Kick Out Mesothelioma 5-Miler In Memory of John W. Griffin
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Event overview
The Kick Out Mesothelioma event in Portland, Maine, includes a 5-mile race and a 2.5-mile walk. It takes place in November 2026 and donates proceeds to mesothelioma research. The event is held in memory of a local pipefitter, Navy veteran and city councilor who died in 2003 after a short illness that included mesothelioma.
Distances
- 5 miles
- 2.5 miles
Packet pickup is at Marathon Sports, 309 Marginal Way, Portland. The 5-mile race is a point-to-point course that starts at Cutter Street and the Eastern Promenade and finishes at Sewage Treatment Plant Road and Marginal Way. The walk starts and finishes at the Sewage Treatment Plant Road Bayside Trail entrance. Maps will be provided. The 5-mile start is about 1.3 miles from Marathon Sports and the finish is about 0.3 miles from Fleet Feet Maine Running.
Logistics and competition
Registration fees vary by date: $26 through June 30, $29 through September 1, $34 thereafter, and $39 on race day. Shirts are guaranteed for registrations through October 10, subject to availability. Cash prizes are offered for top overall male and female finishers. Course records are listed as 27:13 (male, 2022) and 29:50 (female, 2022). Age-group awards are given, and team awards are available for top club, corporate, and open teams with a four-person minimum to score. A post-race party with drink specials is scheduled at Fore Play Sports Pub, 436 Fore St, Portland. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
