Monsters Run the River
In 2025, Run the River will be monster themed! Wear your best Halloween outfit to run this 5K! Dress up your dog to run the canine 5K. Spooky monster costumes are encouraged but all costumes are welcome!

About Run the River
Run the River is a 5K with a route that winds along the scenic Presumpscot River and through beautiful downtown Westbrook. This race features a 5K and a Canine 5K race!

Kid's Fun Run 1k
Children ages 10 and under are encouraged to join this event for free. The race start will be at 8:30 am on October 26, near the American Legion building. No need to register, just show up to the start line early.

This event is a fundraiser to benefit Discover Downtown Westbrook, a Main Street America community.

The race will begin and end on the road near the gazebo. From the beginning it will begin near the gazebo, travel left and continue along a similar route as before but turning left at Kennard Street and continuing through Chestnut before reconnecting and turning right on Pierce to North and making a left on Brown (as before). The rest of the race follows the same route, until you reach the park where you turn left as you enter the park, and a right on Main Street, running along the sidewalk before making a right on Dunn, and returning through the park to the gazebo again. 

Friday, October 24, Wessie's Den, 6:00-8:00PM  (212 Brown Street) in Westbrook - all runners who pick up at Wessie's receive $1 off any drink during packet pick-up party!

Sunday, October 26 (Race Day!), 8:00AM at Riverbank Park

The awards for ALL races will occur after all the races are completed, approximately 10:15 AM at Riverbank Park. For any winners who cannot stay until that time, we will connect with each one individually to get their award to them. Please be aware race results and award categories may be searchable online after the event.

Our Mission
Discover Downtown Westbrook engages residents, the business community, and the municipality to create a positive downtown environment by recruiting and retaining businesses, drawing people downtown by hosting and promoting events, and making downtown a walkable, livable, thriving destination.

Our Vision
A vibrant, diverse, and all-inclusive community along the shores of the Presumpscot River, Downtown Westbrook is a place where residents and visitors alike are proud to Live, Work, and Play. Our Downtown is celebrated for its unique history, active arts scene and unmatched Riverwalk – and our Main Street restaurants and businesses offer welcoming, accessible, and attractive places to gather.

Cancellation Policy
While we do not anticipate the race being cancelled, if there is any extreme weather- e.g. thunderstorms, washed out course, etc. that causes a cancellation, the race will not be postponed and no refunds will be given. If there is less severe weather (e.g. light rain) and we still hold the race, no refunds will be given to those who choose not to race.

Refund Policy
There are no refunds for any reason, but you may transfer your registration should you become unable to participate.

For event-related questions, please click on the Contact the Organizers button on the left-hand side of this page.