From the Organizer
KENTUCKY DERBY DAY
WHAT: DASH FOR THE DERBY 5K WALKERS WELCOME
WHEN: SATURDAY MAY 1ST 9AM AT MARATHON SPORTS PORTLAND 309 MARGINAL WAY PORTLAND, MAINE
FOR WHOM: RACE MAKES DONATIONS TO: “A RUNNING PASSION”
COST*:
$28 WICKED EARLY BIRD PRE-REGISTRATION BY SEPTEMBER 30TH
$32 EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION THRU FEBRUARY 28TH
$35 THEREAFTER
$39 RACE DAY
*ALL REGISTRANTS BY APRIL 1ST GUARANTEED A RACE SINGLET, AS AVAILABLE AFTERWARDS.
CASH PRIZES FOR OVERALL WINNERS. AWARDS IN AGE GROUPS AND TEAM CATEGORIES.
COURSE RECORDS: MALE AARON WILLINGHAM 15:44 2024 FEMALE MARAH BORGMAN 19:17 2026
RACE PICKUP/RACE DAY SIGN UP 7:30-9AM MARATHON SPORTS MARGINAL WAY PORTLAND, MAINE.
PLEASE USE THE PARK AND RIDE ON MARGINAL WAY TO LEAVE PARKING SPACES FOR MARATHON SPORTS CUSTOMERS
POST RACE REFRESHMENTS & AWARDS CEREMONY IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE RACE AT MARATHON SPORTS
No Refunds. In the event of catastrophic weather, a public health crisis, or extreme events beyond race managements’ control every effort will be made to hold the race on an alternate date. If this is not possible, the race will be transformed to a virtual event where participants run the course & submit their results on their own.
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
41°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Portland Intl Jetport, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Portland, ME
Population
68,505
as of 2023
Elevation
8 ft
Nearest Airport
PWM
Portland International Jetport · 3 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Dash for the Derby 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Dash for the Derby 5K?
- Dash for the Derby 5K is a running race held in Portland, Maine on May 1, 2027. 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 Dash for the Derby 5K?
- Saturday, May 1, 2027 in Portland, Maine at 309 Marginal Way, Portland, ME. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Dash for the Derby 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Dash for the Derby 5K
May 1, 2027