Join us and bring your friends, family, and pup for a run for their lives on a beautiful August day in Maine!

WHERE

The Save a Stray 5K is a timed event taking place in Freeport, ME. It begins at the Mast Landing School in Freeport, wraps around Lower Mast Landing Rd, South Street and Bow Street, and ends again at Mast Landing School. Click here to see the exact route.

WHEN

Saturday, August 16, 2025. Check-in begins at 6:30 a.m. The race begins at 8:00 a.m.

REGISTRATION

Online Registration will be available until 7:00pm on Friday, August 15th.

On Friday, August 15 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. we will be registering people by the bootmobile in front of the tent on the L.L.Bean campus.

Starting at 6:30am on August 16th, we will also be registering participants near the starting line. Please note that the price of day-of registration increases from $35 to $40.

THE ROUTE

Check back soon to see the 5k route!

PRIZES

L.L.Bean gift cards will be awarded to the top male and female finisher in each age group.

The age groups will be:
-10 years old and Under         -40 to 49 years old
-11 to 19 years old                  -50 to 59 years old
-20 to 29 years old                  -60 to 69 years old
-30 to 39 years old                  -70+ years old

The top overall male and female finishers will receive extra special prizes!

PACKET PICK UP

You can pick your runner packet up on the day of the race ,Saturday, August 16, starting at 6:30 a.m.

TIMING

We ask that all participants who do not have a time goal to please start the race towards the middle/rear of the pack. Dogs are welcome to run, walk, or hitch a ride in a stroller along next to you!

RESULTS

Results will be posted at the event and listed on the Save a Stray webpage the day of the race.