Event Information
Chip Timing
A disposable timing chip will be attached to the back of each person's race bib. Please do not remove or fold the timing chip. The timing compnay will send out text messages as well as emails a few hours after the race with runners times. When you register please me sure to include your cell phone number, carrier name, and email address.
Registration Fees
Half Marathon
Early Registration (before May 28th): $40
Registration (May 28th to June 23rd): $45
Race Day Registration (on June 24th): $50
5km Run/Walk
Early Registration (before May 28th): $15
Registration (May 28th to June 23rd): $20
Race Day Registration (on June 24th): $25
Online Registration closes on Wednesday June 20th at 6:00pm
Race Amenities
A post-race festival will be held in Simard Payne Park. Half marathon finishers will receive a unique medallion. Both half marathon & 5k runners will receive a unique water bottle pre-filled with cold water as soon as they cross the finish line. In addition to the usual post-race foods and drinks runners will also be treated to free beer, Muscle Milk, post-race massage, various vendors, and a live band.
Short Sleeve Performance Race Shirts (100% recycled polyester, 100% made in the USA)
To align with our conservation ethic and reduce waste, our race entry fee does not include an event shirt. This option is being made because some people already have enough shirts in their closet, and they would rather have a lower entry fee compared to an event where the entry fee includes a shirt. We take our shirts very seriously and only want to offer something that runners will appreciate. We are pleased to offer short sleeve, men's and women's, moisture-wicking, performance fabric shirts made from 100% recycled polyester. The shirts perform like typical moisture-wicking polyester shirts, but use 70% less energy to produce. Each shirt is produced by using 8-12 raw post-consumer plastic bottles. The shirts are made by a Brunswick, Maine-based company, Atayne, that is committed to making products that are safe for both human health and the environment. These shirts are produced, from fiber to finish, in the US and are reviewed by a third party to guarantee environmental and human health standards. Runners must buy their shirt by May 15th, 2012, in order to be guaranteed the desired size on race day. Orders may be placed after this date, however sizes cannot be guaranteed – we will do our best to forecast the number of shirts needed between 5/15 and 6/24. Runners who purchase a shirt when they register must pick them up at one of the packet pickups and before 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 24, 2012. Those who purchase a shirt and do not claim it may request a refund. Shirts will be available for sale after the race starts while supplies last. Extra shirts may be purchased for $20 on race day and they’ll be shipped directly to an address after the race.
Directions and Parking
1 Beech Street is located off of Main Street in Lewiston, Maine. From Main Street, turn onto Lincoln Street. Parking is available at the Lincoln Street Parking Garage or the Canal Street Parking Garage.
USATF Course Certification
Both the 5k and half marathon courses will be certified through USA Track & Field so that runners can be sure the distances are accurate. USATF Certification #s are currently pending.
Beer Mugs
Wash down a pint of beer after the race with one of our commemorative beer mugs. Buy one now while supplies last -- they're only $5.
Refund Policy
No refunds will be offered. If you can not attend the race you will have the option of rolling-over the entry fee to the next year at no extra cost. You must contact the race director by 6:00pm on Friday 6/15/12 if you cannot attend the race.
Start Times
Half Marathon: 8:30 a.m.
5km Run/Walk: 9:30 a.m.
Kids Obstacle Course: 10:00 a.m.
Time Limit: 3.5 hours (walkers welcome)
Award Categories
Half Marathon
1st, 2nd, 3rd Male & Female in the following categories: Overall, Under-20, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+. The awards ceremony for the half marathon is scheduled to be held at 12:00am.
5km
1st, 2nd, 3rd overall male & female finishers. First male & female finisher in each of the following categories: Under-20, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+. The awards ceremony for the 5km is scheduled to be held at 11:15am.
Packet Pickup
Saturday, June 23rd, 2012 — Museum L-A
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
On Saturday preregistered runners may pick up their bibs, shirts, and hats at the Museum L-A location at 35 Canal St., Lewiston, ME 04240 (just a few blocks from the Simard Payne Park).
Sunday, June 24th, 2012 — Simard Payne Park
7:00 am to 8:45 am
Race day registration is allowed. Preregistered runners may also pickup their race materials on race day morning in Simard Payne Park.
Kids Obstacle Course
Children ages 5 to 12 may participate in the kid’s obstacle course from 10:00am to 11:00am. This will be a military style, self-paced, non-timed, event where the goal is to complete course. A small $5 entry fee will be charged per child. Scholarships will be available upon request. Children who complete the obstacle course will be given shirt as a finisher’s prize. A parent or legal guardian will be required to sign a waiver on race day.
Cancellation Policy
Although rare sometimes races must be cancelled – i.e. Hurricane Irene 8/28/11. If there is an event due to an act of God — i.e. hurricane, dangerously high heat index >105, or natural disaster – the race will be cancelled. If the race is cancelled due to an act of God it will not be postponed and no refunds will be given.
Bands On The Run
There will be nine bands and Zumba! along the half marathon and 5k courses to entertain runners and spectators. The types of bands and music will vary across different genres.
Performance Race Hats
A high quality wicking race hat may be purchased separately. An image of the hat will be posted on the website. Hats are only guaranteed if ordered by 5/28/12. After this date (and on race day) hats will be for sale while supplies last.
Corporate Team Competion
Awards will be given to the team in the half marathon and 5K races with the most participants from the same company. Each team member must be employed at the same company in order to qualify. When you register you’ll have the opportunity to write down your company’s name in the team name field.