Fight Back 5K Run/Walk 2026

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Start time: 8:00 AM start (New York)
Location: Norway, Maine
Entry fee: From $20
Fundraising: Takes optional donations when you register

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
Fight Back 5K Run	5K	Oct 3, 20268:00 AM	$20	–
Fight Back 5K Walk	5K	Oct 3, 20268:00 AM	$20	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

$20 until Oct 2.

Online registration closes Oct 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $20, entry is about 20 percent below a typical 5K in Maine, which costs $25 right now.

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 6:40 AM, and the Fight Back 5K Run starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 600 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

19 Danforth Street, Norway, ME 04268

Directions to the start

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 3 the day usually runs from 49°F at dawn to 65°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 39°F and hot years reach 77°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: 19 Danforth Street, Norway, ME 04268Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 600 feet
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: 5K
Editions: 2026 (Oct 3, 2026)

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Quick answers

When is Fight Back 5K Run/Walk?: Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $20 before processing fees.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Oct 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Maine?: At $20, entry is about 20 percent below a typical 5K in Maine, which costs $25 right now.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?: Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?: 5K.
Where does it start?: 19 Danforth Street, Norway, ME 04268.

From the organizers

Blisters for Sisters and Misters - Dempsey Challenge (Dempsey Center), in memory of Fred Washer.

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CANCELATION & REFUND POLICY: This event will be held rain or shine. If the race must be canceled due to severe weather, unsafe conditions, or circumstances beyond the organizer's control, registration fees are non-refundable.