
From the Organizer
MAINE RUNNING HALL OF FAME 5K IN MEMORY OF JULIUS MARZUL (1926-2004)
WALKERS WELCOME
WHEN: SUNDAY JUNE 6, 2027 5:15PM
RACE MAKES DONATIONS TO: THE MAINE RUNNING HALL OF FAME
RACE IS IN MEMORY OF JULIUS MARZUL, A WORLD WAR II VETERAN, AND 28 YEAR RUNNER WHO DIED 100 YARDS FROM THE FINISH OF THE MAINE HALF MARATHON OCTOBER 3, 2004 AT THE AGE OF 78.
COST:
WICKED EARLY-BIRD $26 BY MAINE MARATHON RACE DAY (OCT 4TH)
EARLY BIRD $29 THRU APRIL 1ST $34 THEREAFTER
PACKET PICKUP AND RACE DAY REGISTRATION $39 3:30-5PM AT MARATHON SPORTS PORTLAND, MAINE
CASH PRIZES FOR OVERALL WINNERS
COURSE RECORDS: MALE MIKE PAYSON 15:37 2001 FEMALE MAGGIE HANSON 18:11 2000
SHIRTS TO ALL BY MAY 10TH, AWARDS FOR OVERALL, AGE GROUP, AND TEAM CATEGORIES.
FREE ALL YOU CAN EAT PIZZA BUFFET AT OTTO'S PIZZA 250 READ ST PORTLAND.
COUNTER-CLOCKWISE BACK COVE LOOP STARTING AT BACK COVE SOCCER FIELDS & ENDING AT 84 BAXTER BLVD.
Race Director and Timing: Pine Tree Race Services Owner Tony Myatt Tonedog86@aol.com.
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
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
71°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Portland Intl Jetport, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Maine Running Hall of Fame 5K In Memory of Julius Marzul, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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From Endurance Grid
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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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Maine Running Hall of Fame 5K In Memory of Julius Marzul
Jun 6, 2027