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G.E.M. (Going the Extra Mile for recovery)

Date
August 22, 2026
Distance
5K Run Plus · Kids Fun Run
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From the Organizer

This race is being held for Overdose Awareness Day with proceeds going to help individuals find treatment, sober living and other resources that are barriers for finding recovery. The race is 4.2 miles which explains the Going the Extra Mile for recovery.

Events

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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

77°

Typical Low

59°

Chance of Rain

32%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Newcastle.

Sunrise 5:51 AMSunset 7:33 PMDaylight 13h 43m

Host City

About Newcastle, ME

Elevation

139 ft

Nearest Airport

RKD

Knox County Regional Airport · 22 mi

Major Hub

PWM

Portland International Jetport · 48 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.

Race Location

Your Next Start Line

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at G.E.M. (Going the Extra Mile for recovery), put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

75

Days to train

Race
G.E.M. (Going the Extra Mile for recovery)
Date
August 22, 2026

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.

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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 G.E.M. (Going the Extra Mile for recovery)?
G.E.M. (Going the Extra Mile for recovery) is a running race held in Newcastle, Maine on August 22, 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 G.E.M. (Going the Extra Mile for recovery)?
Saturday, August 22, 2026 in Newcastle, Maine at 3 Hall Street, Newcastle, ME. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the G.E.M. (Going the Extra Mile for recovery)?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

G.E.M. (Going the Extra Mile for recovery)

Aug 22, 2026

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