Capacity Field Expected for Mother's Day 5K Road Race
Published on May 8, 2013 under Eastern League (EL1)
Portland Sea Dogs News Release
Portland, Maine- The Portland Sea Dogs in conjunction with the Maine Track Club and Intermed, will be hosting the 13th annual Mother's Day 5K Road Race on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 12th, 2013 at 9:15am. Proceeds from the event will benefit Maine breast cancer patients and research. There will also be a Kid's Run, presented by Maine Running, beginning at 8:30am that is free of charge.
The Portland Sea Dogs Mother's Day 5K is the largest 5K road race in the State of Maine. It is also the second largest road race in the state, only the Beach to Beacon is larger. A capped field of 3,000 runners is once again expected for this year's race. Last year's race featured a record 3,006 registered runners.
In the previous 12 years of the event, the Sea Dogs have been able to donate over $144,507.00 to support breast cancer research and patients in Maine including $23,000.00 from last year's race.
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.
Due to increased security at this year's event, all bags entering Hadlock Field will be inspected. The Sea Dogs highly recommend that people leave their bags at home or in the car. The Sea Dogs appreciate your patience and understanding.
Slugger and his Mom 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 2013 Season Tickets for the remainder of the 2013 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. A limited number of spots are still available. Registration is $19.00. The kid's race is free. If you would like to run in the 13th annual Sea Dogs' Mother's Day 5K you may register online at www.seadogs.com or at the Maine Running Company located on Marginal Way in Portland on Friday, May 10th from Noon to 6:00 PM or Saturday, May 11th 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, May 12th.
Father's Day 5K
The Sea Dogs will also host a Father's Day 5K on Sunday, June 16th at 9:15 AM, which will benefit Prostate Cancer Research. For additional information and to register, please contact the Portland Sea Dogs at 207-874-9300 or log on to www.seadogs.com or www.mainetrackclub.com.
Book your inning vacation! Tickets for all remaining 2013 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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