Get Your Rear In Gear – Maine

Saturday June 27, 2026
Edward Payson Park • Portland, ME
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Join us at Payson Park in Portland for the 2026 Get Your Rear in Gear - Maine colon cancer 5K run/walk on Saturday, June 27, 2026. This event raises funds for the Colon Cancer Coalition.

Registration Fees

Early Bird Fees: through May 27
Adult: $35
Youth (18 and under): $20
Virtual Participant: $25

Regular & Race Day Fees: May 28 – June 27
Adult: $45
Youth (18 and under): $25
Virtual Participant: $25

Online Registration Closes 11:00 PM EST on Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Event Information + Schedule

Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026

Address: Payson Park, 755 Baxter Boulevard, Portland, ME 04103

Event Schedule:
8:00 AM – Registration & Day of Packet Pick-Up
9:00 AM – Opening Ceremony
9:15 AM – Kid’s Fun Run
9:30 AM – 5K Timed Run & Untimed Walk
11:00 AM – Closing Ceremony: Team, Individual + Runner Awards

Packet Pick-Up

Date/Time TBD

Event Contacts

Lauren Lindsey
Event Manager
Colon Cancer Coalition / Get Your Rear in Gear Events
lauren@coloncancercoalition.org

 

The Blue Mile

Celebrate, honor, or remember someone impacted by colon cancer with a custom corrugated yard sign that event staff will place on the course.

After the event, take your sign home!

Order Your Blue Mile Sign!

Keep Your Funds Local

Get Your Rear in Gear grants create and fund programs in communities across North America to remove barriers to screening, educate the public about signs and symptoms, reduce patients’ financial burden, and fund research to fight colon cancer.

The funds YOU raise stay in your community to make a local impact!

Sponsors

Presenting Sponsors

National Sponsors

Ride with purpose this May 1–31. Join cyclists from across North America as we come together to raise awareness and fund critical research to end colon cancer. Every mile makes a difference.

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