Save Your Breath 5K

  • Date Sun 19th October 2025
  • Location Augusta, Maine
  • Price Free - $40.00
  • Races 6 races
  • Distances 5km

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Event summary

Join us for the exhilarating Save Your Breath 5K on Sunday, October 19, 2025, in beautiful Augusta, Kennebec! This spirited event combines a live chip-timed race with a virtual option, making it accessible for everyone. Whether you choose to run in person or from your own preferred location, youโ€™ll be supporting a vital causeโ€”Free ME from Lung Cancer. Participants can look forward to an uplifting atmosphere with music at the start and finish line, plus a fantastic award ceremony at the YMCA following the race. All finishers will receive a medal, and be sure to register by September 19 to snag an exclusive event t-shirt!

This year, weโ€™re thrilled to announce the addition of a children's fun run and a returning silent auction packed with exciting itemsโ€”perfect for getting a head start on your holiday shopping! With various discounts available for seniors, club members, and those opting out of the event t-shirt, thereโ€™s something for everyone. Donโ€™t miss this opportunity to contribute to crucial lung cancer research and patient support while enjoying a day of community and camaraderie. Mark your calendars for October 19th and prepare for an unforgettable experience!

Organiser's Description

We are proceeding with a live event again for 2025. We have retained a virtual run for those who would rather run their race their way or cannot travel to Augusta to participate in the live chip timed event by Brian Berkemeyer. Brian told me that he plans to have music at the start/finish line this year.

The award ceremony has been moved back to the YMCA and will be held once all participants have returned to the gym. All winners must be present to receive their award. All participants will receive a finishers medal.

EVENT TEE SHIRTS WILL BE ORDERED ON SEPTEMBER 19TH. ANY REGISTRATIONS AFTER THAT DATE WILL NOT RECEIVE AND EVENT TEE SHIRT.

This event is a fundraiser to help support Free ME from Lung Cancer's mission ~ research, help uninsured high risk patients get access to early detection via low dose CT scans, help single family low income homeowners get access to radon air abatement systems and patient support. It is also the only fundraiser we will have this year that supports our programs ~ research, early lung cancer screening, radon air abatement systems and patient support and care. Please consider making an extra donation when you register or set up a fundraising page so that your family, friends and coworkers can support your run.

The silent auction is returning with lots of great items to bid on. Come early and start your holiday shopping.

We have added a childrens fun run. The cost at registration is for a tee shirt. If you choose not to have a tee shirt we can provide you with a discount coupon.

WE HAVE A NUMBER OF DISCOUNTS WE ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE THIS YEAR WHICH ARE LISTED BELOW. IF YOU QUALIFY, PLEASE REACH OUT TO DEB AT [email protected] TO RECEIVE THE COUPON CODE. COUPON CODES CANNOT BE COMBINED.

* THOSE RAISING $100.000 OR MORE WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR A FREE REGISTRATION. YOU MUST SET UP A REGISTRATION PAGE AND RAISE THE MONEY BEFORE REGISTERING FOR THE EVENT. ONCE YOU HAVE RAISED $100.00 PLEASE REACH OUT TO DEB TO RECEIVE YOUR COUPON TO REGISTER FOR OUR EVENT.
* MEMBERS OF CENTRAL MAINE STRIDERS AND SUBATTUS RUNNING CLUB WILL RECEIVE A $10.00 DISCOUNT TOWARDS THEIR REGISTRATION. IF YOU ARE NOT A MEMBE OF A CLUB THAT IS NOT MENTIONED AND WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE WE WILL PROVIDE A COUPON FOR THE SAME DISCOUNT FOR YOUR RUNNING CLUB.
* WE ALSO HAVE A $10.00 OFF COUPON FOR THOSE WHO CHOOSE NOT TO RECEIVE AN EVENT TEE SHIRT BEFORE THE TEE SHIRT DEADLINE.
* NEW THIS YEAR ~ SENIORS CAN GET $10.00 OFF THEIR REGISTRATION. PLEASE REACH OUT TO DEB FOR THE COUPON.THIS IS THE ONLY EVENT WE WILL BE HOLDING TO SUPPORT OUR FOUNDAITON'S PROGRAMS. ON-LINE DONATIONS ARE PROCESSED AT 4%. THIS SUPPORTS RUNSIGNUP PORTAL. FREE ME FROM LUNG CANCER WILL BE OBSORBING THE RACE PROCESSING FEES AGAIN THIS YEAR.

We are all looking forward to seeing you all down at the finish line on October 19th. Any questions please contact Deb Violette at 207-215-9035.

Races

  • 5K Run Timed Run

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sun 19th October 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $40.00

    This is a live run. However, should covid19 remain a problem the event will be converted to a virtual your race your place event.
  • Walk

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sun 19th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $40.00

    This is a live walk. However, should covid19 remain a problem the event will be converted to a virtual your race your place event.
  • Virtual 5k. Your Race. Your Place.

    Incl. T-Shirt

    $40.00

    This is a virtual run. Your race. Your place.
  • Virtual Walk. Your Walk. Your Place.

    Incl. T-Shirt

    $40.00

    This is a virtual walk. Your walk. Your place.
  • Student 5k Timed Run

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sun 19th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $20.00

    Students under 18 will receive a reduced registration fee. This is a live run. However, should covid19 remain a problem the event will be converted to a virtual your race your place event.
  • Childrens Fun Run

    Sun 19th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    Free

    This is a live run. However, should covid19 remain a problem the event will be converted to a virtual your race your place event.

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Location

Kennebec Valley YMCA, 31 Union Street, Augusta, 04330, ME, United States

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