Kick Out Mesothelioma 5-Miler In Memory of John W. Griffin
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Event details
The event in Portland, ME includes a 5-mile road race and a 2.5-mile walk on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Distances:
- 5 miles
- 2.5 miles
Packet pickup is at Fleet Feet Maine Running, 309 Marginal Way, Portland. The 5-mile course starts at Cutter St and the Eastern Promenade and finishes at Sewage Treatment Plant Rd and Marginal Way. The walk starts and finishes at the Sewage Treatment Plant Rd Bayside Trail entrance. The 5-mile race is point-to-point; the start is about 1.3 miles from Fleet Feet and the finish is about 0.3 miles from Fleet Feet. Maps will be provided.
Competition, fees, and logistics
The race donates to mesothelioma research and is held in memory of a local pipefitter, Navy veteran, and city councilor who died in 2003 after a short illness that included mesothelioma. Registration fees follow a tiered schedule: $24 through June 30, $28 through September 1, $32 thereafter, and $37 on race day. Shirts are guaranteed for registrations through October 10, subject to availability. Course records listed for 2022 are 27:13 for the male course record and 29:50 for the female course record. Age-group awards and team awards are offered; cash prizes are listed for top overall male and female. Race day registration and packet pickup are available at Fleet Feet. A post-race party is planned at Fore Play Sports Pub, 436 Fore St, Portland. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.