Event Description

"A Harbor Fest Tradition"

Scenic, fairly flat course that includes a few gentle hills, shaded neighborhoods, a stretch along the water front, and the Armistice Foot Bridge across the Passagassawaukeag River; one water stop.  Everyone is welcome to join from those looking to run a personal best to families wanting to share a healthy run/walk.  Top overall female and male runners receive 20 lbs of live lobsters (“bugs”).

The Rotary Bug Run 5K Run/Walk is part of the RunBelfast 2021 series of events.

Event details and schedule

When:  Saturday, August 14, 2021, 8:30 a.m. start

Where:  Parking lot at Union Street and Miller Street, Belfast, Maine

Race-day registration and Packet pick-up:  Race day between 07:30-08:15 a.m.

Fee:  $22 through August 11; $25 on race day; $20 for active duty military thru race day; performance t-shirts are guaranteed for all runners who register by July 28; after that date, t-shirts are available while supplies last

Awards:  Top overall female and male receive 20 lbs of live lobsters (“bugs”); then top M & F in each of 9 age groups (pre-teen thru 80+)

For the safety of all participants and volunteers, this year we will be adopting the COVID19 Prevention Industry guidance for Organized events, in effect the day of the race.