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

Event Details

• Date: November 8, 2026
• Location: 309 Marginal Way, Portland, ME
• 5-Miler Start: 10:00 AM
• 2.5 Mile Walk Start: ON ARRIVAL

Packet Pickup

• Location: Marathon Sports
• Address: 309 Marginal Way, Portland, Maine
• 5-Miler Start: Cutter St & Eastern Promenade
• Finish Line: Sewage Treatment Plant Rd & Marginal Way

Walking Information

• Start & Finish: Sewage Treatment Plant Rd Bayside Trail Entrance

Charity Focus

• Benefits: Donations made to Mesothelioma Research
• In Memory of: John W. Griffin, a pipefitter, Navy veteran, & City Councilor
• John's Passing: 2003 after a one-month diagnosis of cancer including mesothelioma

Registration Costs

• $26: Through June 30th
• $29: Through September 1st
• $34: Thereafter
• $39: Race Day Registration

Race Perks

• Shirts: Guaranteed through October 10th, available after
• Cash Prizes: Top Overall Male & Female
• Course Records: Male 27:13 Andrew Willingham 2022, Female 29:50 Paige Mills 2022
• Awards: Given to age groups and top teams

Race Day Information

• Registration Time: 8:45-9:45 AM at Marathon Sports
• Race Day Cost: $39 for both events

Post-Race Activities

• Post-Race Party: Drink specials at Fore Play Sports Pub
• Location: 436 Fore St, Portland, Maine

Course Information

• Type: Point-to-point 5-mile race
• Packet Pickup & After Party: 5-Miler Start is 1.3 miles from Marathon Sports
• Finish Line: 0.3 miles from Fleet Feet Maine Running
• Maps: Will be provided

Additional Information

• Facebook: Join the Facebook page for ride/carpool forum between walkers and runners

More Information

For additional details, please visit the race page: Kick Out Mesothelioma 5-Miler & 2.5 Mile Walk.