Labor Day Road Race 2026
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LABOR DAY 5 MILE ROAD RACE
- All New Registrations as of 4:30pm on Sunday September 6th will need to be done in person on the 7th. -
WHEN: Monday, September 7th 2026
WHERE: Bangor Parks & Recreation
TIME: 9:00AM Start
COST: $35 / May, June & July - EARLY Bird Registration
$40 / August/September - Registration
This 5-Mile race is a perfect motivator to your summer training!
* First 80 participants to pick up their bib# on race day will receive a special something.
* FREE to participants ages 18 and under - Made available with the help of Sub 5 Track Club!!
* This historic Labor Day Race, started in 1963, was inducted into the Maine Running Hall of Fame in 2008.
* Longest consecutive race in the State of Maine (63rd annual)
* 16 Different Divisions (see below)
* No dogs allowed
* No processing fees with Registration
* Snacks, Gatorade and water available after the race
* Awards following the race. * Top two (2) in each category to receive an award
* No refunds after registering
* Race Day Check in for pre-registered participants is 7:30am - 8:30am
* Race Day Registrations are from 7:30am - 8:15am
* Any questions about registering or about the race, call us at 207-992-4490
CLICK HERE for Race MAP
AWARDS
- AWARDS
- Top 2 in each Category to receive and award plus...
- The Robin Emery award is given to the top female finisher
- The Bob Hillgrove award is given to the top male finisher
- The Ralph Thomas award is given to the top male master finisher
- The Leona Clapper award is given to the top female master finisher
- DIVISIONS
- Male and Female age divisions are...
- 18 and under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 and over
- RETIRED NUMBERS
- #1 Dave Farley, #2 Bob Hillgrove, #3 Robin Emery, #4 Fred Merriam, #5 Ed Rice, #6 Mike Gaige, #7 Sheila Hodges, #8 Dennis Morrill, #9 Ralph Thomas, #10 Gerry Clapper, #11 Judson Cake, #12 Erik McCarthy, #13 Ryan King