Belfast Lions Club Ghostly Gallop 5k

Belfast Lions Club Ghostly Gallop 5k is held in Belfast, Maine, on October 24, 2026, with a single 5K starting at 8:30 a.m. It is a straightforward one-distance morning event, which makes the logistics simple: arrive with forty minutes to spare, pick up your number, jog easy for ten minutes and be on the line in good time.

Late October in coastal Maine means cool air at that hour, which is close to ideal for racing 3.1 miles but rough for standing around, so keep a layer on until a few minutes before the start. For preparation, a month of consistent running with one weekly faster session covers the distance for most people. Whether this is a first 5K or a serious attempt at a personal record, the same tactic applies: run the opening half-mile under control and spend what is left in the final stretch.