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Kick Out Mesothelioma 5-Miler & 2.5 Mile Walk In Memory of John W. Griffin (1941-2003) logo

Kick Out Mesothelioma 5-Miler & 2.5 Mile Walk In Memory of John W. Griffin (1941-2003)

Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 10:00 AM EST

Location
Portland, ME
309 Marginal Way, 04101
Featured distance
5 Miles
Type
RUN

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Sunday November 8th           5-Miler Start 10AM                 2.5 Mile Walk Start ON ARRIVAL

Where*: Packet Pickup Marathon Sports 309 Marginal Way Portland, Maine

5-Miler Start at Cutter St & Eastern Promenade/Finish at Sewage Treatment Plant Rd & Marginal Way

Walk Start & Finish at Sewage Treatment Plant Rd Bayside Trail Entrance.

Race makes donations to: Mesothelioma Research. Race is in memory of John W. Griffin, a pipefitter, Navy veteran, & City Councilor who passed away in 2003 after a 1 month diagnosis of cancer including mesothelioma.

Cost: $26 Thru June 30th $29 Thru September 1st, $34 Thereafter, $39 Race Day

Shirts guaranteed through October 10th as available after

Cash Prizes Top Overall Male & Female.

Course Records: Male 27:13 Andrew Willingham 2022          Female 29:50 Paige Mills 2022

Awards age groups. Top Club, Corporate, and Open Teams (4 person minimum to score)

$39 Race Day Registration for both events. Race Day Registration/Packet Pickup 8:45-9:45AM @ Marathon Sports

Post-Race Party with Drink Specials at Fore Play Sports Pub 436 Fore St Portland, Maine

*This is a point-to-point 5-mile race for packet pickup and the after party. 5-Miler Start is 1.3 miles from Marathon Sports. Finish for both events is 0.3 miles from Fleet Feet Maine Running. Maps will be provided. Join the Facebook page for a ride/carpool forum between walkers and runners.

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