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2026 Maine Lobster Festival Festival 10K/5K Road Race

Rockland, Maine, United States

calendar_today 02 Aug, 2026

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sell $35.00

About the Event

The Maine Lobster Festival offers timed 5K and 10K road races! The 5K is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. The 10K is open to runners only.

Please join us!

Pre-registered runners MUST pick up their race packets on:

Friday, August 1st from 10 am - 1 pm on the Festival grounds.
Online registration ends Thursday, July 31 at 9 pm.
Race Day/In-Person registration increases to $45.
Registration Fee is Non-Refundable.

Both races will start promptly at 8am.

Finisher medals for all participants and awards for top male and female finishers in multiple age group categories for both races!!! Shirts are available for the first 300 participants to pick up their packet. Shirt sizes are not guaranteed.

Thank you to our sponsors: Allen Agency, Samoset Resort, James Heavey Wealth Management, Maine Sport Outfitters, Maine State Credit Union

Races Offered

Running-10K - Individual Age group/open

Aug 02, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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12:00

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$35.00

Running-5K - Individual Age group/open

Aug 02, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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12:00

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$35.00

Walking-5K - Individual Age group/open

Aug 02, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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12:00

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$35.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Rockland.

thermostat Temperature

16.0° / 23.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

15.4° / 23.8°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 55m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.1 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

High (7.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

79.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:41

nightlight Sunset

19:38

About Rockland

Learn more about the host city, Rockland.

Rockland is a city in Maine that has witnessed a resurgence. Once boarded up shops are now colorfully decorated and the Farnsworth Art Museum and Wyeth Center offer a diverse Maine artisan collection. Rockland plays host to many festivals, including the Maine Lobster Festival and the North Atlantic Blues Festival.