2026 Grahamtastic Connection 5K Run & Walk
- Date
- October 18, 2026
- Distance
- 5K
From the Organizer
CELEBRATING 28 YEARS OF CONNECTING KIDS!!!
Race Day:
Bib pickup 8:00-9:30 am
Kids Fun Run 9:30
Robot Race 9:45 (Children can race virtually via robot if they cannot attend in person.)
Race Start Time 10:00
Awards & Prizes 11:30
About Our Non-Profit: Our mission is to provide free technology to children with cancer and other serious illnesses to support their education, as well as their social and emotional well-being. Technology, including iPads, laptops, robots and Internet access, enables our children to continue their education during treatment while also remaining connected to family, friends and medical providers. Simply stated, we connect kids when their world is out of reach.
Course Description: The 5K run/walk is an out and back course starting at Bradeen Street and ending at Nasson Community Center. (Nasson Gym) Course is partially on road but mostly on well groomed Rail Trail portion of the Mousam Way with turn around at Deering Pond. Run or walk with the beautiful fall foliage all around you.
Registration:
Adults (18+) $20 in advance, $25 day of race
Teens (13-17) $15
Children (6-12) $10
Children under 5 free when accompanying a paying adult.
Leashed dogs welcomed!
Awards: A special prize for fastest female, male and dog. Fastest dog prize generously donated by Waggerstown, Wells, ME.
Additionally, medals for first and second female & male runners in all age categories. Please consider gathering pledges.
Team that raises most pledges wins a pizza party. Free t-shirts to all $250+ donors.
FMI: email info@grahamtastic.org, call/text 207-432-1228
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
60°
Typical Low
35°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Sanford 2 Nnw, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Springvale, ME
Population
22,095
as of 2023
Elevation
359 ft
Nearest Airport
PSM
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease · 27 mi
Major Hub
PWM
Portland International Jetport · 28 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- 2026 Grahamtastic Connection 5K Run & Walk
- Date
- October 18, 2026
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 2026 Grahamtastic Connection 5K Run & Walk?
- 2026 Grahamtastic Connection 5K Run & Walk is a running race held in Springvale, Maine on October 18, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 2026 Grahamtastic Connection 5K Run & Walk?
- Sunday, October 18, 2026 in Springvale, Maine at Nasson Community Center (Nasson Gym), Springvale, ME. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 2026 Grahamtastic Connection 5K Run & Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
2026 Grahamtastic Connection 5K Run & Walk
Oct 18, 2026