13TH Annual
13th Annual Wells Veterans Day 5K
13th Annual Wells Veterans Day 5K is a running race on November 14, 2026 in Wells, ME, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- November 14, 2026 (114 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Wells Chamber of Commerce is hosting our 13th Annual Wells Veterans Day 5k. Proceeds will once again benefit Honor Flight Maine.
Run (or walk) your own 5k (3.1 miles) on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
The cost to enter is $25 (adults 18+), $15 (students 11-17) and kids (10 and under) are free (RunSignUp fees are extra). As in past years, the first 100 paying registrants will receive a men's long-sleeve t-shirt.
The details on the original race route are posted below (under directions). The start and finish is the Trailblazer's Family Club located at 102 Bills Lane in Wells. The 5K loop takes you through beautiful, remote back roads of Wells. The course is considered flat, which is great for those either looking to set a new PR and/or for first-time 5K'ers.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
49°
Typical Low
31°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cape Neddick, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Wells, ME
City Elevation
116 ft
Nearest Airport
PSM
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease · 20 mi
Major Hub
PWM
Portland International Jetport · 27 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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114
Days to train
- Race
- 13th Annual Wells Veterans Day 5K
- Date
- November 14, 2026
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13th Annual Wells Veterans Day 5K
Nov 14, 2026