Road Races can be a great way to get the whole family moving…we encourage runners and walkers alike to join us for one or all of our scheduled races this season.  Each race offers its own unique flair, there’s a course for everyone!  For more information or to register for any of the races in this series please select the race and click on the Road Race links.

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EIGHTH ANNUAL JOSHUA PLAISTED BOOK OF DREAMS 5K ROADRACE

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JOSHUA'S BOOK OF DREAMS RACE REGISTRATION FORM

5K Road Race

This is a 5K race through scenic York Village and York Harbor. Race begins at the Village Elementary School.  “Joshua’s Book of Dreams” is a program that benefits children whose families do not have the resources to obtain books.  You are invited to bring a new or gently used book for the book box.  As with all of our races, mile markers, splits, water, police traffic control, ambulance and professional timing will be offered.  T-shirts to the first 100 overall entrants.

CHECK IN AND REGISTRATION OPENS AT 9:00 AM ON RACE DAY.

THIRD ANNUAL DRAGON SLAYER 6K ROAD RACE

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DRAGON SLAYER ROADRACE REGISTRATION FORM

This 6K is a beautiful run to begin at York High School and makes its way along the beach and past the scenic Nubble Lighthouse ending at Shorts Sands Beach.  Transportation will be provided, at the end of the race, from Shorts Sands Park back to York High School.  All race proceeds will go to the American Liver Foundation to help fund research for a cure for Hepatitis C.  T-shirts to the first 150 entrants. For more information visit www.dragonslayer6k.org. 2008 Grand Prize! Overall winner receives full air fare and entry to Disney Marathon in January ‘09.

CHECK IN AND REGISTRATION OPENS AT 8:00 AM ON RACE DAY.

YORK HOSPITAL 5K AND CROSS COUNTRY RACE

ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SENT TO YORK HOSPITAL:

YORK HOSPITAL, 15 HOSPITAL DRIVE, YORK, ME 03909 351-2228 OR 351-2385

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YORK HOSPITAL ROAD RACE REGISTRATION FORM

Scenic 3 mile race through York Village and York Harbor. Prizes awarded to division winners. Race includes water, mile markers, professional timing, police and ambulance. Proceeds benefit York Hospital.

TWENTY-NINTH ANNUAL 4 ON THE FOURTH

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4 ON THE FOURTH REGISTRATION FORM

Sponsored by the York Rotary Club, the USATF certified four-mile course has become one of the most popular races in the seacoast area.  The scenic York beaches are surely an attraction along with free T-shirts to the first 400 overall entrants.  The 4th of July is traditionally a family day and the “4 on the Fourth” road race offers a festive family atmosphere to running families and spectators.  Refreshments will be available following the race.  Check-in and registration will open at the starting line at 6:00 a.m. at the York High School, Long Sands Road.  The gun will fire at 8:00 am.  There will be a $100 cash prize awarded to each of the overall male and female winners.  A one mile Fun Run will immediately follow this run.

CHECK IN AND REGISTRATION OPENS AT 6:00 AM ON RACE DAY

TWENTY-FIFTH ANNUAL AMIDON FAMILY DENTISTRY YORK DAYS ROAD RACE

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YORK DAYS ROAD RACE REGISTRATION FORM

The Parks and Recreation Department will once again sponsor this 5K York Days Road Race to beginat York High School, Long Sands Road, York, ME.  The race offers mile markers, water, splits, professional timing, prizes, raffles, police and ambulance.  Free T-shirts will be given to the first 200 overall registrants.  This race will be immediately followed by a one-mile fun run.  Kick off the weeklong York Days celebration with this scenic race. Proceeds from this race benefit York Parks and Recreation Department Youth Programs.

CHECK IN AND REGISTRATION OPENS AT 7:00 AM ON RACE DAY

 

ELEVENTH ANNUAL TURKEY TROT

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TURKEY TROT ROAD RACE REGISTRATION FORM

The York Rotary Club has scheduled the Annual Turkey Trot at Village Elementary School.  The Trot is a scenic 5K road race through York Village and York Harbor.  The race offers splits, mile markers, water, police traffic control, on course ambulance and professional timing.  T-shirts will be given to the first 100 registrants.  Race to benefit York Food Pantry, non-perishable donations accepted.

CHECK IN AND REGISTRATION OPENS AT 9:30 AM ON RACE DAY