Spring is late, but we are finally running outside again!
Spring is late, but we are finally running outside again! The 15th Annual Save Our Swinging Bridge 5K run & 2K Family Walk is scheduled for Sunday, April 15th at 10 a.m. and we are looking forward to another beautiful morning run/walk.
For runners, the 5K race course is a challenging USAFT-sanctioned and certified 5K (3.1 mile) beginning in Topsham's Lower Village, immediately crossing into Brunswick's downtown, turning onto Mill Street running along the Androscoggin River, and then crossing the river at the historic Swinging Bridge. Once across the bridge runners traverse hills through the Topsham Heights Neighborhood and then back onto Summer Street to return to Topsham's Lower Village and the finish line (and food!).
For runners, the 5K race course is a challenging USAFT-sanctioned and certified 5K (3.1 mile) beginning in Topsham's Lower Village, immediately crossing into Brunswick's downtown, turning onto Mill Street running along the Androscoggin River, and then crossing the river at the historic Swinging Bridge. Once across the bridge runners traverse hills through the Topsham Heights Neighborhood and then back onto Summer Street to return to Topsham's Lower Village and the finish line (and food!).
Sponsors of the 5K this year are: The Times Record (media sponsor), Bar Harbor Bank & Trust (banner sponsor), Mid Coast Hospital (2K Family Walk sponsor), WGME Radio 9 (radio sponsor), AAA (registration sponsor), Shaw’s Supermarket (refreshment sponsor), Priority Real Estate Group LLC, Crooker Construction and Welltree Tree Care Specialists are also major sponsors. Organizational sponsorship provided this and each year comes from the towns of Brunswick and Topsham.
The early registration fees are $20 for adults and $15 for youths aged 17 and under. Proceeds go directly to the maintenance fund for the bridge. Past events helped restore the 126-year old Roebling-built bridge. Donations and continued support ensure the maintenance of the bridge far into the future.
Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers three deep men and women overall. Each will receive awards—gift baskets containing merchandise and gift certificates from local businesses. First-place finishers within each age group for men and women will be awarded restaurant gift certificates. Placement certificates will be awarded to male and female finishers three deep to each age group category. Unclaimed prizes will be raffled off raceday. |
Registration is $25 for adults and $20 for youths after April 7th. Register online at www.saveourbridge.org/ annual-5k--2k.html or at the Recreation Departments in Brunswick and Topsham. Participants are asked to gather in front Bar Harbor Bank and Trust (Priority Business Center), 2 Main Street, Topsham, no later than 9:30 a.m. on raceday. |
For more information:
Save Our Swinging Bridge.Org 5K & 2K Family Walk
Nancy E Randolph, Event Coordinator
2 Main Street Ste 707, Topsham ME 04086
Phone: 207-837-6188 Fax: 207-729-4600 Cell 207-837-0558
Save Our Swinging Bridge.Org 5K & 2K Family Walk
Nancy E Randolph, Event Coordinator
2 Main Street Ste 707, Topsham ME 04086
Phone: 207-837-6188 Fax: 207-729-4600 Cell 207-837-0558