Record Field Expected for Father's Day 5K Road Race
June 15, 2011 - Eastern League (EL1)
Portland Sea Dogs News Release
Portland, Maine- The Portland Sea Dogs in conjunction with the Maine Track Club and Maine Medical Partners Urology, will be hosting the fourth annual Father's Day 5K Road Race on Father's Day, Sunday, June 19th, 2011 at 9:15 AM. Proceeds from the event will benefit Maine Coalition to Fight Prostate Cancer. There will also be a Kid's Run, presented by Maine Running, beginning at 8:30 AM that is free of charge.
A record field of 1,500+ runners is expected for the race, making it one of the largest 5K road races in the state. The Sea Dogs' Mother's Day 5K which draws 3,000 runners is the state's largest 5K.
The Sea Dogs are in need of several volunteers for the race. If interested please log on to www.seadogs.com for more information or contact the Sea Dogs Office at 207-874-9300.
Slugger and his Dad lead the way on the flat 5K course which begins in front of the Portland Expo building, travels down Congress Street, turning down Stevens Avenue, and making a right onto Brighton Avenue back down Deering Avenue into Fitzpatrick Stadium. The race culminates with a unique finish inside Hadlock Field in front of the third base dugout. The course is USAT&F certified and is part of the USAT&F Sanctioned Grand Prix series.
The top overall male and female finishers will receive a trophy, a pair of 2011 Season Tickets for the remainder of the 2011 Sea Dogs season, and throw out the ceremonial first-pitch prior to a future Sea Dogs game. The top three male and female finishers in each age group will also be presented with awards. All participants of the race will receive a complimentary ticket to attend a future Sea Dogs game.
The race is open to the public. Walkers and wheelchair racers are welcome as well. Registration is $19.00. The kid's race is free. Limited spots are still available, if you would like to run in the fourth annual Sea Dogs' Father's Day 5K you may register online at www.seadogs.com or at the Maine Running Company located at 563 Forest Avenue in Portland on Friday, June 17th from Noon to 6:00 PM or Saturday, June 18th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Additionally, if spots remain, runners may register the day of the race at Hadlock Field from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Runners who have already registered may also pick-up their packets at the Maine Running Company during the same hours as above.
Road Closures:
Park Avenue from Weymouth Street to Saint John Street will be closed to traffic from 8:50 AM to 9:15 AM on Sunday, June 19th.
Tickets for all remaining 2011 Sea Dogs home games are available. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Sea Dogs Ticket Office at 207-879-9500 or online at www.seadogs.com.
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