Save Your Breath 5K
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About the Event
The Save Your Breath 5K is a running and walking event held on October 18, 2026, at the Kennebec Valley YMCA in Augusta, Maine. It serves as a fundraiser for Free ME from Lung Cancer, supporting its mission of research, patient access to early detection scans, radon abatement systems, transportation, and patient support.
Event Distances
The event features several participation options:
- 5K Run Timed Run
- Walk
- Virtual 5k
- Virtual Walk
- Student 5k Timed Run
- Timed Walkers
- Silent Auction
Course and Details
The course is described as a "fast and relatively flat out and back 5k" on a rail trail between the YMCA and Hallowell. The event includes music at the start and finish lines. All participants receive a finisher's medal, and an award ceremony is held at the YMCA after the event.
Registered participants can receive an event t-shirt if they register by September 18, 2026. Discounts are available for members of running clubs, seniors, veterans, and students. Fundraisers who raise $150 or more are eligible for free registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
