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 female and male runners receive 10 lbs of live lobsters (“bugs”).

Sponsorship of the Bug Run is provided by the First National Bank, Belfast, Maine.

This event is one of four events in the RunBelfast 2024 race series held in Belfast, Maine (more at https://www.runbelfast.org).  The series includes:  Paces for PAWS 5K - Jun 15; Rotary Bug Run 5K - August 17; Center for Wildlife Studies Run Wild! 5K/10K – Sep 14; and Lions Ghostly Gallop - October 26. 

RunBelfast is grateful for the support provided by City of Belfast

Parks and Recreation Department.

Event details and schedule

When:  Saturday, August 19, 2023, 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:  $20 through August 17; $25 race day; $20 for active duty military; souvenir t-shirts are guaranteed for all runners who register by August 2; after that date, hats are available while supplies last

Awards:  Overall female and male receive 10 lbs of live lobsters (“bugs”); then top M & F in each of 9 age groups (pre-teen thru 80+) recieve medals