
Breakaway 5K is a running race on August 15, 2026 in Old Orchard Beach, ME, with entry fees from $25 to $30.
From the Organizer
The Breakaway 5K and Marilyn & Nat Golzbein Memorial Fun Run are the principal fundraisers supporting scholarships for Old Orchard Beach High School graduates. The scholarships are awarded by the MAPS Scholarship Foundation, a group of retired educators and former students from OOB who aspire to support the continuing education of OOB High School graduates. 100% of the proceeds directly benefit the MAPS Foundation.
In 2025, MAPS Scholarship Foundation granted sixteen $1000 scholarships to Old Orchard Beach High School graduates.
The race start location is at the corner of Walnut St. & Milliken St. in front of the public parking lot. The course follows Milliken St. and West Grand Avenues to Ocean Park and back to the finish at The Brunswick. The course is mostly flat and fast. PR's Very Possible!! Join us at The Brunswick on the beach for a post-race continental breakfast and awards ceremony!
Race T-Shirt for first 300 runners registered.
*Registration closes on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. No race day registrations.
Pre-race packet pick up is Friday, August 14, 2026, 4:00-6:00 pm, at the Milliken Mills parking lot, near the race start. Race day packet pick up begins at 6:00 am at the Milliken Mills parking lot. Free race day parking in the public lot on Milliken Street until 10:00 am.
Events
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
79°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Portland Intl Jetport, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
89 ft
Nearest Airport
PWM
Portland International Jetport · 9 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Breakaway 5K
Aug 15, 2026