Welcome to 5K Sports Race Management, your source for Race Management Services. As a runner and experienced Race Director, we operate a race event management business that services in Maine, New Hampshire & Massachusetts. We are involved with over 170 events in 2024.
One of the special aspects of most races is that they usually benefit local charities and help others and our race event management business allows us to participate in a sport that we love and help other Race Directors make their events successful.
5K Sports Race Management is a local company that is based upon the belief that all races deserve to be timed professionally for a reasonable price, which leaves more money for your charity, and that is what is important.
We have been timing & managing events in New England since 1995. Road races, cross country, nordic skiing and swimming events. We have been in business for 29 years.
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Provide high quality Race Management Services at reasonable fees in order to support race organizers in donating more event funds to community charities. We pride ourselves in quality not
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E-mails from races we manage and own
11/25/23
Santa Shuffle 5K
Laconia, NH
Jim did a great job again
JP Gymwork
10/9/23
Falmouth Middle School Cross Country Meet
Falmouth, ME
Thank-you very much for timing our FMC XC meet on Thursday.
It went great and the pictures you included were awesome!
Amy
10/9/23
24th Waterford Fall Foliage 5K and Mile Run
Waterford, ME
You did such a great job for us. It's a pleasure to work with you.
You provide a top-notch service to races.
Paula
10/01/23
RSB Lakes Region for Parkinsons 5K
Laconia, NH
The race was perfectly organized and ran like a well-oiled machine. Pun intended!
Again, our most grateful appreciation to you for your commitment to
making our RSB Race/Walk a success.
Janine
7/15/23
Marshall Point 5K
Marshall Point, ME
I can't say enough about your service. Our race was a huge success and the final
product came together so much smoother with you folks involved.
Please reserve us a spot for July 20, 2024. We look forward to working with 5K Sports again.
Thanks for coming down to work with us
Ben
6/25/23
Lobster Roll 4 Miler
Scarborough, ME
Thank you. This was a very well organized and fun event.
Pete
4/29/23
Ashley Ouellette Memorial 5K & 2 Mile Walk
Scarborough, ME
I thought it was very well-run for a local race.
Jennifer
4/29/23
Ashley Ouellette Memorial 5K & 2 Mile Walk
Scarborough, ME
I think it was great!! Next year I will spread the word. You did a great job!
Chris
3/26/23
On the Run Half Marathon
Old Orchard Beach, ME
Thank you so much, this was such a well-organized and supported race, very nice!
Susanna
3/26/23
On the Run Half Marathon
Old Orchard Beach, ME
Awesome event today guys!!!
I ran this back in 2017 and it was fun then and it was fun today!!
Steve
3/26/23
On the Run Half Marathon
Old Orchard Beach, ME
Thank you for putting on such a great race! I found the course to be almost perfect!
I did the Maine Half Marathon last fall and towards the middle we have the hills,
so this race was delightful! You had a great packet pick up, a place for us to get
warm before the race, food and warm bathrooms! I can’t think of anything else
that could have been done to make racers comfortable!
Great job, see you in 2024!
Kristen
3/26/23
On the Run Half Marathon
Old Orchard Beach, ME
This was the first time I have run this race and it was great.
Thank you for all your hard work putting this together. Well done!
Rachael
3/26/23
On the Run Half Marathon
Old Orchard Beach, ME
Thank you for inventing the flattest race in the whole world! That's why I love this race so much!
There are no stupid hills to slow me down and ruin my time. I just got a PR today!
This is the flattest half marathon that I've ever been able to find.
All the other ones that claim to be "flat" always turn out to have lots of hills.
I just did this race last September and of course I had to come back this year.
Thank you again for having such an awesome, hill lacking race, and see you next year!
Kelsey
11/13/22
Run Wild! 5K Run Walk
Belfast, Maine
Thank you very much for all your help Jim! We look forward to next year!
Run Wild! 5K Run/Walk
Jennifer
10/8/22
Live Laugh Run 4 Miler
West Paris, Maine
Thank you so much for helping our event to
be successful. Everything was great! Thank you
also, for the generous donation
Tracie
8/22/22
Wells Harbor Half Marathon & 5K
Wells, Maine
I loved the course and happy you had a good turnout. It's a
lot of work to put on a race- let alone two at the same time and
everything was so organized. Hope to run it again next year
I'm looking forward to the Old Orchard Beach Half in September
Mary
8/22/22
Wells Harbor Half Marathon & 5K
Wells, Maine
Thank-you so much! The race was a fun addition to
our family vacation to Wells, we visit every year,
it was well marked and well organized
Jessica
8/22/22
Wells Harbor Half Marathon & 5K
Wells, Maine
You guys put on a great race day ...5K and Half.
Lots of work. Don't know how you get it done, but impressive.
Bob
8/22/22
Wells Harbor Half Marathon & 5K
Wells, Maine
Great fun race yesterday
Hope to see you next year
Fil
8/22/22
Wells Harbor Half Marathon & 5K
Wells, Maine
Thank-you for a great race today
It was well organized
Nabil
7/29/22
Thanks Jim and Victoria – easy peezy once again!
Appreciate all you do to make it smooth and successful
Scott and Ellie
25th Ocean Park 5K
Ocean Park, ME
5/22/22
Wells2Kennebunk Beach 10 Miler
Wells, ME
The race was excellent! Loved the course! Loved the small town feel,
no hoopla around checking in/leaving. It was a great day!
Kelley
5/22/22
Wells2Kennebunk Beach 10 Miler
Wells, ME
Brenda and I had a great time today at the race. Course well marked and
had plenty of water stops
Sean
5/22/22
Wells2Kennebunk Beach 10 Miler
Wells, ME
This was amazing, loved the route, fast group today
David
03/21/22
Maine Lobster Festival 5K & 10K
Rockland, ME
This is amazing. Thank you for all this info. You guys are so efficient! I'm going to get Dan to pay
you now instead. And yes, I will make sure you can the csv info.
Thank you again!
Erin
11/13/21
Portland Waterfront 5K
Portland, ME
Thanks, Jim! Great race today! My whole family had a blast.
Great planning with the weather!
See you next year,
Sara
10/23/21
Argyle VFD Fund Run
Defuniak Springs, Florida
Thank you so much for all your help. Our race could not have been successful without your help.
Scott
9/3/21
Westport Island 10K Shore Run
Westport, ME
Thanks! And thanks for another great race - our biggest ever!
Rob
9/3/21
Waterford Fall Foliage 5K
Waterford, ME
A comment was made during our meeting that you attend and manage many events over the course of the year and you have always had positive comments about our little event in Waterford! We certainly appreciate your professionalism and will once again be sending you compensation for the outstanding services you have provided us over the years!
Geo
7/7/21
43rd Northeast Harbor 5 Miler
Thanks so much Jim!
Today was fantastic in a large part to your work
We share profusely, again thank you so much, you are a
very skilled and a spot on professional race timer and finish line manager!
Cheers
g
6/28/21
Lobster Roll 4 Miler
Hey Jim and Victoria,
We’re still glowing from your great Lobster Roll 4 Miler yesterday
Once again, WONDERFUL EVENT!
Annie Conneau and Family
Great, thank you Jim.
My sons came and cheered me on last year and they keep asking if we can do
it again, they really enjoyed the race and so did I.
Maureen
On the Run Half Marathon 2020
Dear Jim and Victoria,
Thanks so much for the family trophy for the Portland 5K.
Our kids were thrilled and your thoughtfulness means so much!
See you at another race soon
Best,
The Hall family
11/13/19
Great Race! My family is local and love the races your doing in Wells! We'll participate in every race we can. The re-route down Landhold Farm was nice - you should consider keeping that if possible. The idea of having the post-race party on the deck next year sounds great!
Thanks again.
Tony
Wells2Kennebunk Beach 10 Miler
4/20/19
I just wanted to thank you for a great race! I drove up from Boston area with four other members of the Melrose Running Club the morning of the race. We enjoyed everything about the day from the pre-race food, to the course, to the post-race party. The volunteers were fantastic, especially the course marshals. I appreciate clear directions when running. We look forward to next year and hope to get some more from our running club up for the race.
Katherine
On the Run Half Marathon
3/25/19
Very nice event! The course was nice and scenic, very nicely done
Steve
On the Run Half Marathon
3/24/19
Hi! Great race today! Hope to be back next year
Tracy
On the Run Half Marathon
3/24/19
Thanks for a well organized, excellent event. It was fun and I even PR'd. See you next year
Josh
On the Run Half Marathon
3/24/19
I have done this race twice now. It is my favorite 1/2. Your preparation and execution of this race are great
Awesome race!
Carl
On the Run Half Marathon
3/25/19
I really appreciate your support over the last 4 years of Alivia's Runs. You were huge in helping us pull the event off.
Jackie
Alivia's Run
3/15/19
I and our Sabattus group, want to thank you and the volunteers for the race. We enjoyed the FLAT course, and the time of the year. It was a good tune-up for Boston for the three of us, and on the plans of a couple others for spring marathons. It could have been a bit less windy, but hey...
Jon
On the Run Half Marathon
3/24/18
Thank you so much for a great race! I do a lot of races around New England and really enjoyed this one. I think you did all the right things! I really enjoyed the location, ease of parking, clean bathrooms available at the start/finish and the course was gorgeous! I was in the beginning pack and thought the course was very well marked and felt confident the whole race that I was going the right way as sometimes there wasn't anyone directly in front of me to follow. I appreciated the police officers in certain locations and the after race pizza was perfect
Laurie
Kennebunkport 5 Miler
3/31/18
Good morning Jim and Victoria, I'm writing to tell you we will not be having our 5K in Skowhegan this year. I want to Thank
you so much for your years of service and dedication to my 5K. You both made it so easy to have a fun and exciting event. I will always recommend you to anyone who needs a timer!
Jodie
No One Fights Alone 5K Race Director
Skowhegan, ME
4/2/18
Such a great race, location and facilities
Dennis
Kennebunkport 5 Miler
3/31/18
What a great race!.. I can't think of anything that needed improving.. beautiful course, beautiful area, beautifully organized! Great job! Thank you! Definitely doing it next year
Steve
Kennebunkport 5 Miler
3/31/18
Thank you very much, it was a great race and moderately challenging course.
I would not change a thing with this race.
Dan
Kennebunkport 5 Miler
3/31/18
Thank you for a great event! I enjoyed the course and race atmosphere, even more , this year. I wanted to say how much I appreciated Jim's comments before the race. They were heartful and so appropriate for the state of our world today. I too, thank GOD every day for the gift and blessing of running. Thank you both for continuously delivering high-quality racing events.
Tim
On the Run Half Marathon
3/24/18
This was a great event! Such a good time of the year to be in Old Orchard. The public parking lot was very convenient also. Course was very well marked and the girls did a great job directing runners at intersections and having water ready.
Clifford
On the Run Half Marathon
3/24/18
I was a participant in the weekend's race and wanted to share how much I enjoyed my experience! I enjoyed the course even though the long straightaways messed with my head towards the end. I knew I wouldn't get lost and appreciated the simpleness of it. I loved the time markers at 5K and 10K and thought they were helpful. The amazing police presence was also noted and appreciated. I liked that they were constantly driving up and down the course checking on people. The girls at the water stops were helpful and encouraging. The other runners on the course were helpful and encouraging, which you don't always have in a big race. Having done many races in the past 5 years, I LOVED that this race was small and had a staring and ending point in a location (The Brunswick Hotel) where you could stay warm and relax and even change clothes after the race. Most of the time you finish a race and there is nowhere for you to wind down and it can be overwhelming. The metals and race bibs were awesome and so much more that I expected for a small race. Including the date on both is something you don't see all the time! I also appreciated the option to not purchase a shirt to keep the costs down. THANK YOU for this awesome race #7 Half Marathon and I will definitely participate in the future!
Tiffany
On the Run Half Marathon
3/24/18
I was a participant in today's race. Unfortunately, I was unable to finish because I got a phone call regarding a family emergency.
My husband was send to Maine Medical via ambulance. I was able to get a volunteer at the corner of Seaside and Ferry Road. She quickly called a Saco Police Officer and he was able to get me home quickly. (This volunteer was a Freeport Softball girl)
I'm happy to say everything turned out completely fine. I wanted to reach out to you and pass along my gratitude and thanks to the volunteer that helped me. She was wonderful and knew what to do. The officer ( I live locally) was also supportive and helpful.
Thank you for putting together a great course today and for having fantastic volunteers. While I didn't get to finish this year, I will definitely be back for next year's run
Marcy
On the Run Half Marathon
3/24/18
Thank you so much for putting on this race. Everything was great! I have run 7 Half Marathons and this is the best. I hope you
keep putting it on every year. Its a great course
James
On the Run Half Marathon
3/24/18
You guys put on a great race today. THANK YOU! The size of the crowd was perfect -- large enough
to get you pumped up and keep you motivated, but still small enough that you end up knowing
some of the speed demons that place for their age group! My friends and I had a lot of fun.
Emily
Cousins Island 10 Miler
11/13/17
This was my first time running this race. I loved the lunch at Flatbread after. Great job!
I know a lot of work goes into planning a race.
Patty
Portland Waterfront 5K
11/12/17
Hi Victoria! The race on Saturday was awesome. I had such a great time.
I can't wait to do more of your races! Hope to see you soon!
Launa
On the Run Half Marathon
3/27/17
I wanted to thank you for putting on such a well organized event Saturday. The course was interesting, the participants were friendly, and the hotel headquarters was very convenient. This was my sixth half marathon since September, and those races have ranged from hundreds to thousands of participants. This one was probably my favorite so far. It was exactly what I needed as I train toward more half's and a full marathon this spring and summer. Again, really great work and I hope this is the first of many On the Run half's.
Best
Logen
On the Run Half Marathon
3/27/17
I thought you did a great job on this half marathon. The course was easy enough to navigate, but you had several volunteers (Thanks to all of them, too!) at intersections and turns, just in case. More than enough police traffic control/support. The pre-race food, and the post-race buffet food was more than enough. Nice finisher and awards medals, too. The crowds were a bit small, but you have no control over that. I'll be looking for this one again next March, and I'm pretty sure the rest of our group will, too.
Thanks again.
Jon
On the Run Half Marathon
3/27/17
Great Job! Congratulations on the attendance. I enjoyed the course. It's very flat of course.
I think the race is unique in that it has very long straightaways. The traffic is low this time
of year, and the surface is smooth , the roads were without the annoying "crown" that so many
marathons and half marathons can't avoid. Well done.
Mitch
On the Run Half Marathon
3/26/17
How about chocolate milk at the finish line? There was a lot of food
The police were awesome and the volunteers and the signs were very helpful
so no chance of missing a turn. I liked the race and I'll be back
Anne
On the Run Half Marathon
3/26/17
Would like to say thanks for such a great race yesterday. The course was absolutely
beautiful and not sure how many race organizers pulled it off there was no rain!!
All of the organizers and volunteers were friendly and helpful and made for a
pleasant experience. Great food and warm setting after the race. Love the long sleeve
shirt with the American Flag on the sleeve. See you next year
Amy
On the Run Half Marathon
3/26/17
Thanks for a great race! All went smoothly very friendly and helpful!
Nice not to have to wait hours for awards. I hope I will be there next year
Veerle
Cousins Island 10 Miler
11/19/16
I enjoyed your race and would consider running it again in the future. I thought
the mile markers were well displayed along the course. The 5K and 10K display
clocks also a nice addition. Overall, the organizers and volunteers did a great job
Tony
Cousins Island 10 Miler
11/19/16
Thanks for a great race! We will be back!
Stephanie
Cousins Island 10 Miler
11/19/16
Awesome race, really had a great time. It was so much fun
and I loved the metals
Marcia
Cousins Island 10 Miler
11/19/16
Thanks so much for an awesome race!! It was really fun. I loved it!
Chelsea
Portland Waterfront 5K
11/12/16
Thank you so much for how you are at this! I love knowing you and Vicki can handle
ANY and EVERYTHING that comes you way!
Jodie Mosher-Towle Race Director
Skowhegan 5K Run/Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research
9/25/16
Very nice race- good setting and good course. Perhaps it needs to be
advertised a little better to bring more runners. If we are in the area
next year we will do it again for sure!
P.J. Costa
Wells Harbor 5K
9/20/16
First off, I have to tell you how excited and grateful I am, that you are timing our
Cross Country Meet. Horray! Gone are the days of me doing it.
Kathy Jacobsen
Kennebunk High School Cross Country Coach
9/19/16
I want to thank you for all of your help in answering my questions and sharing your knowledge
with me about race prep in the last year
Kathryn Marles
Race Director
Solider's Pace Canicross Race 5K
9/13/16
Thank you Victoria! I had a great time working with you am already looking forward to next year
It was a quick learning curve for sure, but I definitely figured out a few things I can do differently
for next year to make it go a little smoother. But overall, people showed up and the gun went
of so I was happy! I have appreciated all of the help from both of you in the weeks leading up to the
race- I hope to bother you a less next year!
Andrea Tetzlaff
Race Director
Pound the Pavement 5K
9/11/16
It was a great course and great volunteers
Thanks for organizing this
Jill
Wells2Kennebunk Beach 10 Miler
4/30/16
Thanks for a great race yesterday - Kennebunk Beach never disappoints.
Tammy
Kennebunkport 5 Miler
Kennebunkport, Maine
4/5/16
I just wanted to thank you so much for a great race this morning. The support from you and other runners, as well as the beautiful scenery, overshadowed the cold and wind to make for a memorable run. We'll absolutely be looking into more of your events in the future. Have a great evening.
Alyssa
You and Victoria were really great today. You were at our event early, you were organized and when I was getting my medals mixed up, Victoria came over and saved the day. When I was planning this event I was shooting for growth, but going from 86 finishers to 231 was beyound what I ever thought we would do. I planned and worried about a lot of things leading up to race day, but the actual job of timing the event and getting the results out was never one of them.
I just want you to know, I appreciate what you both do.
Thanks again!
Allyson Koening
Race Director
Maine Vets 5K
Scarborough, Maine
8/30/15
You guys were awesome this weekend!!! Thank you again so much for all that you both did and the advice for improving things for next year!!!!
Katie Chilles
Maine Lobster Festival 10K
Rockland, Maine
8/3/15
One of the women who was at the race said that you had an amazing reputation in the race world and we were lucky to have you do our race, we couldn't agree more! Thanks Jim
Sheila Twitchell
Race Director
Margaret Murphy Center for Children
Lewiston, Maine
7/25/15
Thank you for a great year 2 of our Cheerleader glow run! Using Running4Free online Registration helps so much!
Louella Grindle
Race Director
Blood, Sweat and Cheers 5K Glow Run/Walk
Fairfield, Maine
6/12/15
Thanks Jim! Great race! Thanks for working with us, you run a class act race!
Mary Ellen
Falmouth Hockey 5K
Falmouth, Maine
November 15, 2014
Hi, I had a really great time at this event! The route was nice and beautiful and everything was very organized, not to mention, the pizza was great.
Emily
Portland Waterfront 5K
Portland, Maine
November 8, 2014
10/14/14
JIM, THANKS SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR EFFORT AND PLEASANT APPROACH TO EVERYTHING. THE WEATHER WAS PERFECT, THE CROUD WAS FANTASTIC, WE HAD MORE RUNNERS, MANY MORE KIDS AND ALL WENT VERY WELL. AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU AGAIN.
MANY THANKS MARTH
WATERFORD FALL FOLIAGE 5K RUN/WALK
WATERFORD, MAINE
12/16/13
Thanks so much for the day.You guys
are terrific. It was such a pleasure
working with you.
Katie Brown
Portland Trails
Portland, Maine
10/20/13
It was a pleasure to work with you
at the race - it runs very smoothly!
The photos you took are great!
Linda Yew
Neurofibromatosis, Northeast
Burlington, MA 01803
7/4/13
34th Annual Bath Parks & Recreation Heritage Days 5 Miler used Running4Free again in 2013 and had a 140% increase in online registrations
6/2/13
Thanks so much for timing our race. We are so happy with the services you provided. We ended up with just over 60% increase in runners. Looking forward to working with you next year.
Kelley Merryfield
Race Director
Race to the Villa
Goffstown, NH
5/25/13
Thanks so much for your help again on Saturday. You make everything go so smoothly and easily
Peg Hall
Race Director
BB 5k Festival
Fiskdale, MA
5/19/13
I have referred several people to you and am happy to speak as a referral for you - you guys do great work.
Dan Hale
Kittery Maine Fire Association
Kittery, Maine
5/4/13
Jim, outstanding day! You folks did a great job. I am particularly impressed with how quickly you got the results to me. I think it is important to do the trophies asap after the race.
Nice job and see you next year!
Deputy Chief Jack Pilecki
Wellesley Police Department
Wellesley, MA
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