Maine Needs – A Community Walk & Race 2026 — Portland, ME
Date
May 23, 2026
Location
Portland, ME
Venue
Payson Park & Back Cove
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$25.00 – $55.00
Events
Community Race, Community Walk, Virtual Community Walk or Race, Fundraiser: Community Race, Fundraiser: Community Walk, Fundraiser: Virtual Community Walk or Race
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 individ
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for May 23.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Portland, ME.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
