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Yarmouth Clam Festival Kids Fun Race

1/2 Mile Run for Ages 3-6 *THIS IS NOT A TIMED RACE*2026-07-18

The Yarmouth Clam Festival Kids Fun Race is a timed 1-mile run for young athletes ages 7-12, set in the charming coastal town of Yarmouth, Maine. With approximately 300 young runners participating in 2025, this event offers kids their first taste of competitive racing within the festive atmosphere of the beloved Clam Festival. It's the perfect opportunity for aspiring young runners to test their speed, earn a official time, and be part of a proud local tradition.

RegisterOpen signuprunsignup.com WebsiteOfficial race siteclamfestival.com LocationYarmouth, MERace start area

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1 Mile TIMED Run for Ages 7-12 1/2 Mile Run for Ages 3-6 *THIS IS NOT A TIMED RACE*

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Runner Perspective

What runners say

Recent runner quotes and ratings from this race.

Runner score4.3 / 5

Reviews3 reviews

"My twins (ages 5 and 7) did the half-mile and 1-mile respectively and it was the perfect introduction to racing. The volunteers at every corner were so kind — they high-fived..."

The perfect first race experience for young kids1 Mile · beginner · Apr 2026

"My kids have done the Yarmouth Clam Festival 1-mile run three years running and it genuinely keeps getting better. The timing mats are real — my daughter was thrilled to get..."

Best community kids race in coastal Maine1 Mile · intermediate · Apr 2026

Current review averageLive runner ratings

4.3 / 5 · OverallAverage rating from saved runner reviews for the full race experience.

Course format

City 1/2 mile run for ages 3-6 *this is not a timed race* layout

Course geometry is still filling in, but the race format, location, and planning signals already make the day easier to read.

Elevation profile

Course profile still taking shape

1/2 Mile Run for Ages 3-6 *THIS IS NOT A TIMED RACE* runners can still use the weather, logistics, and race format to plan even while exact elevation detail catches up.

Pressure point

Late-race heat exposure

If the day warms quickly, the smartest move is usually protecting the middle miles instead of chasing pace too early.

Weather bias

Heat risk

Average race-day highs reach about 79F, so pacing and hydration matter.

Free training plan

Build a free 1/2 Mile Run for Ages 3-6 THIS IS NOT A TIMED RACE plan for this race.

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Course Profile

Yarmouth Clam Festival Kids Fun Race 1/2 Mile Run for Ages 3-6 THIS IS NOT A TIMED RACE course overview

Summary course view

This course section is built from a lighter course overview so you can understand how the race is likely to run.

Synced course focus

Mid-course

Mile 1.0 · 0 ft · Course intelligence will improve as GPX and logistics data land.

Course trace

This course view focuses on the best route information currently available.

Pressure model

Pressure points highlight where pacing or effort may change during the race.

What comes next

Use the course, weather, logistics, and reviews together to build your race-day plan.

Difficulty Meter

1/2 Mile Run for Ages 3-6 THIS IS NOT A TIMED RACE race demand

Planning read

85/100

Course detail: Moderate
Weather detail: Historical + forecast
Race-day detail: Moderate
Weather view: Forecast preview

Weather read

Mostly neutral

Route-aligned wind gives you a quick feel for how the day may race before you dig into the full weather section.

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Weather Analysis

Yarmouth Clam Festival Kids Fun Race 1/2 Mile Run for Ages 3-6 THIS IS NOT A TIMED RACE weather outlook

Forecast + history

Weather blends the live forecast with the race's historical weather patterns to help you plan.

Route-aligned wind

0.0 mph

Interpretation

Mostly neutral

NOAA race-window forecast is not available yet, so this shows the current route anchor sample and the fallback pre-race state.

Course bearing 0.0 degAverage wind 5.0 mphDominant direction W

Estimated weather effect

+2.31%

Heuristic read

Major weather drag

Help score

-42

Historical profile

Historically weather-dragged

Based on 7 years of race-weekend weather in the archive.

Avg start temp 68.6FAvg wind 4.0 mphAligned wind N/A

Tailwind years

0%

Headwind years

0%

Helpful weather

0%

Forecasts use current race-area weather, and history looks at past race-weekend conditions to show what runners have typically faced.

Weather history

2025 race-weekend conditions

Race date

Jul 19, 2025

Avg temperature

70.3F

Avg wind

8.7 mph

Aligned wind

N/A

Historical weather pending

+1.95% estimated finish-time effect · 9 hourly observations

Race zone

74F

Sunny

5.0 mph · W

City center

74F

Sunny

5.0 mph · W

Finish area

74F

Sunny

5.0 mph · W

Course Breakdown

Where the race starts costing more

Course rhythm

Active segment

Middle rhythm

This segment is a layout-safe placeholder until richer course data arrives.

Avg grade n/aFocused mile 1.0Pacing watchpoint

Race-Day Logistics

Yarmouth Clam Festival Kids Fun Race 1/2 Mile Run for Ages 3-6 THIS IS NOT A TIMED RACE race-day logistics

Planning basics

Race weekend

8 recorded years

The basic race structure is in place for planning.

Distance options

2 distances

This page can show the event correctly even when some race-day detail is still light.

Race-day planning

More details coming

Packet pickup, parking, support flow, and reunion details may still be limited.

Course Map

Route shape, city context, and key course moments in one view.

Map + course context

Map overview

This map gives you a race-area view and course orientation even when the full route is not available.

Highlighted point

Mid-course

Course intelligence will improve as GPX and logistics data land.

Mile 1.00 ftOpening settle

What to watch

Use this map to get your bearings before race day and understand the general shape of the course area.

Course coverage

Detailed route geometry and extra overlays may still be limited for this race.

Why it matters

Yarmouth, ME should still be easy to plan around, even when some course details are lighter than others.

Planning

Use the 1/2 Mile Run for Ages 3-6 THIS IS NOT A TIMED RACE at Yarmouth Clam Festival Kids Fun Race as a planning target rather than a qualification race.

Open entry

Entry posture

Open entry

There is no qualification signal in the current event record.

Race framing

1/2 Mile Run for Ages 3-6 THIS IS NOT A TIMED RACE planning

The page emphasizes course, logistics, and weather rather than qualification standards.

Yarmouth Clam Festival Kids Fun Race official site Registration

Race History

Race history overview

Some history available

Past editions tracked

8

Recorded race years

Available

1/2 Mile Run for Ages 3-6 *THIS IS NOT A TIMED RACE*

Current

Benchmarks

Growing archive

More historical context will be added here as the archive grows

In progress

Review Radar

Runner signal for Yarmouth Clam Festival Kids Fun Race 1/2 Mile Run for Ages 3-6 THIS IS NOT A TIMED RACE

Runner reviews live

Course

87/100

Logistics

43/100

Crowd support

100/100

Aid stations

87/100

Finish area

93/100

Recommend

100/100

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Common questions

FAQ

Question 1What is the course like at Yarmouth Clam Festival Kids Fun Race?

Question 2Is Yarmouth Clam Festival Kids Fun Race walker-friendly?

Question 3Where do I pick up my packet?

Question 4Is there parking at Yarmouth Clam Festival Kids Fun Race?

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Yarmouth Clam Festival Kids Fun Race

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Mid-course

Mostly neutral

0.0 mph

Mostly neutral

+2.31%

Major weather drag

-42

Historically weather-dragged

0%

0%

0%

2025 race-weekend conditions

Jul 19, 2025

70.3F

8.7 mph

N/A

74F

74F

74F

Middle rhythm

8 recorded years

2 distances

More details coming

Mid-course

Open entry

1/2 Mile Run for Ages 3-6 *THIS IS NOT A TIMED RACE* planning

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Growing archive

87/100

43/100

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93/100

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