Pound The Pavement 5K Color Fun Run/Walk

About the Event

Get ready to POUND THE PAVEMENT in support of those impacted by cancer! The 14th Annual Pound the Pavement returns on Sunday, October 4th — and it’s brighter, bigger, and more colorful than ever.

Pound the Pavement is a 5K untimed Color Fun Run/Walk where participants start dressed in white and finish covered head to toe in vibrant color. At every kilometer mark, runners and walkers are showered in a different burst of colored powder — creating a joyful, high-energy celebration from start to finish.

This year we’re excited to bring back an expanded route and the Pound the Pavement Junior “Mad Dash of Color” for kids ages 8 and under! Before the main event kicks off, little runners can enjoy their own colorful dash, plus games and prizes.

And the celebration doesn’t stop at the finish line.

After you cross, head over to Sea Dog to keep the party going! Participants will receive two complimentary beverages, and this includes adult beverages for those 21+! Enjoy music, photo ops, laughter, and a whole lot of community spirit as we celebrate together.

Pound the Pavement is more than a run — it’s a powerful show of support for those whose lives have been touched by cancer. This year, we are especially proud to honor cancer survivors in our community. Cancer survivors are invited to participate free of charge — simply select the Cancer Survivor option when registering, and we’ll be in touch to learn more about you.

Let’s come together, celebrate strength, and make this the most colorful year yet.

The FIRST 200 registered will get a FREE goodie bags. Goodie Bags have Visa Gift Cards randomly placed in the bags.

All proceeds go to the Purple Iris Foundation and benefits those individuals living in Maine who are dealing with the effects of cancer. We provide support for individuals affected by all cancers!

Races Offered

Pound The Pavement JUNIOR " Mad Dash of Color"

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — Pound The Pavement JUNIOR " Mad Dash of Color"

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09:00

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$15.00

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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09:45

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$40.00

Pound The Pavement 5K Color Fun Run/Walk - Cancer Survivors

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — Pound The Pavement 5K Color Fun Run/Walk - Cancer Survivors

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09:45

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$0.00

Pound the Pavement 5k Color Run ~ Students

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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09:45

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$30.00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

7.0° / 15.9°

wb_sunny Feels like

4.0° / 13.1°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

7h 36m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.1 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.7 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

17:48

About Bangor

Learn more about the host city, Bangor.

Bangor is a small city of 32,000 people (2019) in the Highlands region of Maine. Bangor is the third-largest city in the state and the retail, cultural and service center for central, eastern and northern Maine. It is a good base for exploring Aroostook County, Down East & Acadia, the Maine Highlands and Maine’s Mid-Coast.