L.L.Bean 4th of July 10K and 1-Mile Family Fun Run/Walk

Celebrate Independence Day by participating in the 49th annual L.L.Bean 4th of July 10K and 1-Mile Family Fun Run/Walk supporting the YMCA of Southern Maine Casco Bay Branch. Together, L.L.Bean and the YMCA are committed to building healthy, confident and secure communities for everyone to enjoy.

Kick off your holiday weekend with an event the whole family will enjoy. The 1-Mile Family Fun Run/Walk is a great opportunity for kids of all ages to begin developing healthy habits that will help them throughout their lives.

We kindly ask that parents accompanying young children participating in the event also register. Note that 100% of the registration fees are donated to the YMCA of Southern Maine Casco Bay Branch and support youth programs. 

ENTRY FEE                $5     

All proceeds from the 10K and the 1-Mile Family Fun Run/Walk support the YMCA of Southern Maine Casco Bay Branch youth programs.  

FIELD LIMIT             N/A    

There is no field limit. Children of all ages are more than welcome to participate. Note that we also ask that parents accompanying children also register.

START TIME     9:10 AM     

The Fun Run/Walk will begin promptly at 9:10 AM. We highly recommend you arrive early to get yourself situated. 

THE COURSE

The 1-Mile Family Fun Run/Walk is a flat out and back course starting and finishing at the top of South Street just a few yards away from the race hub in Memorial Park.   

GIVEAWAYS

Each youth participant will receive a custom finishers medal, a commemorative tech tee designed by the skilled artists on our in-house design team, a race number as well as a sticker.

OTHER INFORMATION 

Time clock will run, but times will not be recorded.  

Baby Strollers are permissible, but due to the congestion of small children, we ask that you start at the very back.  

10K AWARDS

L.L.Bean Gift Cards will be given to the top three male and female overall finishers (1st $200, 2nd $150, 3rd $100). L.L.Bean Gift Cards (1st $35, 2nd $30, 3rd $25) will be given to the top three male and the top three female finishers in the following categories: 

• 14 & under
• 15-19
• 20-24
• 25-29
• 30-34
• 35-39
• 40-44
• 45-49
• 50-54
• 55-59
• 60-64
• 65-69
• 70-74
• 75-79
• 80-84
• 85 & over
• L.L.Bean Employee
• YMCA Member
• Freeport Resident

Please note that winners will only receive an award in one category.

RECORDS

10K Event Records 

Men's: Steve Spence, 29:47 in 1991

Women's: Joan Benoit Samuelson, 34:03 in 1988

10K Course Records

Men's: Pat Tarpy, 30:52 in 2010

Women's: Katrina Spratford-Sterling, 34:35 in 2024

Course Record Bonus

A $100 L.L.Bean Gift Card will be awarded to the first man or woman to break 10K course records. 

The first 1200 registrants will receive a custom finishers medal, a commemorative tech t-shirt designed by the skilled artists on our in-house design team, as well as a sticker. 

WHERE DO THE RACE PROCEEDS GO?

Since 2001, L.L.Bean has donated all race proceeds to the YMCA of Southern Maine Casco Bay Branch to provide financial assistance for youth and family programs such as summer camp and pre-school. Visit the YMCA of Southern Maine for more information.

DOES THE RACE NEED VOLUNTEERS? 

The race needs over 120 volunteers to support the event. If you’re interested in helping, please visit the "VOLUNTEER" link in the navigation above for more information and to sign up.

ARE THERE PUBLIC SHOWERS AVAILABLE FOLLOWING THE RACE? 

No

IS DAYCARE AVAILABLE? 

Unfortunately, we do not provide daycare. 

WHAT IS THE WEATHER TYPICALLY LIKE IN EARLY JULY IN FREEPORT? 

July is typically the hottest month in the state of Maine. Race day has traditionally been both very hot and humid. Please plan accordingly. 

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT L.L.BEAN ON THE 4TH OF JULY?

L.L.Bean and the Town of Freeport have a wonderful schedule of fun activities planned for all ages the whole weekend.  For a complete list of the holiday weekend events, please see our retail events listing. 

CAN YOU RECOMMEND A HOTEL? 

One of our in-kind supporters, the Hilton Garden Inn, located in downtown Freeport and just steps away from the race, offers a discounted room rate. Additionally, runners and their families and friends may want to visit the Visit Freeport web site. This site offers visitors information on lodging, dining, shopping and recreation in the area.  

TIME:

Friday, July 3rd from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM 

Saturday (race day), July 4th from 6:00 AM - 7:15 AM

LOCATION:

Old Town Meeting Place (19 Bow Street, Freeport, ME 04032 / Memorial Park, corner of Bow and Park Streets, Freeport, ME. 

WHERE IS PACKET PICKUP LOCATED? 

Packet pick-up is located in the Old Town Meeting Place (19 Bow Street, Freeport, ME 04032) / Memorial Park, corner of Bow and Park Streets, Freeport, ME.

WHEN CAN I PICK UP MY PACKET? 

Dates and hours are as follows: 
Friday, July 3rd from 4:00 PM-8:00 PM. 
Saturday (race day), July 4th from 6:00 AM-7:15 AM. 

CAN SOMEONE ELSE PICK UP MY PACKET FOR ME? 

Yes, but please note that the individual picking the packet up for you will be asked to provide personal information, only for the purposes of documenting the pickup of that person’s packet.  

HOW CAN I CONFIRM THAT I'M REGISTERED FOR THE RACE? 

Please visit this page where you’ll be asked to provide your name and email address to confirm entry. If after visiting this site you still have questions or concerns, please email the race director.

WHEN WILL ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSE?

July 2nd at 11:59 AM ET or once 1500 runners have registered, whichever comes first.

CAN I REGISTER ON RACE DAY?   

Yes, registration will open promptly at 6:00 AM and entries will be available on a first come, first served basis.

CAN I TRANSFER MY NUMBER? 

When circumstances prevent you from participating, transfers will be permitted. Please email the race director no later than June 24th being sure to provide the following information:

• First and last name of both runners
• Age of the new runner
• Gender of the new runner
• T-Shirt size of the new runner
• An indication of if the new runner is an L.L.Bean employee, a Freeport resident or a YMCA member
• E-mail address of the new runner
• First and last name of the emergency contact
• Phone number of the emergency contact

CAN MY RACE REGISTRATION FEE BE REFUNDED? 

No. We're sorry but the registration fee is non-refundable. 

DO ALL RUNNERS IN EITHER THE 10K OR THE 1-MILE FAMILY FUN RUN/WALK RECEIVE A SHIRT? 

The first 1200 10K road race registrants will receive a technical t-shirt.  

Youth participants in the 1-Mile Family Fun Run/Walk will receive a cotton youth-sized t-shirt, while supplies last.  Adult participants will not receive a t-shirt.

To see full results from previous years' races, make a selection below. 

2025 RESULTS

2024 RESULTS

2023 RESULTS

2022 RESULTS

2019 RESULTS

2018 RESULTS

2017 RESULTS

2016 RESULTS

2015 RESULTS

PRE-RACE PACKET PICK UP 

Friday, July 3rd 

• 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM - 10K and 1-Mile Family Fun Run/Walk pre-race registration packet pick-up open in the Old Town Meeting Place at the Hilton Garden Inn. 

   

RACE DAY

Saturday, July 4th 

10K Details

• 6:00 AM - 7:15 AM  - 10K and 1-Mile Family Fun Run/Walk registration and packet pickup open in the Old Town Meeting Place at the Hilton Garden Inn 

• 7:05 AM - Race line up begins

• 7:15 AM - Race announcements

• 7:20 AM - National anthem

• 7:25 AM - Race starts at the top of Bow Street

• 7:57 AM - First runners cross the finish line (approx.) 

• 9:00 AM - 10K Awards are available in Memorial Park

• 9:30 AM - Awards ceremony begins in Memorial Park
  

1-Mile Family Fun Run/Walk Details

• 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM  - 1-Mile Family Fun Run/Walk registration and packet pickup open in the Old Town Meeting Place at the Hilton Garden Inn 

• 9:00 AM - Line up begins

• 9:05 AM - Announcements

• 9:10 AM - Fun Run/Walk starts on the corner of Bow Street and South Street

  
  
  

A loop course that begins and ends in the heart of downtown Freeport. (USATF certification code: ME15003JK)

COURSE MAP

See the course map.

COURSE VIDEO

WHERE CAN I PARK ON RACE DAY? 

Ample parking is available in various locations throughout town. The parking garage at the Freeport Village Station has the best proximity to both the race start and finish (via the Bow Street entrance). We do ask that you do not park in the Hilton Garden Inn parking lot as this is reserved for hotel guests. View map. 

WHERE ARE RESTROOMS LOCATED? 

A bank of port-a-potties will be located at the Memorial Park near the race start (corner of Bow and Park Streets, Freeport, ME). Additionally there are public rest rooms located in various locations throughout town. View map. 

ARE THERE RESTROOMS OUT ON THE COURSE? 

Yes, there will be two port-a-potties located on Church Road just beyond the waterstop #2. View map. 

HOW MANY PARTICIPANTS IN THE RACE? 

Approximately 1600 in the 10K and approximately 500-600 in the 1-Mile Family Fun Run/Walk.

WHERE DOES THE RACE START?

Approximately 150 yards down from the corner of Bow and Main Streets. View map. 

WHERE DOES THE RACE FINISH? 

On Main Street in front of the L.L.Bean Bike, Boat and Ski Store. View map. 

WHAT IS THE COURSE? 

A course video and detailed map is located here. 

WILL YOU MAIL AWARDS?

 No. The awards ceremony will be conducted at the Memorial Park (corner of Bow and Park Streets, Freeport, ME) at 9:30 AM.

WHAT ARE THE AWARD DETAILS? 

Awards will be given to the top three male and top three female overall winners. Additional awards go to the top three male and top three female finishers in the following 16 categories:

• 14 & under
• 15-19
• 20-24
• 25-29
• 30-34
• 35-39
• 40-44
• 45-49
• 50-54
• 55-59
• 60-64
• 65-69
• 70-74
• 75-79
• 80-84
• 85 & over
• L.L.Bean Employee
• YMCA Member
• Freeport Resident

Please note that winners will only receive an award in one category.

CAN I RUN WITH A STROLLER/MY DOG?

No. For your safety and the safety of other runners, we ask that you not run with a stroller or your dog (with the exception of service dogs).

Strollers are permissible in the 1 -Mile Family Fun Run/Walk, but due to the congestion of small children, we ask that you start at the very back of the run.

WHEN DO YOU STOP PROVIDING RACE SUPPORT FOR THE 10K? 

Officially at 9:30 AM.

CAN I PARTICIPATE IN THE 1-MILE FAMILY FUN RUN/WALK WITH MY CHILDREN? 

Yes, registration is open to all family members and friends. 

WILL THERE BE MEDICAL SERVICES AVAILABLE? 

Yes. The Town of Freeport Fire and Rescue will be on call and on site to respond to any needs that may arise.  

WILL THE RACE BE CANCELLED IN THE EVENT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER OR EXTREME CONDITIONS? 

The race committee, in coordination with the Freeport Police Department, will determine if the weather poses safety concerns for runners and spectators (e.g., lightning storm).  If time permits, cancellations will be communicated via email and/or be posted on the race web site.

CAN I RUN THE RACE WITH HEADPHONES? 

Yes, although for your safety and those around you, please be aware of your surroundings.

HOW MANY WATER STOPS WILL THERE BE ON THE COURSE? 

Four. Additionally, there will be ample water available at the 10K race finish. View map for details. 

WILL THERE BE FOOD AVAILABLE FOLLOWING THE RACE? 

Yes, there will be an assortment of fresh fruit and bagels/muffins available for all.

WILL THERE BE ANY SPLIT TIMES AVAILABLE? 

A clock will be positioned the one mile mark and will reflect gun time. 

Volunteers are essential to the success of our road race. Annually, over 120 volunteers helped to make the 4th of July Road Race event safe and fun for all. Below are some frequently asked questions that may be helpful as you consider joining us to volunteer this year. We appreciate your support!

HOW DO I SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER? 

You and any friends and family can register at the same time using the "VOLUNTEER" link in the navigation above, and you can indicate your assignment preferences by selecting one of the available options. Below are some details about each role. 

WHAT DOES EACH OF THE VOLUNTEER ROLES ENTAIL? 

Registration: Volunteers interested in this role may be assigned one or more of the following tasks: greeting and offering directions; handing out race bibs, shirts and registering participants the morning of the event. Check-in time will be emailed. 

Flagging & Traffic Control: Keeping runners safe and moving in the proper direction is the main task of this role. Depending on the location you are assigned, you may be responsible for temporarily stopping and/or slowing traffic. Orange flags and safety vests are provided. Please note that you may be asked to drive to your assigned route location. Check-in time will be emailed. 

Water Stops: Hydration of the runners is a critical safety component of the day. We have 4 water stops on the course and provide water at the finish line. Volunteers are needed to fill drink cups and distribute drinks to runners. This volunteer opportunity fills up fast. Check-in time will be emailed. 

Fun Run/Walk: With hundreds of excited kids and families joining us for this part of the day, it’s important to efficiently move folks to the starting area, and after the race we need help handing out prizes and popsicles. Check-in time will be emailed. 

General Volunteers: If you are willing to help out where needed, please sign up for “I’m not picky.” This role can entail anything from assisting with the awards, handing out water in the park or giving directions. Check-in time for each role varies, so please provide your desired time when you sign up. 

CAN I BRING A FRIEND? 

Absolutely! Friends and family members are welcome! Children under 13 require an adult chaperone to participate. 

WHERE DO I GO THE MORNING OF THE RACE? 

All volunteers should report to the Memorial Park on the corner of Bow Street and Park Street the morning of the race; arrival time depends on the task and will be emailed to you. 

HOW DO I GET TO MY VOLUNTEER SPOT? 

You may drive, ride your bike or walk depending on distance from the town hall. Arriving early and checking in at the volunteer table guarantees that you’ll have ample time to receive directions and commute to locations farther out on the course. 

HOW IS RUNNERS' SAFETY MONITORED IF SOME OCCURANCE ON THE COURSE REQUIRES RACE STAFF OR MEDICAL ATTENTION? 

Freeport Public Safety is part of the planning for the race and assigns extra staff during the event. Also, we have onsite emergency medical care. If you see a runner who needs medical assistance, use the nearest cell phone to call 911 and give them your location. Freeport Rescue will arrive promptly to assist the runner. 

HOW DO I KNOW WHEN THE EVENT IS OVER AND MY ROLE IS FINISHED? 

We always have a "sweep" vehicle that travels behind the last runner. When this vehicle passes by, you are done for the day. At that time, leave the orange safety cones at your site, as well as any other race support gear such as cups and tables, and the support crew will pick them up. Please return your vest and flags to the volunteer table at Memorial park.

If you have any questions about volunteering, please contact the volunteer coordinator at roadracevolunteer@llbean.com

See a map and video of the course here.