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Black Bear 5k

Name: Black Bear 5k
Start: 2026-10-25
End: 2026-10-25
Location: Orono

Orono, Maine, United States

calendar_today 25 Oct, 2026

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sell $20.00

About the Event

The Black Bear 5k takes place on October 25, 2026, inviting runners to explore the scenic routes around Orono. Participants will experience a challenging yet rewarding 5K course designed exclusively for non-UMaine students, offering them an exciting opportunity to compete and enjoy the autumn scenery.

Races Offered

Non UMaine Student

Oct 25, 2026

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

24 days remaining

sell

$20.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Orono.

thermostat Temperature

7.0° / 16.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

4.2° / 13.2°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

7h 35m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.1 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.5 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

76.8%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:51

nightlight Sunset

17:47

About Orono

Learn more about the host city, Orono.

Orono is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. Located on the Penobscot and Stillwater rivers, it was first settled by American colonists in 1774. They named it in honor of Chief Joseph Orono, a sachem of the indigenous Penobscot nation who long occupied this territory.

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