_ The 2018 Bug Run 5K Run/Walk:
"A Harbor Fest Tradition"
Scenic, fairly flat course that includes a few gentle hills, shaded neighborhoods, a stretch along the water front, and the Armistice Foot Bridge across the Passagassawaukeag River; one water stop. Everyone is welcome to join from those looking to run a personal best to families wanting to share a healthy run/walk. Top female and male runners receive 20 lbs of live lobsters (“bugs”).
This event is the fourth of five events in the Run Belfast 2018 series held in Belfast, Maine (more at www.runbelfast.com).
Paces for PAWS 5K and 1 Mile Family Walk - May 26
Coastal Mountains Rail Trail 5K and 5 Miler - June 2
Rotary Kilted Canter 5K - Jul 21
Rotary Bug Run 5K - August 18
YMCA Pancake Triple Stack 1 Mile Kids' Run, 5K, and 10K - October 7
Event details and schedule
When: Saturday, August 18, 2018, 8:30 a.m. start
Where: Parking lot at Union Street and Miller Street, Belfast, Maine
Race-day registration and Packet pick-up: Race day between 07:30-08:15 a.m.
Fee: $20 through August 15; $25 race day; $20 for active duty military; registration includes blueberry pancake breakfast compliments of the Belfast Harbor Fest; performance t-shirts are guaranteed for all runners who register by August 3; after that date, t-shirts are available while supplies last
Awards: Overall female and male receive 20 lbs of live lobsters (“bugs”); then top M & F in each of 9 age groups (pre-teen thru 80+)