Bun Run 5K—Presented by Maine Highlands FCU

Bun Run 5K—Presented by Maine Highlands FCU

Come out and race for a good cause and stay for a fun filled day of activities, good music, good food and fun times!

You can run or walk this race. Strollers and leashed pets are also welcome.  This is a 5k loop with hills, trails and road.  It meanders through some woods and streets of Dexter and you start and finish right in the heart of downtown.  

Support a Great Cause

All proceeds will support Heart of Maine Resource Center and our food pantry operations. The Heart of Maine Resource Center was founded in response to a need for community resources. Our mission is to connect our neighbors with the resources they need to thrive.

In the fall of 2020, we received the donation of the historic Bert Call Studio to house our nonprofit, and that December we received our 501(c)(3) status. The building has been gutted and renovations have begun, but we are in need of support to finish the first floor where our new food hub will be located. As soon as we finish the food distribution floor, we will begin an open-shopping model for people to come and get the food when they need it and choose what is best for them and their households. We recognize that nourishing the community through food is only one way to address the needs of our community members. Our goal is to be a central location in town where we can connect people with the resources they need— whether it’s food, housing and heating assistance, educational opportunities, other clinical services, etc. For more information on HMRC visit theheartofmaine.org 

About the Race

• Presented by our Lead Sponsor: Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union

• The race is professionally timed.

• Race starts at 7:30am sharp.

• Prizes for top 3 male and top three female, as well as age group awards.

• All finishers will get medal.

• Everyone registered by July 14th are guaranteed a t-shirt of their chosen size; those who register after July 14th will receive t-shirts based on remaining availability. 

• Registration Fees:

  • Early Bird $35: November 13th through February 28th 

  • Regular $45: March 1st through May 31st

  • Last Chance $55: June 1st through July 31st

Day of Race and Packet Pick-Up

• No same day registration. 
• Early Bib Pick-Up will be Friday, August 13th at Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union, 73 Main St. Dexter, ME.
• The start of the race is Grove St. at Newport/Dover-Foxcroft Rail Trail. 45.025756, -69.290263. Bib Pick-Up will start at 6:30am on race day.

Parking

• Parking will be available at Dexter Regional High School.
• A shuttle will be available to transport runners to the start line.
• Showers at the High School will be available for those who would like to freshen up before the festivities!

*The course will run in reverse this year as we will just go through main st one time.  So you will be starting off going down hill!  The start location is on Grove St. at Newport/Dover-Foxcroft Rail Trail. 45.025756, -69.290263.