St. Mary's Steps for Hope 5K Run/Walk and Kids Obstacle Course
- Date
- October 11, 2026
- Location
- 2 Andrews Road, Lewiston, ME
- Distance
- Kids Obstacle Course · Steps for Hope 5K Run · Steps for Hope 5K Walk
From the Organizer
Our Steps for Hope, Strides for Mental Health event in partnership with Bates College takes place on Sunday, October 11, 2026, on the Bates campus. The event features a 5K Walk/Run and Kids Obstacle Course. All funds raised through this event will support the expansion of behavioral (mental) health programs at St. Mary’s. Every participant, donor and sponsor grow access to services for people across Maine who require hospitalization because of serious mental illness.
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
43°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lewiston, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lewiston, ME
Population
24,294
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
AUG
Augusta State Airport · 24 mi
Major Hub
PWM
Portland International Jetport · 36 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 St. Mary's Steps for Hope 5K Run/Walk and Kids Obstacle Course, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
125
Days to train
- Race
- St. Mary's Steps for Hope 5K Run/Walk and Kids Obstacle Course
- Date
- October 11, 2026
- Location
- 2 Andrews Road, Lewiston, ME
Coming Up
More Obstacle Course races near Lewiston, ME
Conneaut Spartan 5K
5K
545 miles away
Holiday Valley Mudslide Obstacle Trail Run
444 miles away
Spartan Charge 5k
5K
390 miles away
Face the Forest 5K (Obstacle Course Race)
5K
662 miles away
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.
Obstacle course races combine running with walls, rope climbs, carries, and mud — testing strength, grip, endurance, and mental toughness all at once.
No two races feel the same, and it is a truly unique endurance sport.
Obstacle Course Racing
Mud, obstacles, and miles. Raw fitness meets mental grit in a way no other sport matches.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the St. Mary's Steps for Hope 5K Run/Walk and Kids Obstacle Course?
- St. Mary's Steps for Hope 5K Run/Walk and Kids Obstacle Course is an obstacle course race held in Lewiston, Maine on October 11, 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 obstacle course races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the St. Mary's Steps for Hope 5K Run/Walk and Kids Obstacle Course?
- Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Lewiston, Maine at 2 Andrews Road, Lewiston, ME. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the St. Mary's Steps for Hope 5K Run/Walk and Kids Obstacle Course?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
St. Mary's Steps for Hope 5K Run/Walk and Kids Obstacle Course
Oct 11, 2026