Finale 5K
Finale 5K is a running race on December 27, 2026 in Bangor, ME, with an entry fee of $20.
- Date
- December 27, 2026 (59 days to go)
- Location
- 25 Broad Street, Bangor, ME
- Price
- $20
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Finale 5K will take place Sunday, December 27, 2026 at 9 AM in Bangor.
Online registration ($20) will close December 25 at 11:59PM.
The first 60 registrants receive a free Finale 5K knit hat. Only the first 60 registrants will receive a hat.
Race day bib pick-up and registration ($25) will now take place at 33 State Street Bangor (more details to come) starting at 7:30 AM Dec. 27. Race-day registration closes at 8:25. Cash or check only for race-day registration. Special thanks to Downtown Bangor for hosting us this year!
Race Start: The race will begin at 9:00 AM near between the new bus station and the Waverly. This is the same race course as previous years. Course map available below.
Train Tracks: After decades of running this race it finally happened last year, a train came through during the race. If you look at the course map you'll see the course crosses railroad tracks twice, on either side of Sea Dog Brewing. We are trying to contact railroad management about the timing so that we can complete our race, but BE ADVISED, a train can come through so please be aware and TAKE CAUTION as necessary. Your health is more important than a PR.
Awards will be presented to overall winners and age-group winners.
Race will be officially timed by Brewer Timing Services.
We have every intention of hosting this race as scheduled. However, please be aware that weather and road safety could impact the event and refunds will not be available. The race course is not closed and participants should be cautious of traffic.
Sub5 Track Club provides a nonbinary category for this race, along with the option to not select a gender.
Please note:
- Runners choosing not to select a gender category will not be eligible for prizes.
- The identity you list on your race sign-up form will be published in the results and/or announced during awards presentations.
If you prefer not to be recognized or included in awards announcements, please notify race officials in advance.
Photo credit for header photo to Orwin SantaCruz.
Events
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
31°
Typical Low
13°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bangor Intl Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
About Bangor, ME
Population
31,663
as of 2023
City Elevation
79 ft
Nearest Airport
BGR
Bangor International Airport · 2 mi
Major Hub
PWM
Portland International Jetport · 110 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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Days to train
- Race
- Finale 5K
- Date
- December 27, 2026
- Location
- 25 Broad Street, Bangor, ME
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Finale 5K
Dec 27, 2026