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Downeast Dash

Downeast Dash

Machias, Maine, United States View on map
Jul 18, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
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About this race

Lace up and join us for a fun-filled 5K & 1-Mile Run/Walk in Machias, Maine on Saturday, July 18th! All profits from the event will be donated to the Maine Veterans' Home in Machias to support the incredible care they provide to our veterans.

The race will begin and end at the Maine Veteran’s Home parking lot, with a post-race lunch to follow with the residents. 

5k pre-registration with a t-shirt is open through July 1st and will close at 11:59 P.M. 5k/1-mile general pre-registration will close July 17th @10:00 AM. Check-in will take place from 8:00–9:15 A.M. at the Maine Veteran’s Home parking lot. The 1-Mile Run/Walk kicks off at 9:30 AM, followed by the 5K at 10:00 AM. 

After the race, stick around for raffle prizes generously donated by our amazing race sponsors. There's also an opportunity to make an additional donation during registration to further support the Maine Veteran’s Home in Machias.

Come out, get active, support a great cause, and help us continue giving back to those who have served our country!

Pick your distance

Running

5K with T-shirt

Jul 18, 2026 5K 10:00 AM
$30.00
Closed

5K

Jul 18, 2026 5K 10:00 AM
$20.00
Closed

1 Mile

Jul 18, 2026 1.6K 9:30 AM
$10.00
Closed

1 Mile - Kids

Jul 18, 2026 1.6K 9:30 AM
$5.00
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 1 year of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Machias.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 13.0° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 22.7°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 13.0° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 22.7°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
19.8
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
2.9mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
71.0%

Course

Route map and elevation profile

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 2 Machias events

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