22, 2024, in Brunswick, Cumberland! This inaugural event marks the grand opening of The Midcoast Athletic & Recreation Complex at Brunswick Landing, and promises an exhilarating atmosphere for participants and spectators alike. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or looking for a family-friendly outing, you can choose between the competitive 5K road race or the shorter 1-mile fun run.

The race course is flat and fast, making it perfect for all fitness levels! Following the race, enjoy a fantastic awards ceremony and a thrilling skate-park demonstration featuring professional skateboarders Cody McEntire and Julia Brueckler. The festivities will also include a Pickleball Scramble, delicious food trucks, and a bounce house for the kids. Race packet pickup is available on Friday, June 21, and on the morning of the event, ensuring that you're ready to hit the ground running. Join us for a day of celebration, community spirit, and athletic achievement!

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Jun 28, 2025

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Races

5k Run/Walk

Incl. $2.50 Fee &

8:30 AM EDT

$27.50

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1-Mile Fun Run

9:15 AM EDT

Free

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Organiser's description

Come join us to celebrate the Grand Opening of The MARC (The Midcoast Athletic & Recreation Complex) on Brunswick Landing! We are running our Inaugural 5K Road Race and 1-Mile Fun Run to kick of a fun day of festivities celebrating the opening of the Town of Brunswick's brand new Pickleball Courts, Skate Park, and Walking Trail. After the race awards ceremony, there will be a skate-park demonstration by Professional Skateboarders Cody McEntire and Julia Brueckler, a Pickleball Scramble, and family-friendly events to include food trucks and a bounce house. The course will start and finish at the new recreation complex. It's flat, it's fast, and it's for a great cause!

(Registrations after June 1st cannot be guaranteed a T-Shirt)

Race Packet Pickup will be held on Friday, June 21st, 2024 from 4:00pm-7:00pm at the Brunswick Parks and Recreation Center 220 Neptune Drive, Brunswick, ME 04011. Packets can also be picked up the morning of the race at the Registration/Check-in Table beginning at 7:30am.

RAIN DATE 6/23/2024 8:30am

PARKING

We are asking our runners to park in the old Wayfair Building parking lot which is located at 46 Burbank Avenue, Brunswick ME 04011. The parking lot is directly across the road from the back of the Rec Center. Follow the path around the building to the front parking lot for the registration table and start/finish line. Thank you!