
From the Organizer
Join us for a morning of races, a farmer’s market, music and so much fun! This is not your ordinary race. Racehorses have been giving their all on the Cumberland Fairground track for 155 years. Imagine the finish you’ll have tapping into their spirited, courageous and determined energy! We are getting creative with details to bring the maximum joy and impact to this event run entirely by volunteers and supporting some incredible local nonprofits!
Registration benefits these nonprofits: MOFGA, Cumberland County 4H Leader's Association & Valor Youth Program
Race Categories: Elite Mile, Adult mile (18+), Youth mile (5-17), Kids 200 Meter Gallop (for little ones), Open 5k & Virtual participation
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About This Sport
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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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.
Coming Up
St. John's Catholic School Sparkle Sprint Into Summer 5K Run/Walk/Dance/Skip
Raccoon Run 5K
Maine Summer Adventure Race: 3-Hour
York Days 5K
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Fairgrounds 5k, Mile & Market
Aug 30, 2026