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Build my planSunday November 8th 5-Miler Start 10AM 2.5 Mile Walk Start ON ARRIVAL
Where*: Packet Pickup Marathon Sports 309 Marginal Way Portland, Maine
5-Miler Start at Cutter St & Eastern Promenade/Finish at Sewage Treatment Plant Rd & Marginal Way
Walk Start & Finish at Sewage Treatment Plant Rd Bayside Trail Entrance.
Race makes donations to: Mesothelioma Research. Race is in memory of John W. Griffin, a pipefitter, Navy veteran, & City Councilor who passed away in 2003 after a 1 month diagnosis of cancer including mesothelioma.
Cost: $26 Thru June 30th $29 Thru September 1st, $34 Thereafter, $39 Race Day
Shirts guaranteed through October 10th as available after
Cash Prizes Top Overall Male & Female.
Course Records: Male 27:13 Andrew Willingham 2022 Female 29:50 Paige Mills 2022
Awards age groups. Top Club, Corporate, and Open Teams (4 person minimum to score)
$39 Race Day Registration for both events. Race Day Registration/Packet Pickup 8:45-9:45AM @ Marathon Sports
Post-Race Party with Drink Specials at Fore Play Sports Pub 436 Fore St Portland, Maine
*This is a point-to-point 5-mile race for packet pickup and the after party. 5-Miler Start is 1.3 miles from Marathon Sports. Finish for both events is 0.3 miles from Fleet Feet Maine Running. Maps will be provided. Join the Facebook page for a ride/carpool forum between walkers and runners.
Registration opens
Dec 29, 2025
Tier 1 ends
Jun 29, 2026
Tier 2 ends
Sep 1, 2026
Tier 3 ends
Nov 7, 2026
Registration closes
Nov 8, 2026
Race day
Nov 8, 2026
Tier 4 ends
Nov 8, 2026
Current price
$34
Tier 3
Ends
Nov 7, 2026
Price progression
Registration openings and major changes, like a new date or a cancellation.
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Oct 31Biddeford, ME5K
15 mi from Kick Out Mesothelioma 5-Miler & 2.5 Mile Walk In Memory of John W. Griffin (1941-2003), 1 week before Kick Out Mesothelioma 5-Miler & 2.5 Mile Walk In Memory of John W. Griffin (1941-2003), registration open
Oct 11Old Orchard Beach, ME10K
11 mi from Kick Out Mesothelioma 5-Miler & 2.5 Mile Walk In Memory of John W. Griffin (1941-2003), 4 weeks before Kick Out Mesothelioma 5-Miler & 2.5 Mile Walk In Memory of John W. Griffin (1941-2003), registration open
Nov 14Wells, ME5K
28 mi from Kick Out Mesothelioma 5-Miler & 2.5 Mile Walk In Memory of John W. Griffin (1941-2003), 1 week after Kick Out Mesothelioma 5-Miler & 2.5 Mile Walk In Memory of John W. Griffin (1941-2003), registration open
Oct 18Falmouth, ME5K
5 mi from Kick Out Mesothelioma 5-Miler & 2.5 Mile Walk In Memory of John W. Griffin (1941-2003), 3 weeks before Kick Out Mesothelioma 5-Miler & 2.5 Mile Walk In Memory of John W. Griffin (1941-2003), registration open
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