The 17TH ANNUAL WESTPORT ISLAND SHORE RUN 10K ROAD RACE will take place on SUNDAY, AUGUST 21, 2022, on bridge-accessible Westport Island, Maine.  Registration opened May 24, 2022.  There will be a 10K race and a 3.5 mile "fun walk."  The 10K race begins at 9:00a.m.; the Fun Walk" begins at 8:30 a.m.

This exciting race takes place on a beautiful USATF-certified course that winds through scenic pine and fir tree forests and over two bridges spanning inlets to Heal Cove and Montsweag Bay.  The race, sanctioned by USATF, benefits the Westport Island Volunteer Fire Department, whose members will direct traffic and provide logistical support at the race.  Over the past sixteen years, the race has generated over $27,000 in proceeds for the volunteer firefighters. 

Official course computer timing will be by 5K Sports Management for the 17th year!  Water stations and distance markers will be on the course.  Post-race refreshments, award ceremony and raffle prize giveaway will take place just outside the Old Town Hall.  Gift cards will be awarded for new course records!

Our wonderful sponsors this year include:  Maine Yankee; Sheepscot River Marine Service; Form Labs;  Ames True Value Hardware; Key Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Newcastle; Crossroads Coffee Beans; Bath Savings Bank; Sulloway & Hollis PLLC; and the Westport Community Association.

Please note that there are no refunds if the race is cancelled as a result of extreeme weather or governmental edict.  Every effort, however, will be made to reschedule the race under such circumstances.  

REGISTRATION

On-line Pre-Registration - Open Now:

*10K Road Race: $25.00 (includes post-race refreshments)

*Fun Walk: $20.00 (includes post-race refreshments)

You can register on-line for the 10K race or the Fun Walk up until August 19, 2021, by 5:00 pm, by clicking on the RACE REGISTRATION tab in the Menu or at the bottom of this page.  You can also register directly on ACTIVE.COM. 

Please be sure to indicate on your registration whether you will be running the 10K race, or doing the Fun Walk.  NOTE:  T-Shirts only guaranteed if registration is completed by August 4, 2022, by 5:00 pm.

Race Day Registration:

*10K Road Race: $30.00 (includes post-race refreshments)

*Fun Walk: $25.00 (includes post-race refreshments)

You can register in person the day of the race just inside the Westport Island Old Town Hall, beginning at 7:30 a.m. PLEASE NOTE: ONLY CASH AND CHECKS ACCEPTED FOR RACE DAY REGISTRATION.

RACE DAY 

Picking Up Your Bib Numbers:

The Fun Walk participants must be checked in no later than 8:15 a.m. The 10K Road Race runners must be checked in by no later than 8:30 a.m.  Bibs can be picked up outside the Westport Island Old Town Hall beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Race Day. 

The Fun Walk begins promptly at 8:30 a.m.  The 10K race will start promptly at 9:00 a.m. 

DIRECTIONS TO THE RACE

The race course begins at the historic Westport Island Old Town Hall, which is on Route 144, also known as "Main Road," which is approximately 9 miles south of the exit for "Westport" off Route 1.  For users of MapQuest, Google Maps, or users of in-car navigation units, to get driving directions to the Old Town Hall, use the address: "1181 Main Road, Westport Island, Maine 04578." This will take you to the Squire Tarbox Inn, which is just north of the Old Town Hall on the Main Road.

CONTACT US

Contact the Race Director at rob@westportisland.org.

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