Every step taken together builds a stronger community and a belief that we can do so much more together than divided.

Some of us walk and some of us run to where we are going, no matter how we get there, we get there together.

This walk & race is a fundraiser for the thousands of people throughout Maine that are not just going without sneakers to walk in but also without a support system or hope. Let’s do what we can to change that.

This year, we are so excited to have the support of Maine Beer Co. as our title sponsor. Maine Beer Co. is a champion of community and a local business that values community support, bringing people together and building a sustainable future - values that Maine Needs is built on.

This is a family-friendly event that brings together students, families, local businesses, and community members for a morning of fun, fitness, and fundraising. The event features a 5K run, combined with a 3.5 mile run and 3.5 mile walk. Attendees will also enjoy visiting with local non-profits and event sponsors, face painting for kids, a DJ, Maine Needs merch for sale, coffee, snacks and more! 

All proceeds will go to Maine Needs to help support our mission of providing basic material goods for individuals and families throughout Maine.

Register!

Events

Choose what’s right for you & register!

Community Walk

$35

9:00 AM

Registration opens January 1st

3.5 mile loop

Community Race

$45

9:00 AM

Registration opens January 1st

Timed 5k course

Virtual Walk & Race

$35

9:00 AM

Registration opens January 1st

Walk or run wherever you are!

Community Walk

Free entry with commitment to raise $200

9:00 AM

Registration opens January 1st

3.5 mile loop

Community Race

Free entry with commitment to raise $200

9:00 AM

Registration opens January 1st

Timed 5k course

Virtual Walk & Race

Free entry with commitment to raise $200

9:00 AM

Registration opens January 1st

Walk or run wherever you are!

Register!

Become a sponsor

ALL OF US

$1,000

  • Logo on photo backdrop

  • Thank you on social media

  • Logo & link on Maine Needs website

  • Logo & link on registration website

  • Award bag insertion

  • 2 complimentary race bibs and themed socks

LADY SLIPPER

$2,500

  • Logo on photo backdrop

  • Thank you on social media

  • Logo & link on Maine Needs website

  • Logo & link on registration website

  • Event day tabling at Payson Park

  • Award bag insertion

  • 5 complimentary race bibs and themed socks

RIPPLE EFFECT

$5,000

  • Logo on photo backdrop

  • Business highlighted on social media

  • Logo & link on Maine Needs website

  • Logo & link on registration website

  • Verbal recognition on race day

  • Event day tabling at Payson Park

  • Award bag insertion

  • 10 complimentary race bibs and themed socks

Become a sponsor!

Meet our sponsors

Thank you to our 2026 title sponsor, Maine Beer Company!

Maine Beer Co. is a champion of community and a local business that values community support, bringing people together and building a sustainable future - values that Maine Needs is built on.