The Machias Blueberry Run: In-Person 5-Mile /1-Mile Fun Run
About this race
2026 Machias Blueberry 5-Mile Run/Walk & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk
The Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center is proud to sponsor the 2026 Machias Blueberry 5-Mile Run/Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk.
Join us as we raise funds to support the Down East Cancer Patient Navigation Program, which provides compassionate, effective support for individuals facing cancer. Through this program, patients receive assistance accessing treatment, resources, and services throughout their cancer journey.
Additional donations are greatly appreciated. All donations are tax-deductible.
Packet Pickup
Participants who pre-register may pick up their race packets at:
Machias Valley Christian School Parking Lot
(former Machias Town Office)
118 Court Street, Machias, Maine
Friday, August 14, 2026
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Beginning at 6:00 AM and closing promptly at 7:00 AM
Race Day Information
Race-day registration will be held at the Machias Valley Christian School Parking Lot, 118 Court Street, Machias, Maine, beginning at 6:00 AM and closing promptly at 7:00 AM. PLEASE NOTE: Packet pickup and registration close at 7:00 AM SHARP on race day. No exceptions can be made due to race timing, safety, and volunteer requirements.
5-Mile Run/Walk: Starts promptly at 8:00 AM
1-Mile Fun Run/Walk: Begins immediately following the start of the 5-mile race
Awards will be presented following the race in the Machias Valley Christian School parking lot.
Registration Fees
1-Mile Fun Run/Walk
Pre-registration: $25
Race-day registration: $30
5-Mile Run/Walk
Pre-registration: $35
Race-day registration: $40
Awards
5-Mile Run/Walk
Overall Awards
Overall Male
Overall Female
Age Group Awards (Male & Female)
15–18
19–30
31–40
41–50
51–60
60+
Walking Awards
First Female Walker
First Male Walker
1-Mile Fun Run/Walk
Top Female and Male Finishers
Ages 8 & Under
Ages 9–10
Ages 11–14
Race Rules and Safety Requirements
Per insurance and safety requirements, headphones and pets are not permitted on the race course for either event.
Baby strollers are welcome on the 1-mile course; however, participants with strollers are to start at the back of the line for everyone's safety.
Health & Wellness Guidelines
Participants must be healthy to attend and participate. If you are feeling ill or experiencing symptoms of illness on race day, please do not attend the event. We appreciate your cooperation and consideration for fellow participants, volunteers, and staff.
Participants are encouraged to stay informed of the latest recommendations and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local health authorities.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.
Join fellow runners on August 20, 2022 for the The Machias Blueberry Run: In-Person 5-Mile /1-Mile Fun Run. It's a fantastic 8K, 1.6K, The Blueberry 1-Mile Fun Run Virtual, The Blueberry 1-Mile Fun Walk Virtual featuring a flat and fast course in Machias.
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Running
The Machias Blueberry 5 Mile Run In-Person
Per-Packet pick-up will be held at the Machias Valley Christian School Parking Lot (the old Machias Town Office), 118 Court Street, Machias, Maine, on Friday August 19, 2022, beginning at 5pm and closing at 7pm. Day of event there will be open registration at, the Machias Valley Christian School Parking Lot (the old Machias Town Office), 118 Court Street, Machias, Maine, beginning at 6am and closing at 7am. The 5-mile race begins promptly at 8am, and the 1-mile event begins at 8:10 a.m. Awards will be presented at 10:30 a.m. in the parking lot of the Machias Valley Christian School at 118 Court Street, Machias, Maine Court Street. Registration fees are as follows: 1-mile course: $15.00, or $20.00 on the day of the event. 5-mile course: $25.00, or $30.00 on the day of the event. Awards for 5-Mile: Top 3 female & male overall. Top female & male ages: 14 & under, 15-24, 25-40, 41-55, 56-70, & 71 & older. Also 1st Walker Female/Male. Awards for 1 Mile: Top female & male ages: 8 & under, 9-10, & 11-13 The 5-mile loop is hilly and scenic, with a fast downhill finish with many cheering spectators! Water at miles 2, 4, and the finish. FOR INSURANCE AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, NO HEADPHONES or PETS ALLOWED ON THE RACECOURSE FOR EITHER RACE. Baby Strollers are allowed on the 1-mile course, please start in the back.
The Blueberry 1-Mile Fun Run In-Person
Per-Packet pick-up will be held at the Machias Valley Christian School Parking Lot (the old Machias Town Office), 118 Court Street, Machias, Maine, on Friday August 19, 2022, beginning at 5pm and closing at 7pm. Day of event there will be open registration at, the Machias Valley Christian School Parking Lot (the old Machias Town Office), 118 Court Street, Machias, Maine, beginning at 6am and closing at 7am. The 5-mile race begins promptly at 8am, and the 1-mile event begins at 8:10 a.m. Awards will be presented at 10:30 a.m. in the parking lot of the Machias Valley Christian School at 118 Court Street, Machias, Maine Court Street. Registration fees are as follows: 1-mile course: $15.00, or $20.00 on the day of the event. 5-mile course: $25.00, or $30.00 on the day of the event. Awards for 5-Mile: Top 3 female & male overall. Top female & male ages: 14 & under, 15-24, 25-40, 41-55, 56-70, & 71 & older. Also 1st Walker Female/Male. Awards for 1 Mile: Top female & male ages: 8 & under, 9-10, & 11-13 The 5-mile loop is hilly and scenic, with a fast downhill finish with many cheering spectators! Water at miles 2, 4, and the finish. FOR INSURANCE AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, NO HEADPHONES or PETS ALLOWED ON THE RACECOURSE FOR EITHER RACE. Baby Strollers are allowed on the 1-mile course, please start in the back.
The Machias Blueberry 5 Mile Run Virtual
The Blueberry 1-Mile Fun Run Virtual
The Blueberry 1-Mile Fun Walk Virtual
The Machias Blueberry 5 Mile Walk Virtual
Walking
The Blueberry 1-Mile Fun Walk In-Person
Per-Packet pick-up will be held at the Machias Valley Christian School Parking Lot (the old Machias Town Office), 118 Court Street, Machias, Maine, on Friday August 19, 2022, beginning at 5pm and closing at 7pm. Day of event there will be open registration at, the Machias Valley Christian School Parking Lot (the old Machias Town Office), 118 Court Street, Machias, Maine, beginning at 6am and closing at 7am. The 5-mile race begins promptly at 8am, and the 1-mile event begins at 8:10 a.m. Awards will be presented at 10:30 a.m. in the parking lot of the Machias Valley Christian School at 118 Court Street, Machias, Maine Court Street. Registration fees are as follows: 1-mile course: $15.00, or $20.00 on the day of the event. 5-mile course: $25.00, or $30.00 on the day of the event. Awards for 5-Mile: Top 3 female & male overall. Top female & male ages: 14 & under, 15-24, 25-40, 41-55, 56-70, & 71 & older. Also 1st Walker Female/Male. Awards for 1 Mile: Top female & male ages: 8 & under, 9-10, & 11-13 The 5-mile loop is hilly and scenic, with a fast downhill finish with many cheering spectators! Water at miles 2, 4, and the finish. FOR INSURANCE AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, NO HEADPHONES or PETS ALLOWED ON THE RACECOURSE FOR EITHER RACE. Baby Strollers are allowed on the 1-mile course, please start in the back.
The Machias Blueberry 5 Mile Walk In-Person
Per-Packet pick-up will be held at the Machias Valley Christian School Parking Lot (the old Machias Town Office), 118 Court Street, Machias, Maine, on Friday August 19, 2022, beginning at 5pm and closing at 7pm. Day of event there will be open registration at, the Machias Valley Christian School Parking Lot (the old Machias Town Office), 118 Court Street, Machias, Maine, beginning at 6am and closing at 7am. The 5-mile race begins promptly at 8am, and the 1-mile event begins at 8:10 a.m. Awards will be presented at 10:30 a.m. in the parking lot of the Machias Valley Christian School at 118 Court Street, Machias, Maine Court Street. Registration fees are as follows: 1-mile course: $15.00, or $20.00 on the day of the event. 5-mile course: $25.00, or $30.00 on the day of the event. Awards for 5-Mile: Top 3 female & male overall. Top female & male ages: 14 & under, 15-24, 25-40, 41-55, 56-70, & 71 & older. Also 1st Walker Female/Male. Awards for 1 Mile: Top female & male ages: 8 & under, 9-10, & 11-13 The 5-mile loop is hilly and scenic, with a fast downhill finish with many cheering spectators! Water at miles 2, 4, and the finish. FOR INSURANCE AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, NO HEADPHONES or PETS ALLOWED ON THE RACECOURSE FOR EITHER RACE. Baby Strollers are allowed on the 1-mile course, please start in the back.
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Machias in 2022, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Machias
The Machias Blueberry Run: In-Person 5-Mile /1-Mile Fun Run takes place in Machias, Maine, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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