Race Day Registration
Pre-Race Registration is at the Gorges Road Fire Station on Saturday 18 May 2013 7AM - 10AM. Race Day registration is from 7:30 - 8:30am.
Pancake Breakfast Saturday 18 May 2013
7-10 am on Saturday. New race registrations and packet pick up is available during this time. Breakfast is $7, under 10 free.
Directions
Map link HERE.
The new Kittery Fire Station is located on Gorges Road, off the Route 1 Bypass. Address is 3 Gorges Road, Kittery, ME 03904.
FROM THE SOUTH:
- Take Interstate 95 South to Exit 2 in Kittery
- Turn right at the top of the exit ramp
- Route 1 Bypass is the first right (do not go under bridge)
- Gorges Road is the first right at the first stoplight
- The new Kittery Fire Station is immediately on your left
FROM THE NORTH:
- Take Interstate 95 North to Exit 2 in Kittery
- Turn right at the top of the exit ramp
- Route 1 Bypass is the first right (do not go under bridge)
- Gorges Road is the first right at the first stoplight
- The new Kittery Fire Station is immediately on your left.
Race Day Information
Packet pick up. You can register and pick up packets Saturday 18 May from 7am to 10am (during Pancake Breakfast) or the Day of the Race Sunday 19 May 7:30-8:30am. The registration table will close exactly at 8:30am on Sunday. As race day will be very busy, it is strongly recommended to collect packets on Saturday at the Pancake Breakfast if possible. Runners and walkers start promptly at 9:00am.
T-shirts. The first 200 registrants will receive a T-shirt as well.
Raffle. There will be a raffle for multiple items including gift certificates to sports stores and local restaurants. Tickets may be purchased during packet pick up times. You do not need to be present to win.
Kid’s Run. Kids Run will start at 10am on Sunday at the Fire Station. Age groups are 5 years and under, 6-8 years, and 9-12 years. Firefighter outfits welcome! Children do not need to sign up until the above registration times. Children under age 12 may walk the 5K also for no charge and do not need to register. Strollers are welcome.
Awards. There will be gift certificate awards for age categories by gender after the race. Award categories are ages 0-14 years, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 and over. There will also be award for fastest firefighter and fastest stroller.
Raffle. 1 entry free with each registration.
Water. There will be a water station at the halfway mark and at the finish line.
First Aid. American Medical Response will be available for emergencies. Please hydrate well before, during, and after the event.
Restrooms. There are restrooms at the fire station. There will also be portable toilets at the start/finish line.
Refreshments. There will be an assortment of refreshments at the Fire Station after the race for race participants.
Parking. You can park at the Ramada Inn or Kittery Eye on Gorges Road across from the Fire Station. The start line is one block from the fire station.
Course. This is a fun, mildly challenging 5K (3.1 mile course) with some hills. Current course map is HERE.
For more information please also contact the Race Director at kittery5k@hotmail.com.
Post-Race Raffle!
Portable fish finders (Jackson's, $100 value) (2)
Jackson's: $50 gift certificates (4)
Kittery Trading Post gift card: $50 (6)
Irving gift card: $50 (4)
Warren’s Lobster House $25 Gift Certificate (1)
Loco Coco $30 Gift Certificate (1)
Kiya Hair Salon free haircut (1)
Stella and Dot Jewelry $25 gift certificate (2)
Starbucks gift basket (1)
Black Helmet Gift package (shirt, hat, decals) (2)
Capture the Memories photography session and photos ($165
value)
The Gardener's Vine: $450 certificate for yardwork
Portsmouth Spa $50 Gift Certificate (8)
The Music Hall movie vouchers (2)
Water Country - day passes (2 - $38 value each)
Bob's Clam Hut $25 Gift Certificate (1)
Hillside Gardens $25 gift certificates (4)
Scentsy gift package (Scentsy warmer, wax, a Velata fondue warmer and Belgian Chocolate)
(1)
Green Alliance 1 year membership (3)
Life is Good/Good Vibes $25 Gift Certificate (1)
Drawing held after race. You do not have to be present to win. One free entry with each race registration. Additional entries may be purchased for $1 each.
