Challenger 5K Space Race
-Walk/Run
March 30, 2019
Challenger invites you to launch into the spring running season with the 3rd Annual Challenger 5K Space Race- Walk/Run on Saturday, March, 30, 2019! This fun event will raise funds in support of the Challenger Learning Center’s mission to inspire STEM learning and career aspirations for Maine students. Gather your family and friends for a fun day in Bangor!
Photos by Jeff Kirlin
2019 Space Race Youth Registration
Race Schedule:
Saturday Morning, March 30, 2019
8:00-9:30: Race bib/packet pick-up & race-day registration accepted
10:15: 5k Race begins
11:15 ish: Awards
Race Course:
The race will be held at the Challenger Learning Center of Maine.
Address: 30 Venture Way, Bangor, ME 04401
For best directions, click here
Race Route: From Challenger’s parking lot, runners will proceed up a hill on Venture way, turn onto Texas Ave and loop back after reaching the MPBN parking lot. This loop will be completed twice, ending at Challenger. 5K RACE MAP
Race Registration:
March 1-March 28, 2019 pre-registration pricing:
$20/runner, age 15 and older
$12/runner, youth to age 14 as of race day
kids 3 & under, free
[pre-registration price ends Thurs., March 28. 2019 at 9:00 PM]
Day of Registration Prices–
$30/runner any age
kids 3 & under, free
[race-day registration price, Sat., March 30, 2019 from 8:00-9:30 AM]
Race Schedule:
Race registration includes race bib, participation medallion, and NASA swag bag.
Challenger t-shirts and water bottles will be available for purchase on the day of the event.
Prizes:
Top overall male / female finisher
1st place for each age category, male & female
Categories [15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+]
Random prize drawings for youth 4 years to age 14
Photo by Jeff Kirlin
Pre-registration race bib & packet pick up:
Runners are encouraged to pick up race bibs and packets early. Dates/times available for early pick up at the Challenger Learning Center:
Thurs., March 28th: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Fri., March 29th: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 5:00-6:00 PM
Photo by Jeff Kirlin
Race Requirements:
A race bib is required to run the race. No dogs allowed. Strollers are allowed. Race officials have the right to disqualify or remove from the course any participant whose activity violates any condition set forth or who poses any harm to himself/herself or any other participant. All runners are required to complete and submit a race waiver before participation. Completed waivers will be collected during bib/packet pick up. If a third party is picking up bibs, they must come with your completed waiver.
Race Waiver: click here
Open House:
Challenger will be holding an open house before and during the race. Take a tour of our mission control, transporter and space lab simulators. Visit our gift shop and find out about upcoming camps at our camp discovery booth. Your kids can also enjoy our LEGO build station while waiting for you to complete your race! Don’t miss out on this great chance to find out more about the Challenger Learning Center!
Photo by Jeff Kirlin
Race Sponsors:
Primary Sponsors:
Photos by Jeff Kirlin
2018 Results:
Use the links below to 2018 race results and pictures
2018 Challenger 5k Space Race Results
2018 Challenger 5K Space Race Age Results
Challenger’s FB page 2018 5K photo album by Jeff Kirlin