14th Annual Androscoggin Bank Run for Independence
- Date
- May 16, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 1 mile · Kids' Fun Run
From the Organizer
Independence Association and Spindleworks is excited for its 13th annual Run for Independence, presented by Androscoggin Bank.
Join us at 10am on Saturday, May 10th in Brunswick at the Brunswick Rec Center at 220 Neptune Drive.
Proceeds from the Run for Independence support health and wellness programming for people with disabilities at Independence Association and Spindleworks. To learn more about our mission and how your support makes a difference, visit: www.independenceassociation.org.
Swag for participants includes:
- Free event T-Shirt - sign up by 4/11 to ensure a Run for Independence t-shirt
- Beer
- Snacks, baked goods
We'll start our 5k, 1 mile, and kids fun run on the morning of May 10th. The courses will take you through the flat and fast streets of Brunswick Landing
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Online registration will be closed on 5/8 at noon.
In-person registration will be occur on Friday, May 9th
Independence Association | 3 Industrial Parkway, Brunswick - 10am - 2pm
Race day registration on Saturday, May 10th
Brunswick Rec Center | 220 Neptune Drive - 8:30am-9:45am
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 14th Annual Androscoggin Bank Run for Independence?
- 14th Annual Androscoggin Bank Run for Independence is a running event held in Brunswick, ME. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the 14th Annual Androscoggin Bank Run for Independence?
- Saturday, May 16, 2026 in Brunswick, ME at 3 Industrial Parkway, Brunswick, ME. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 14th Annual Androscoggin Bank Run for Independence?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
14th Annual Androscoggin Bank Run for Independence
May 16, 2026