
2026 Runnin' Monks 5K Road Race is a running race on October 18, 2026 in Standish, ME, with an entry fee of $25.
From the Organizer
Runnin' Monks 5k Road Race - Sunday, October 18th, 2026
Join us for the Runnin' Monks 5K Road Race, hosted by Saint Joseph's College Cross Country at Saint Joseph's College of Maine. All proceeds support the Men’s and Women’s Cross Country programs. The event kicks off with registration at 7:30 AM in Alfond Center Lobby, followed by an 8:30 AM Kids Fun Run on our Beautiful Monk Blue Track, and the 5K road race at 9:00 AM.
For more information, contact Race Director Troy Hendricks at thendricks@sjcme.edu.
Location:
SJC Athletics Complex, 278 Whites Bridge Road, Standish, ME 04084
Time:
Registration and Bib pick-up 7:30 - 8:45 AM (Alfond Center Lobby)
Kids Fun Run 8:30 AM
5K 9:00 AM
Contact for questions:
Troy Hendricks, thendricks@sjcme.edu
Registration Fees:
5K Road Race - $25
Kids 400-Meter Fun Run - Free!
Race shirts to the first 25 runners to register!
Course Map:
Weather
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
56°
Typical Low
40°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Windham 2nw, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
395 ft
Nearest Airport
PWM
Portland International Jetport · 14 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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2026 Runnin' Monks 5K Road Race
Oct 18, 2026