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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)
Entry fee
From $2
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Fun RunKidsOct 11, 202611:30 AM$2–
27th Annual Waterford Fall Foliage 5K Road Race/Fitness Walk & 1 Mile Fun Run5KOct 11, 202612:00 PM$25–

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Race day planning

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.