STRIVE for Five

STRIVE for Five

Registration is open for the 2026 STRIVE for 5: Foden Road 5K! Join us on Sunday, July 12th for the in-person race, with the option to run virtually as well!

Basic Information

When:

Sunday, July 12th, 2026

Children's Fun Run begins at 8am, 5K Run/Walk begins at 8:30am

Rain or Shine

Where:

STRIVE, 28 Foden Road, South Portland ME 04106

Entry Fee:

$25 on or before 04/12

$30 on or before 07/10

$35 07/11 and 07/12 (race day)

Packet Pickup:

Pick up you race bib and t-shirt at one of our two packet pick ups - 

Friday, July 10 from 3pm-9pm at 28 Foden Road, South Portland 

Sunday, July 12 (RACE MORNING) from 7am -8:00am at 28 Foden Road, South Portland

 

Race Information

Children’s Fun Run will start at the STRIVE parking lot and go to the end of Foden Road (will be closed to traffic) before turning around to finish back at the parking lot.

During the 5k, runners will line up and walkers will follow. The course runs from STRIVE on Foden Road through Texas Instruments’ Property onto Jet Port Plaza Road then circles back. Spectators can view the race on Foden Road & Jetport Road. 

Parking:

Please watch for signs & volunteers to direct you to parking on Foden Road. Please carpool if possible!

Awards:

Presented to top male & female per age group: 12 and Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. 

Free Block Party:

Please join the STRIVE Business to Business Networking Group immediately following the race at the Block Party right at STRIVE! This is a family friendly event featuring music, kids’ activities, food and more! 

Entry Fee

$30 per person. Kids 12 and under are free! Every participant receives race t-shirt and collector's item finisher's medal after the event. 

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Watch this space for more information about post race festivities!

Thank you to this year's race sponsors! 

Interested in becoming a sponsor of the STRIVE For Five: Foden Road 5K? 
Contact STRIVE Program Director, Alex Woodhouse at awoodhouse@pslstrive.org or at 207.774.6278! 

Still have questions?

Please contact STRIVE Program Director, Alex Woodhouse at (207)774-6278 or awoodhouse@pslstrive.org