5K for heating oil supporting the Maine Veterans Project

The 5K for Heating Oil is a running race in Brewer, Maine, starting and finishing at 100 Washington Street. It is an annual fundraiser for the Maine Veterans Project, with race proceeds supporting heating oil for veterans in Maine. The event is a straightforward 5K, and the race window is from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM EDT. Triumph Professional Cleaning Services hosts the race, with a fundraising goal of $5,000. The idea originated with a Triumph employee who was a veteran and suggested a community event for other veterans. Owner Ben Dunkle then connected with Doc Goodwin from the Maine Veterans Project. This race has reached its fourth edition, establishing a local history centered on a practical need: assisting veterans with home heating.