Event Description

The Newport Cultural Center 5K race/walk and 1 mile Fun Run will follow a gentle, shaded course through the neighborhoods near and along Lake Sebasticook in Newport. This is an out and back. Walkers are welcome to participate. The pre-registration fee is $20. Race day registration is $25. Children 12 and under can participate in the Fun Run for $5 each. Families can participate in the race/walk and/or Fun Run for $35 per family.

 Our first ever half marathon witll be an out and back down Moosehead Trail and onto the Williams Road then back to NCC. 

Event details and schedule

Race day registration will take place from 8:30-9:00am out behind the Newport Cultural Center. The half marathon runners will begin first at 8:00am. Next we will hold the Fun Run at 9:00am and the 5K race at 9:30am. Prizes will be awarded to the fastest three participating in the Fun Run. There will also be prizes awarded to the fastest male and female participants in the 5k run. The winner of the half marathon will receive a cash prize of $250 sponsored by The Riverwalk Center. Post-race refreshments provided.