Get ready to experience the 30th Annual Breakaway 5K on Saturday, August 15, 2026, in the vibrant coastal town of Old Orchard Beach, Maine. This beloved 5K race, alongside the Marilyn & Nat Golzbein Memorial Fun Run, offers runners a unique opportunity to challenge themselves while supporting a vital cause: 100% of the proceeds benefit the MAPS Scholarship Foundation, providing scholarships to Old Orchard Beach High School graduates. In 2025 alone, the foundation awarded sixteen $1000 scholarships, making your participation truly impactful.

The Breakaway 5K course is renowned for being mostly flat and fast, presenting an excellent chance for a personal best. Kicking off at the corner of Walnut Street and Milliken Street, the route guides participants along Milliken Street and West Grand Avenues to Ocean Park, before returning to a triumphant finish at The Brunswick. Runners can anticipate an exhilarating race with an ocean breeze, perfect for maintaining pace. Typical race day conditions in mid-August feature pleasant highs around 79°F and comfortable lows around 60°F, with a minimal 12% chance of precipitation.

The race atmosphere extends beyond the finish line with a delightful post-race continental breakfast and awards ceremony held right on the beach at The Brunswick. Registered runners can look forward to receiving a race T-shirt, with the first 300 entrants guaranteed this souvenir. Packet pickup is conveniently located at the Milliken Street parking lot, available the evening before and on race day morning. Join fellow runners for a spirited competition and a meaningful contribution to local education.