Eliot 5K Road Race

Congratulations to all 2008 Eliot 5K Runners. Despite the predicted rainy weather we had over 500 runners registered. For race results go to www.coolrunning.com. Also check out your race photo at www.northeast-photo.com. See you Saturday, September 26th 2009!

2008 Race Sponsors

Platinum
Kennebunk Savings Bank logo

Marshall Rental Center

JJ MacKay Rubbish Removal

York Hospital

 

 

Gold
Auto Wash
Blue Mermaid Island Grill
Blue Dolphin Screenprint
Bondgarden Farm
Chef's Cove Cafe
Etchex
H.C. Kingston, D.M.D
L.W. Morgridge & Sons
Natural Care Wellness Center
Ocean National Bank
Pawsitive Steps
Runner's Ally

 

Silver
Aggregate Recycling Company
Beach Pea Baking Company
Eliot Fire Department
D.F. Richard Energy, Inc.
Gallant Chiropractic Health Center
Infinate Imaging
Island Marine Service
Kennebec Equipment Rental
Loco Running
The Meat House
Piscataqua Landscaping
Portsmouth Hospital
Shipyard Brew Pub
Stoneyfield Farm


Bronze
Central Maine Power Ford Financial Services
Gateway Gas Service of Eliot Richardson Plumbing & Heating
Tobey Sheet Metal, Inc. Wentworth Douglass Hospital

2009 Race Details (Subject to Change)

DATE/TIME:  Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 8:30am.

START/FINISH:  Eliot Fire Station, State Road (Rte. 103), Eliot, Maine.

FEE:  $17.00 Pre-Registration (must be postmarked by September 21, 2009), Race day registration $20.00.  No Refunds.

PRE-REGISTRATION:  Pre-Register in person, Friday, September 25, 2009 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at the Eliot Fire Station. 

Pre-registered runners can pick-up their number/chip in person on Friday, September 25, 2009 from 6:00pm-8:00pm or Saturday, September 26, 2009 after 6:45am at the Eliot Fire Station.

RACE DAY REGISTRATION:  6:45am – 8:00am, Saturday, September 26, 2009 at the Eliot Fire Station

COURSE:  Fast 5K Loop, USATF Certified Course, ChampionChip® Timing. Race Map.

RACE FEATURES:  Walkers Welcome, Great Post-Race Food & Beverages supplied by area businesses, Raffle, Live Music, Granite State Race Services, Parking, Awards Ceremony.

Directions

Eliot, Maine is easy to find and a short drive from points in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine.  Eliot is one hour north of Boston and one hour south of Portland. 

Traveling Rte. 95 North:  Take Exit 1 in Maine (1/2 Mile after going over the Piscataqua River Bridge) onto (Dennett Road-Route 103-Eliot-Navy Yard exit). At the stop sign turn right. Follow this road (Dennett Road which turns to State Road in Eliot) straight for 2.5 miles to race area and parking.  Signs will be posted from Route 95 exit to race area and parking.  ARRIVE EARLY!

Traveling South on Rte. 95 in Maine:  After York Toll, take Exit 2 (Route 236-Kittery-South Berwick exit) to stop sign. Take a left onto Route 236 North. Follow Rte. 236 North for 2.4 miles to 4-way traffic light. At light take a left onto Beech Road for 1 mile to a stop sign. Take a right on State Road and go 600 yards to designated parking area on the right.  ARRIVE EARLY!

Please Arrive Early!
You must be parked in the parking area by 8:00am as the roads will then close to prepare for the race.  The road will re-open to allow cars to exit the parking area after the race.  The road will close again between 10:00am and 12:30pm for the Parade.