Strides For Hope

Saturday, June 21, 2025 Past event

9:00 AM EDT

Rockland, Maine

$25.00–$35.00 · 3 races

Event summary

Join us for the inaugural Strides For Hope event on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Wasgatt Field in Rockland, Maine! This uplifting occasion aims to raise money for vital women's cancer research, focusing on breast and gynecologic cancers. The day kicks off with an exciting 5k race starting at 9 a.m., inviting participants of all fitness levels to run or walk for a cause that impacts so many lives.

In addition to the race, attendees can enjoy a vibrant vendor fair, delicious local food trucks, a health fair, and entertainment throughout the day. Don't miss the chance to engage in some friendly competition with a corn hole tournament! Strides For Hope not only supports the Maine Cancer Foundation's TRI For a Cure and the Turning the Tide Ovarian Cancer Retreat scholarship fund, but it also fosters a sense of community and hope. Whether you’re looking to volunteer, become a sponsor, or participate as a vendor, your involvement will make a difference in the fight against cancer! Join us in making this event a memorable celebration of strength and resilience.

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Races

5k Run/Walk

Incl. T-Shirt

Particpant will walk 1 mile every hour on the hour. (i.e. 7 a.m. walk one mile, 8 a.m. walk one mile)

9:00 AM EDT

$35.00

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Vendor Fair Space

We invite Vendors to set up a tent to sell their craft, product or other items. $35 entry fee + a raffle / auction item.

9:00 AM EDT

$35.00

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Cornhole Tournament

There will be a cornhole tournament with cash payout. Register by 11 a.m. Hosted by 207 Bagwoodz Baggers. $25 pp. Can register by 2-man team or individual.

11:00 AM EDT

$25.00

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Organiser's description

Strides For Hope is an event to raise money for womens cancer research (breast cancer and gynecologic cancers). Taking place on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Wasgatt Field in Rockland, Maine starting with a 5k race at 9 a.m.

The two beneficiaries for the event are Maine Cancer Foundations TRI For a Cure (triforacure.org http://triforacure.org) and the Turning the Tide Ovarian Cancer Retreat scholarship fund ( https://www.turningthetideovariancancerretreats.org/ ).

Other events happening on this day are a vendor fair, local food trucks, a health fair, entertainment and a corn hole tournament.

The Strides for Hope Planning Committee is seeking volunteers to help plan this inaugural event as well as help the day of the event.

Sponsors are also needed for the event as well as vendors for the craft fair and health fairs.

If you would like to help in any capacity, be sponsor, or attend as a vendor, please contact Trina Johnson at 207-975-0165, [email protected].