2024 Grahamtastic Connection 5K Run& Walk
- Date Sun 20th October 2024
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Springvale, Maine
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 2024 Grahamtastic Connection 5K Run & Walk on Sunday, October 20th, 2024, in the scenic Springvale, York! This exciting event marks 26 years of connecting kids with technology and support, providing a wonderful opportunity to make a difference while enjoying the stunning fall foliage. The day kicks off with bib pickup from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM, followed by a Kids Fun Run at 9:30 AM and a unique Robot Race at 9:45 AM, allowing children to participate virtually if they can't attend in person. The main 5K race starts at 10:00 AM, featuring a beautiful out-and-back course that winds through the picturesque Rail Trail of the Mousam Way.
After the race, celebrate with live music generously provided by Rob Butler, a free BBQ, and awards for outstanding participants, including the fastest male, female, and even a special prize for the fastest dog! With registration fees starting at just $10 for children and $20 for adults, it’s an event for all ages, including leashed dogs who are welcome to join the fun. Gather your friends, family, and community for a heartwarming day of fitness and
After the race, celebrate with live music generously provided by Rob Butler, a free BBQ, and awards for outstanding participants, including the fastest male, female, and even a special prize for the fastest dog! With registration fees starting at just $10 for children and $20 for adults, it’s an event for all ages, including leashed dogs who are welcome to join the fun. Gather your friends, family, and community for a heartwarming day of fitness and
Organiser's Description
CELEBRATING 26 YEARS OF CONNECTING KIDS!!!
RACE DAY:
Bib pickup 8:00-9:30 am
Kids Fun Run 9:30
Robot Race 9:45 (Children can race virtually via robot if they cannot attend in person.)
Race Start Time 10:00
LIVE MUSIC GENEROUSLY DONATED BY ROB BUTLER.
Free BBQ & Awards after the race.
ABOUT OUR NON-PROFIT: Our mission is to provide free technology to children with cancer and other serious illnesses to support their education, as well as their social and emotional well-being. Technology, including iPads, laptops, robots and Internet access, enables our children to continue their education during treatment while also remaining connected to family, friends and medical providers. Simply stated, we connect kids when their world is out of reach.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The 5K run/walk is an out and back course starting at Bradeen Street and ending at Nasson Community Center. (Nasson Gym) Course is partially on road but mostly on well groomed Rail Trail portion of the Mousam Way with turn around at Deering Pond.Run or walk with the beautiful fall foliage all around you.
REGISTRATION:
Adults (18+) $20 in advance, $25 day of race
Teens (13-17) $15
Children (6-12) $10
Children under 5 free when accompanying a paying adult.
Leashed dogs welcomed!
AWARDS: A special prize for fastest female, male and dog. Fastest dog prize generously donated by Waggerstown, Wells, ME.
Additionally, medals for first and second female & male runners in all age categories. Please consider gathering pledges.
Team that raises most pledges wins a pizza party. Free t-shirts to all $250+ donors.
FMI: email [email protected], call/text 207-432-1228
RACE DAY:
Bib pickup 8:00-9:30 am
Kids Fun Run 9:30
Robot Race 9:45 (Children can race virtually via robot if they cannot attend in person.)
Race Start Time 10:00
LIVE MUSIC GENEROUSLY DONATED BY ROB BUTLER.
Free BBQ & Awards after the race.
ABOUT OUR NON-PROFIT: Our mission is to provide free technology to children with cancer and other serious illnesses to support their education, as well as their social and emotional well-being. Technology, including iPads, laptops, robots and Internet access, enables our children to continue their education during treatment while also remaining connected to family, friends and medical providers. Simply stated, we connect kids when their world is out of reach.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The 5K run/walk is an out and back course starting at Bradeen Street and ending at Nasson Community Center. (Nasson Gym) Course is partially on road but mostly on well groomed Rail Trail portion of the Mousam Way with turn around at Deering Pond.Run or walk with the beautiful fall foliage all around you.
REGISTRATION:
Adults (18+) $20 in advance, $25 day of race
Teens (13-17) $15
Children (6-12) $10
Children under 5 free when accompanying a paying adult.
Leashed dogs welcomed!
AWARDS: A special prize for fastest female, male and dog. Fastest dog prize generously donated by Waggerstown, Wells, ME.
Additionally, medals for first and second female & male runners in all age categories. Please consider gathering pledges.
Team that raises most pledges wins a pizza party. Free t-shirts to all $250+ donors.
FMI: email [email protected], call/text 207-432-1228
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 20th October 2024 (10:00AM EDT)
$27.50
CLOSEDFree t-shirts will be given to all $250+ donors. The remaining t-shirts will be sold the day of the race. This is a dog friendly race. We ask that your pup runs with you on a leash and is non-aggressive with humans and other dogs.
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