Join us around Back Cove for our 2nd Annual Maine Needs Community Walk & Race presented by Maine Beer Company!
This event is a family-friendly community effort that brings together students, families, local businesses, and community members to do what's right for a morning of fun, fitness, and fundraising. The event features a 5K run combined with a 3.5 mile run and 3.5 mile walk. Attendees will also enjoy visiting with local non-profits and event sponsors, face painting for kids, a DJ, Maine Needs merch for sale, coffee, snacks and more!
All proceeds help support Maine Needs mission of providing basic material goods for individuals and families throughout Maine.
Each week, Maine Needs receives 1,000+ requests from caseworkers, teachers, nurses and street outreach teams for basics, such as; sneakers, boots, clothing, outdoor gear, socks, underwear, diapers, bedding, towels, kitchen basics, baby gear, tents, sleeping bags, soap, deodorant and cleaning products. These items reach individuals and families all over Maine that are going without these essential items.
Over 6,000 volunteers support the work of 523 providers from 265 organizations across Maine. Support our mission and enjoy a morning along Back Cove. You don’t want to miss it!
Do what's right. Essential needs for all.
May 23, 2026
Distance — 3.5 Miles
Type — Running
09:00
$35.00
May 23, 2026
Distance — 3.5 Miles
Type — Running
09:00
$35.00
May 23, 2026
Distance — Fundraiser: Virtual Community Walk or Race
Type — Running
09:00
$25.00
May 23, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
09:00
$25.00
May 23, 2026
Distance — 3.5 Miles
Type — Running
09:05
$25.00
May 23, 2026
Distance — Fundraiser: Community Walk
Type — Running
09:05
$25.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Portland.
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