Not Your Ordinary 5k: Exciting Race Happening in Augusta Sunday, Augusta May 15
Love Maine’s outdoors? Ready for some friendly competition? Here’s the event for you: Not Your Ordinary 5k is an exciting race happening Sunday, May 15. Held at Augusta’s Capitol Park and along the Kennebec River Rail Trail to benefit the Natural Resources Council of Maine, registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and run at 9:00 a.m.
The day will be an adventure, including challenges to push your mind and body in a race against the clock, while testing your nature knowledge, wilderness skills, and problem-solving abilities. If you can walk or jog for 3.1 miles, you can do this fun event, making it suitable for adults and children of all ages. So far, this year’s registrants range in age from 3 to 60! Last year’s challenge stations included smoke signals, weaving, and nature trivia.
For more information and to register, visit nrcm.kintera.org/notyourordinary5k.
"We like all of the challenges,” said Barbara Maxfield of Durham, who participated last year. “We are looking forward to seeing what the race throws at us this year, but if you can bring one challenge back...my vote is fire. Talk about a skill that I might be able to apply somewhere, someday."
All team and individual registrants receive an organic tee shirt and members of the first team across the finish line will each earn $25 gift cards towards running shoes at Lamey Wellehan. NRCM mugs and organic tote bags stuffed with books by Maine authors also go to those who reach fundraising goals.
All funds raised go directly to NRCM’s work safeguarding Maine’s air, water, wildlife, and forests. “What a fun way to enjoy Maine’s beautiful outdoors while helping to protect our environment,” said event director, Stacie Haines. “It’s fun for teams of all ages and abilities. The challenge stations break up the run/walk for novice 5k participants while more competitive runners can fly through the course in a race against the clock. Some of the stations may be challenging, some may share new wilderness information, and all of it will leave participants smiling. I hope to see you there!”
This event is made possible by the generous business sponsorship of Atlee Gleaton EyeCare, The Breathable Home, Cribstone Capital Management, Dirigo Capital Advors LLC, Kennebec Savings Bank, The Milkhouse, Lamey Wellehan, Tilbury House Publishers, SunriseGuide, Lakers Timing and Meet Management, and Maine Primitive Skills School.
For more information and to register, visit nrcm.kintera.org/notyourordinary5k, or contact Stacie@nrcm.org, 207.430.0127.
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