Event Information
Wait List
If the race that you are registering for is full and you register for the wait list, here is some important information:
Even though you are on the wait list, you are assigned a bib number. The bib number does not indicate that you are confirmed for the race.
If you are moved to the confirmed list, we will email you.
See the race web site for details on the wait list.
Registration Fees
Early Registration fees apply through December 31st, 2014 at 11:00 pm EST. On January 1st, 2015, fees will increase $10 for the Half Marathon, Bosom Buddy Relay and Marathon, while they will increase $20 for the 39.3 Challenge. On March 1st, Late Registration fees will increase an additional $10 for the Half Marathon, Bosom Buddy Relay and Marathon, while they will increase $20 for the 39.3 Challenge . Registration will automatically close when we hit our registration caps of 1,200 for the Half Marathon (including Bosom Buddy relay teams) and 1,000 for the Marathon.
Race Shirts (100% Made in USA 100% Recycled Polyester)
The race entry fee does not include a race shirt, each must be purchased separately. Our 2015 short sleeve shirts are made by Atayne. There are 2 different designs associated with different races: 1) Shipyard Maine Coast Marathon and 2) Shipyard Maine Coast Half Marathon and Bosom Buddy Relay.
Refund Policy and Refund Option
We do not offer any refunds unless you purchase the Refund Option. The Refund Option is like buying registration insurance that protects you from unexpected events. We realize that life happens and sometimes it's not possible or advisable for runners to participate in a race. Sometimes runners suffer injuries while training, learn that they're pregnant, get called to perform military duty, lose a job, or must attend to a family emergency. Sometimes races get cancelled due to acts of God.
Refund Option Rules:
The Refund Option must be purchased at the time of registration. Requests for refunds must be made in writing prior to race day. If the race is cancelled, you may request a refund. Refunds will be credited to the credit card used for registration. Refunds will be processed through Race Wire, our online registration company. No cash or checks will be sent. If you buy a Refund Option you can request a refund at any time before the race.
Refund Option Costs:
Half Marathon and Bosom Buddy Relay: $10
Marathon and 39.3 Challenge: $15
Deferral Policy
If you cannot attend the race for any reason you may request a deferral to the next year. Requests must be made in writing by 6:00 PM (EST) on Saturday 4/11/15. You will be issued a promo code, valued at 85% of your entry fee and merchandise purchases, that can be applied towards your 2016 Shipyard Maine Coast registration
Cancellation Policy
Although rare, sometimes races must be cancelled due to unexpected unsafe race conditions i.e. Hurricane Irene 8/28/11 and Sandy 10/30/12. If there is an event due to an act of God that is beyond the Race Director's control i.e. hurricane, dangerously high heat index >105, or a state of emergency is declared by municipal authorities the race will be cancelled. If a race is cancelled due to an act of God it will not be postponed and no refunds will be given.
Switching races
If you register for one race you may switch to another. If you switch to a more expensive race you must pay the difference in entry fees. If you switch to a less expensive race no refund will be given.
Minimum Age Requirements
Based on RRCA recommendations our minimum age is 13* for the Shipyard Maine Coast Half Marathon and 18* for the Shipyard Maine Coast Marathon and Maine Coast 39.3 Challenge.
*Age on race day.
Time Limit
While we would like to include everyone in our races and we realize that sometimes even the best training plans can "go south" on race day, we have to set time limits on the races. We have contracts with police and we have gracious and dedicated volunteers. We need to adhere to the schedules that we provide them. As they leave the course, it will no longer be safe for you to be on the course. For that reason, you need to complete the Half Marathon and Bosom Buddy Relay in 3 hours, 15 minutes and the Marathon in 6 hours, 30 minutes. If you are still on either course at this point, we will give you a ride to the finish, for your safety. For the same safety reasons, we will also no longer offer an early start.
Beneficiary
The Shipyard Maine Coast Half Marathon and Bosom Buddy Relay will benefit Southern Maine Health Care's (SMHC) Center for Breast Care.
We encourage runners in all of the events to donate to SMHC's Center for Breast Care and/or start a fund raising page.
Race Start Times
The Shipyard Maine Coast Half Marathon and Bosom Buddy Relay will start at 8:00 AM on Saturday, May 9th on the Biddeford Campus of the University of New England. This race starts and finishes at UNE. We will bus all relay team members to and from the exchange point on Mile Stretch Road.
The Shipyard Maine Coast Marathon will start at 7:30 AM on Sunday, May 10th at Kennebunk High School. This race is a point-to-point race. Marathoners must either purchase a shuttle bus ticket to the start or have someone that can drop them off at the start. We can't have any cars parked at the High School after 8:30.
I acknowledge that distance running is an extreme test of a person's physical and mental limits and carries with it the potential for death, serious injury, and property loss. I HEREBY ASSUME THE RISKS OF PARTICIPATING IN THIS EVENT(S). I certify that I am physically fit, have sufficiently trained for participation in this event(s), and have not been advised against participation by a qualified health professional. I acknowledge that my statements on this AWRL are being accepted by GiddyUp Productions LLC, The University of New England, Southern Maine Health Care, the Town of Kennebunk, Maine, the Town of Kennebunkport, Maine, the City of Biddeford, Maine and all race sponsors, vendors, volunteers, organizers and administrators in consideration for permitting me to participate in this event. In consideration for allowing me to participate in this event, I hereby take the following action for myself, my executors, administrators, heirs next of kin, successors and assigns, or anyone else who might claim or sue on my behalf, and I expressly acknowledge that it is my intent to take these actions: (a) I AGREE to abide by the Competitive Rules adopted by this event; (b) I AGREE to abide by any decisions of race officials relative to my ability to safely complete the run; (c) I WAIVE, RELEASE, AND FOREVER DISCHARGE from any and all claims, losses (economic and non-economic), or liabilities, for death, personal injury, partial or permanent disability, property damage, medical or hospital bills, theft, or damages of any kind, which may in the future arise out of, result from, or relate to my participation in or my traveling to or from this event, or cancellation of the event for any reason THE FOLLOWING PERSONS OR ENTITIES: GIDDYUP PRODUCTIONS, LLC, ROAD RUNNERS CLUB OF AMERICA, THE TOWN OF KENNEBUNK, MAINE, THE TOWN OF KENNEBUNKPORT, MAINE, THE CITY OF BIDDEFORD, MAINE AND ALL EVENT SPONSORS, VENDORS, VOLUNTEERS, ORGANIZERS AND ADMINISTRATORS, AND THE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES AND AGENTS OF ANY OF THE ABOVE, EVEN IF SUCH CLAIMS, LOSSES, OR LIABILITIES ARE CAUSED BY THE NEGLIENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF THE PERSONS OR ENTITY I AM HEREBY RELEASING; (d) I ACKNOWLEDGE that there may be vehicular traffic, bicyles, dogs, or persons on the course route, and I ASSUME THE RISK OF RUNNING OR PARTICIPATING IN THIS EVENT under these circumstances; (e) I ASSUME ANY AND ALL OTHER RISKS associated with participating in this event including but not limited to falls, contact and/or effects with other participants or dogs, effects of the weather including high heat and/or humidity, extreme cold, precipitation, lightning, high winds, defective equipment, the condition of the roads and sidewalks, eating food or drinks provided at aid stations or the finish line area, and any hazard that may be posed by spectators or volunteers, all such risks being known and appreciated by me; and I further acknowledge that these risks include risks that may be the result of the negligence of persons or entities mentioned above in subparagraph (c) or of other persons or entities. I FURTHER COVENANT AND AGREE NOT TO SUE any of the persons or entities mentioned above in subparagraph (c) for any of the claims, losses, or liabilities that I have waived, released, or discharged herein; and I INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS the persons or entities mentioned above in subparagraph (c) from any and all expenses iincurred, claims made, or liabilities assessed against them, including but not limited to attorneys fees and litigation expenses, arising out of or resulting from, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, (i) my actions or inactions; (ii) my breach or failure to abide by any part of this AWRL including but not limited to my covenant not to sue; (iii) my breach or failure to abide by any of the Competitive Rules; (iv) my failure to abide by any decision of a race official; or (v) any other harm caused by me. I FURTHER GRANT FULL PERMISSION to any and all of the above parties mentioned above in sub paragraph (c) to use all registration information and/or likeness relating to my participation in this event, as well as use of any photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, website images, recordings or any other record of this event, and I WAIVE all rights to any future compensation to which I may otherwise be entitled as a result of the use of my name, contact information, image, or likeness. I HEREBY AFFIRM THAT I AM EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, I HAVE READ THIS DOCUMENT, AND I UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENT. For persons under 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must sign the AWRL and complete the following section. The undersigned parent and natural guardian of minor named in this registration form hereby acknowledges that he/she has executed the foregoing AWRL for and on behalf of the minor named herein. As the natural or legal guardian of such minor, I hereby bind myself, the minor, and our executors administration, heirs, next of kin, successors, and assigns to the terms of the foregoing AWRL. I represent that I have the legal capacity and authority to act for and on behalf of the minor named herein, and I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the persons or entities mentioned in the foregoing AWRL for any expenses incurred, claims made, or liabilities assessed against them, as a result of any insufficiency of my legal capacity or authority to act for and on behalf of the minor in the execution of the foregoing AWRL or in the execution of this consent and authorization for medical treatment. I hereby authorize any licensed physician, emergency medical technician, hospital or other medical or health care facility (Medical Provider) to treat the minor named herein for the purpose of attempting to treat or relieve any injuries received by said minor arising out of or relating to this event. I authorize any such Medical Provider to perform all procedures deemed medically advisable by the Medical Provider in attempting to treat or relieve any such injuries and any related conditions of said minor that may be encountered during the course of attempting to treat or relieve such injuries. I consent to the administration of anesthesia as deemed advisable during the course of such treatment. I realize and appreciate that there is a possibility of complications and unforeseen consequences in any medical treatment, and I assume any such risk for and on behalf of said minor and myself. I acknowledge that no warranty is being made as to the results of any medical treatment. SecureFee™ Registration Cancellation Insurance is offered in most states. If purchased, your registration may be covered for one of the covered reasons stated in the policy.
