Join us for a morning of races, a farmer’s market, music and so much fun! This is not your ordinary race. Racehorses have been giving their all on the Cumberland Fairground track for 155 years. Imagine the finish you’ll have tapping into their spirited, courageous and determined energy! We are getting creative with details to bring the maximum joy and impact to this event run entirely by volunteers and supporting some incredible local nonprofits!
Registration benefits these nonprofits: MOFGA, Cumberland County 4H Leader's Association & Valor Youth Program
Race Categories: Elite Mile, Adult mile (18+), Youth mile (5-17), Kids 200 Meter Gallop (for little ones), Open 5k & Virtual participation
Aug 30, 2026
Distance — 1 Miles
Type — Running
09:45
$25.00
Aug 30, 2026
Distance — 1 Miles
Type — Running
10:00
$25.00
Aug 30, 2026
Distance — 1 Miles
Type — Running
10:15
$25.00
Aug 30, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
10:45
$35.00
Aug 30, 2026
Distance — 0.5 Miles
Type — Running
22:30
$0.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Cumberland Center.
Learn more about the host city, Cumberland Center.
Cumberland Center is a census-designated place (CDP) within the town of Cumberland in Cumberland County, Maine, United States. The population was 2,499 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Portland – South Portland – Biddeford, Maine, Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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