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What: The STRIVE for 5 5K Road Race and Fun Run hosted by the STRIVE Business to Business Networking Group, a collection of business leaders from the Foden Road/Maine Mall district of South Portland (business leaders from surrounding communities also welcome). Foden Road Networking Group members are invested in supporting the local economy and residents through business-to-business fellowship, culminating in the annual STRIVE for 5 5K.

Proceeds benefit STRIVE, a nonprofit in the heart of the Foden Road district of South Portland. STRIVE engages and empowers 1,400+ young adults with developmental disabilities throughout Southern Maine through educational, social and employment training programs.

When:  Sunday, July 16th, 2023

Children’s Fun Run begins at 8am, 5K/Walk Begins at 8:30am

Rain or Shine

Where: STRIVE, 28 Foden Road, South Portland ME 04106

Entry Fee: $25 on or before 04/16. $30 on or before 07/14. $35 for participants signing up on 07/15 (packet pick-up) or 07/16 (day-of). 

     Participants 12 and under are free with an adult.          

     Every participant receives a shirt from STRIVE and free admittance to all elements of the block party.

*We are offering $10 OFF the registration fee to all STRIVE members, their families, and STRIVE Staff until 06/16/23. Contact Whitney at wwildes@pslstrive.org for your coupon code to use at checkout!* 

Packet Pickup: Information will be available closer to race date

Race Info: Children’s Fun Run will start at the STRIVE parking lot and go to the end of Foden Road (will be closed to traffic) before turning around to finish back at the parking lot. During the 5k, runners will line up and walkers will follow. The course runs from STRIVE on Foden Road through Texas Instruments’ Property onto Jet Port Plaza Road then circles back. Spectators can view the race on Foden Road & Jetport Road.  Map available: www.pslstrive.org/STRIVEforFive 

Parking: Please watch for signs & volunteers to direct you to parking on Foden Road.

Awards: Presented to top male & female per age group: 12 and Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. 

FMI: please contact STRIVE Program Director, Whitney Wildes at (207)774-6278 or wwildes@pslstrive.org