Millside Fitness Bun Run 5k 2026

The race.

The Millside Fitness Bun Run 5K takes place August 8, 2026, in Dexter, Maine. The 5-kilometer course combines hills, trails, and road sections, looping through woods and town streets before finishing in downtown Dexter. The race starts at 7:30 a.m. from Grove Street at the Newport/Dover-Foxcroft Rail Trail, with packet pickup at Millside Fitness (26 Main Street). Finishers receive medals, and awards go to the top three male and female runners plus age group winners. Participants who register by July 24 are guaranteed a t-shirt; later registrants receive shirts based on availability. All net proceeds benefit the Heart of Maine Resource Center, which provides food, housing, heating, and other community support services. Running or walking is permitted, and strollers and leashed pets are welcome. Registration closes August 6 at 11:59 p.m., with fees of $35 before June 9, $40 through July 9, and $45 thereafter.