Run with the Alewives
Sat, May 23, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Nobleboro, ME
- 214 Bayview Road, 04555
- Featured distance
- 5K
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
A unique 5K celebrating nature's own 'run' with alewife fish, featuring a gorgeous bay course, professional timing, and cash prizes.
- Scenic
- Competitive
- Quirky
Scenic
Competitive
QuirkyJoin the unique Run with the Alewives 5K in Nobleboro, ME, inspired by the annual migration of alewife fish. This community run offers a chance to experience a gorgeous course along the Great Salt Bay. Runners can look forward to professional timing and the excitement of competing for cash prizes. It's a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature and fellow runners in a scenic setting.
What to expect
- Run a scenic 5K course alongside the beautiful Great Salt Bay.
- Experience professional timing for an accurate race result.
- Compete for cash prizes, adding an exciting edge to your run.
Standout details
- Inspired by alewife fish migration
- Gorgeous course along Great Salt Bay
- Professional timing
- Cash prizes for top finishers
Perks & features
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Vibe Check
Easygoing
Easygoing- Rolling area
Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
- Rolling
- Timed race
From the organizer
When alewives migrate up the fish ladder to spawn in the freshwater lake, it is called a "run". So what better way to celebrate the running alewives than with a 5K run for humans?
On the morning of Saturday May 23rd 2026 at 9:00AM please join us for a healthy community run that includes cash prizes, professional timing and a gorgeous course along the Great Salt Bay!
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