L.L.Bean 4th of July 10K and 1-Mile Family Fun Run/Walk
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Distance
- 10K · 1-Mile Family Fun Run/Walk
From the Organizer
Celebrate Independence Day by participating in the 49th annual L.L.Bean 4th of July 10K and 1-Mile Family Fun Run/Walk supporting the YMCA of Southern Maine Casco Bay Branch. Together, L.L.Bean and the YMCA are committed to building healthy, confident and secure communities for everyone to enjoy.
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
78°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
42%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Gray, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Freeport, ME
Elevation
162 ft
Nearest Airport
PWM
Portland International Jetport · 18 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 L.L.Bean 4th of July 10K and 1-Mile Family Fun Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
26
Days to train
- Race
- L.L.Bean 4th of July 10K and 1-Mile Family Fun Run/Walk
- Date
- July 4, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
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 L.L.Bean 4th of July 10K and 1-Mile Family Fun Run/Walk?
- L.L.Bean 4th of July 10K and 1-Mile Family Fun Run/Walk is a running race held in Freeport, Maine on July 4, 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 L.L.Bean 4th of July 10K and 1-Mile Family Fun Run/Walk?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Freeport, Maine at Old Town Meeting Place, Freeport, ME. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the L.L.Bean 4th of July 10K and 1-Mile Family Fun Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
L.L.Bean 4th of July 10K and 1-Mile Family Fun Run/Walk
Jul 4, 2026