Maine Needs - A Community Walk & Race

Saturday, May 23, 2026 • Portland, ME
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When is Maine Needs - A Community Walk & Race?

Maine Needs - A Community Walk & Race takes place on Saturday, May 23, 2026 in Portland, ME.

What distances does Maine Needs - A Community Walk & Race offer?

Maine Needs - A Community Walk & Race offers 6 events: Community Race, Community Walk, Fundraiser: Community Race, Virtual Community Walk or Race, Fundraiser: Community Walk, Fundraiser: Virtual Community Walk or Race.

Event Distance Price
Community Race 3.5 mi $45.00 Register
Community Walk 3.5 mi $35.00 Register
Fundraiser: Community Race 3.5 mi $45.00 Register
Virtual Community Walk or Race 5.0 km $35.00 Register
Fundraiser: Community Walk $35.00 Register
Fundraiser: Virtual Community Walk or Race $35.00 Register

How much does Maine Needs - A Community Walk & Race cost?

Registration for Maine Needs - A Community Walk & Race starts at $25.00. Prices vary by event distance.

Where is Maine Needs - A Community Walk & Race held?

Maine Needs - A Community Walk & Race is held in Portland, ME at Payson Park & Back Cove.

About Maine Needs - A Community Walk & 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 individuals and families all over Maine that are going without these essential items. 

Over 6,000 volunteers support the work of 523 providers from 265 organizations across Maine. Support our mission and enjoy a morning along Back Cove. You don’t want to miss it!

Do what's right. Essential needs for all.

Swag & Giveaways

Community Race: Maine Needs socks
Community Walk: Maine Needs socks
Fundraiser: Community Race: Maine Needs Socks
Fundraiser: Community Walk: Maine Needs Socks
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