
From the Organizer
2026 Machias Blueberry 5-Mile Run/Walk & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk
The Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center is proud to sponsor the 2026 Machias Blueberry 5-Mile Run/Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk.
Join us as we raise funds to support the Down East Cancer Patient Navigation Program, which provides compassionate, effective support for individuals facing cancer. Through this program, patients receive assistance accessing treatment, resources, and services throughout their cancer journey.
Additional donations are greatly appreciated. All donations are tax-deductible.
Packet Pickup
Participants who pre-register may pick up their race packets at:
Machias Valley Christian School Parking Lot
(former Machias Town Office)
118 Court Street, Machias, Maine
Friday, August 14, 2026
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Beginning at 6:00 AM and closing promptly at 7:00 AM
Race Day Information
Race-day registration will be held at the Machias Valley Christian School Parking Lot, 118 Court Street, Machias, Maine, beginning at 6:00 AM and closing promptly at 7:00 AM. PLEASE NOTE: Packet pickup and registration close at 7:00 AM SHARP on race day. No exceptions can be made due to race timing, safety, and volunteer requirements.
5-Mile Run/Walk: Starts promptly at 8:00 AM
1-Mile Fun Run/Walk: Begins immediately following the start of the 5-mile race
Awards will be presented following the race in the Machias Valley Christian School parking lot.
Registration Fees
1-Mile Fun Run/Walk
Pre-registration: $25
Race-day registration: $30
5-Mile Run/Walk
Pre-registration: $35
Race-day registration: $40
Awards
5-Mile Run/Walk
Overall Awards
Overall Male
Overall Female
Age Group Awards (Male & Female)
15–18
19–30
31–40
41–50
51–60
60+
Walking Awards
First Female Walker
First Male Walker
1-Mile Fun Run/Walk
Top Female and Male Finishers
Ages 8 & Under
Ages 9–10
Ages 11–14
Race Rules and Safety Requirements
Per insurance and safety requirements, headphones and pets are not permitted on the race course for either event.
Baby strollers are welcome on the 1-mile course; however, participants with strollers are to start at the back of the line for everyone's safety.
Health & Wellness Guidelines
Participants must be healthy to attend and participate. If you are feeling ill or experiencing symptoms of illness on race day, please do not attend the event. We appreciate your cooperation and consideration for fellow participants, volunteers, and staff.
Participants are encouraged to stay informed of the latest recommendations and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local health authorities.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.
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
77°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Jonesboro, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
156 ft
Nearest Airport
BHB
Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport · 47 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The Machias Blueberry Run: In-Person 5-Mile /1-Mile Fun Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
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26 miles away
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7 miles away
Downeast Dash
1 mile away
2026 Milbridge Days 5K and Fun Run
24 miles away
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.
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)
The Machias Blueberry Run: In-Person 5-Mile /1-Mile Fun Run
Aug 15, 2026