ABOUT THIS RACE:
Race Starting Location:
STRIVE, 28 Foden Road, South Portland, ME
The STRIVE for 5: Foden Road 5K is a Running race in South Portland, Maine consisting of a 5K/Walk and 0.1K Kids Run/Fun Run.
What: 5K Road Race, Fun Run & Neighborhood Block Party hosted by Foden Road Networking Group, a collection of business leaders from the Foden Road/Maine Mall district of South Portland (business leaders from surrounding communities also welcome). Foden Road Networking Group members are invested in supporting the local economy and residents through business-to-business fellowship, culminating in the annual 5k/Block Party.
Proceeds benefit STRIVE, a nonprofit in the heart of the Foden Road district of South Portland. STRIVE engages and empowers 1,000+ young adults with developmental disabilities throughout Southern Maine through educational, social and employment training programs.
When: Saturday, September 14th 2019
Childrenas Fun Run begins at 8am, 5K/Walk Begins at 8:30am
Block Party immediately follows the 5k/Walk
Rain or Shine
Where: STRIVE, 28 Foden Road, South Portland ME 04106
Entry Fee: $25 pp before 9/13. $30 for participants signing up on 9/13 (packet pick-up) or 9/14 (day-of).
Participants 12 and under are free with an adult.
Every participant receives a shirt from STRIVE and free admittance to all elements of the block party.
Packet Pickup: Friday, September 13th from 3pm-9pm or 7:00-7:45am on September 14th (Race Day)
STRIVE, 28 Foden Road, South Portland ME 04106
Race Info: Childrenas Fun Run will start at the STRIVE parking lot and go to the end of Foden Road (will be closed to traffic) before turning around to finish back at the parking lot. During the 5k, runners will line up and walkers will follow. The course runs from STRIVE on Foden Road through Texas Instrumentsa Property onto Jet Port Plaza Road then circles back. Spectators can view the race on Foden Road & Jetport Road. Map available: www.pslstrive.org/STRIVEforFive
Parking: Please watch for signs & volunteers to direct you to parking on Foden Road.
Awards: Presented to top male & female per age group: 12 and Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
Free Block Party: Please join the Foden Road Networking Group immediately following the race at the Block Party right at STRIVE! This is a family friendly event featuring music, kidsa activities, food and more!
2 Ways To Register: Register online at www.pslstrive.org/STRIVEforFive OR Register offline by submitting a registration form with payment to STRIVE, 28 Foden Road, South Portland, ME 04106. Registration forms can be found on our website or at STRIVE.
FMI: please contact the STRIVE Program Manager, Whitney Wildes at (207)774-6278 or wwildes@pslstrive.org
Virtual Option: For supporters who can't join us in person- Complete your 5k run/walk anywhere at any time between September 1st through September 14th. Please register before 8/31 to receive your t-shirt & medal in the mail (included in registration). Celebrate your race/walk with us on social media, and we'll share your success with our followers!