Will to Run Challenge
- Date Fri 18th September 2026 - Fri 25th September 2026
- Time 6:00PM EDT
- Location Kennebunk, Maine
- Price Free - $54.00
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Organiser's Description
Please join A Running Passion for our seventh annual Will to Run Challenge! THIS YEAR WILL FEATURE AN IN-PERSON 5K EVENT IN ADDITION TO THE VIRTUAL RACE! Join us in person, or participate in your own virtual 5k, 10k, or both within the event week!
Prices and swag packs are as follows:
-5K in-person event: $35: **t-shirt guaranteed to registrations received by August 14th
-5K virtual: $30: t-shirt/ event bib
-10K virtual: $40: t-shirt/bag/sticker/ event bib
-15k Combined Challenge (must submit separate 5k and 10k times): $50-t-shirt/bag/sticker/event bib/ A Running Passion item)
*The Challenge 5K can be completed in-person or virtually
-Kid's virtual Challenge: FREE- stickers, event bib, coloring pages, event check list
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH -
Will to Run 5k - Eastern Trail (Town of Kennebunk) *Final details TBD
The course will be an out and back route that will take runners through unique forests along the former Eastern Railroad bed. The trail is extremely flat, the surface is hard packed stone dust and will be a fast course! The trail crosses the Maine Turnpike in Kennebunk on a uniquely designed bridge that was opened in 2011. This is the only pedestrian bridge that crosses the Maine Turnpike.
***If you live in Biddeford, Dayton, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Arundel, Saco, Old Orchard Beach, or Wells, your packet will be available for packet pick-up at one of the Biddeford locations. We do not mail local packets out. We will have pick-up available in Portland for those interested at Marathon Sports.
***Packets for our friends joining us from further away should receive their packets the week of the event. Please sign-up early to guarantee your packet and swag arrive on time!
Times can be submitted to cfrentzen@gmail.com anytime from
9/18/2026-9/25/2026
All proceeds from this event will go to A Running Passion's scholarship and community outreach initiatives.
https://arunningpassion.org/
Prices and swag packs are as follows:
-5K in-person event: $35: **t-shirt guaranteed to registrations received by August 14th
-5K virtual: $30: t-shirt/ event bib
-10K virtual: $40: t-shirt/bag/sticker/ event bib
-15k Combined Challenge (must submit separate 5k and 10k times): $50-t-shirt/bag/sticker/event bib/ A Running Passion item)
*The Challenge 5K can be completed in-person or virtually
-Kid's virtual Challenge: FREE- stickers, event bib, coloring pages, event check list
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH -
Will to Run 5k - Eastern Trail (Town of Kennebunk) *Final details TBD
The course will be an out and back route that will take runners through unique forests along the former Eastern Railroad bed. The trail is extremely flat, the surface is hard packed stone dust and will be a fast course! The trail crosses the Maine Turnpike in Kennebunk on a uniquely designed bridge that was opened in 2011. This is the only pedestrian bridge that crosses the Maine Turnpike.
***If you live in Biddeford, Dayton, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Arundel, Saco, Old Orchard Beach, or Wells, your packet will be available for packet pick-up at one of the Biddeford locations. We do not mail local packets out. We will have pick-up available in Portland for those interested at Marathon Sports.
***Packets for our friends joining us from further away should receive their packets the week of the event. Please sign-up early to guarantee your packet and swag arrive on time!
Times can be submitted to cfrentzen@gmail.com anytime from
9/18/2026-9/25/2026
All proceeds from this event will go to A Running Passion's scholarship and community outreach initiatives.
https://arunningpassion.org/
Races
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Will to Run Challenge Combined 15K
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt and Socks
Fri 18th September 2026 (6:00PM EDT)
$54.00
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Will to Run Challenge 5K
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
$32.80
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Will to Run Challenge 10K
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
$43.40
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Will to Run Kid's Challenge
Incl. Kid's Pack
Free
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Will to Run 5K (In Person)
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 18th September 2026 (6:00PM EDT)
$38.10
Stroller Policy Due to the nature of the race course and the potential to collide with other participants, the use of strollers is prohibited. Headphone Policy The use of personal music devices is strongly discouraged at this race. To enjoy all that our race has to offer and for the safety of all participants, A Running Passion encourages a headphone-free environment during the race. Runner safety has always been, and will continue to be, a top priority for our event. Please be mindful of the other participants and respect the race personnel to ensure a safe and enjoyable race for everyone. No Dogs Allowed Policy (Except for Service Animals) To ensure the safety, comfort, and competitive fairness of all participants, dogs and other pets are not permitted on the race course, at the start/finish areas, or within official event venues. This policy applies to all runners, walkers, volunteers, spectators, and vendors. The presence of animals in crowded race environments can create safety hazards, including trip risks, unpredictable interactions with participants, and interference with medical or emergency response operations. Participants who start the race with a dog may be disqualified and asked to leave the course. Spectators are also asked to keep pets away from race-related activities and designated event areas.
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