L.L.Bean 4th of July 10K and 1-Mile Family Fun Run/Walk
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Distance
- 10K · 1-Mile Family Fun Run/Walk
From the Organizer
Celebrate Independence Day by participating in the 49th annual L.L.Bean 4th of July 10K and 1-Mile Family Fun Run/Walk supporting the YMCA of Southern Maine Casco Bay Branch. Together, L.L.Bean and the YMCA are committed to building healthy, confident and secure communities for everyone to enjoy.
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.
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the L.L.Bean 4th of July 10K and 1-Mile Family Fun Run/Walk?
- L.L.Bean 4th of July 10K and 1-Mile Family Fun Run/Walk is a running event held in Freeport, ME. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the L.L.Bean 4th of July 10K and 1-Mile Family Fun Run/Walk?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Freeport, ME at Old Town Meeting Place, Freeport, ME. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the L.L.Bean 4th of July 10K and 1-Mile Family Fun Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
L.L.Bean 4th of July 10K and 1-Mile Family Fun Run/Walk
Jul 4, 2026