"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 the third of six events in the RUNBELFAST 2025 race
series held in BELFAST, Maine (more at https://www.runbelfast.org/
[https://www.runbelfast.org/]
). The series includes: Paces for PAWS 5K - Jun 14; Lions Kilted
Canter 5K - Jul 19; Rotary Bug Run 5K - August 16; CWS Run Wild! 5K
and 10K - Sep 13; WCHV Hospice 5k - Oct 4; and Lions Ghostly Gallop -
October 25.
RunBelfast is grateful for the support provided by City of Belfast
Parks and Recreation Department.
Event details and schedule
When:
Saturday, August 16, 2025 , 8:00 a.m. start
Where:
Parking lot at Union Street and Miller Street, Belfast, Maine
Race-day registration and Packet pick-up: Race day between
07:00-07:45 a.m.
Fee: $20 through August 14 ; $25 race day; $20 for active duty
military; souvenir t-shirts
are guaranteed for all runners who register by
August 2
; after that date, t-shirts
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
August 16, 2025
Saturday
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Intersection of Union & Miller Streets BELFAST, ME 04915 View Map
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