27th Annual Waterford Fall Foliage 5K Road Race/Fitness Walk & 1 Mile Fun Run 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Start time
- 11:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Waterford, Maine
- Entry fee
- From $2
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fun Run | Kids | Oct 11, 202611:30 AM | $2 | – |
| 27th Annual Waterford Fall Foliage 5K Road Race/Fitness Walk & 1 Mile Fun Run | 5K | Oct 11, 202612:00 PM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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How the price compares
At $25, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Maine ($25).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Maine runs 32:56, about 10:36 a mile, based on 58 races with published results. Women typically finish in 35:04 and men in 28:51.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:51 AM, and the Fun Run starts at 11:30 AM. The start sits about 710 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Route 35 and 37, Waterford Flats, Waterford, ME 04088
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 11 the day usually runs from 44°F at dawn to 60°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 35°F and hot years reach 74°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Route 35 and 37, Waterford Flats, Waterford, ME 04088Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 710 feet
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 11, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is 27th Annual Waterford Fall Foliage 5K Road Race/Fitness Walk & 1 Mile Fun Run?
- Sunday, October 11, 2026, starting at 11:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $2 before processing fees.
- Is the entry fee high for Maine?
- At $25, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Maine ($25).
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- Route 35 and 37, Waterford Flats, Waterford, ME 04088.
From the organizers
Join us for the 27th edition of the Waterford Fall Foliage 5K featuring a challenging yet scenic out and back run that begins at the historic Waterford Commons and continues alongside Keoka Lake, offering classic fall beauty amidst the rolling hills.
For 2026, we are again offering a free 1-mile Fun Run entries for children 12 and under with a minimal $2.00 processing fee.