WEEKLY BACK COVE SERIES 2026

The Weekly Back Cove Series offers 14 Wednesday evening 5K races on the Back Cove Trail in Portland, Maine. Races begin at 6:00 PM EDT in Back Cove Park with a straightforward format: pay a single series fee, use the same bib, and participate in any number of races. Each race is limited to 250 participants due to city regulations, so registered runners must check in online weekly before spots are filled. The course follows the Back Cove Trail, a well-known loop among Portland's runners and walkers. Marathon Sports Maine sponsors the series, with a portion of each registration supporting Portland Trails and A Running Passion. Bibs can be collected at the Portland Store or at Back Cove before a race. A shirt can be added for an additional fee. The series prize is a free WBCS finisher hoodie for anyone completing all 14 races.