August

Back Cove 5K Series, Back Cove parking lot, Portland, 6 p.m. Contact: Stu Palmer 725-5178.

Wilton Blueberry Festival 10K and 1 Mile, in Wilton, ME. 1 Mile (ages 15 and under) starts at 6:00 pm on High Street next to Kineowatha Park. 10K starts at 6:30 pm on High Street on crest of hill near downtown Wilton. Registration at Wiles Funeral Home parking lot (High Street) at 5:00 pm. $10 for 10K ($12 race day) and $8 for 1 mile (checks payable to: Blueberry Festival). Prizes in several age categories for both races. T-shirts for pre-registered and while supplies last. Contact: Steven Russell (207) 778-3440 steverus@hughes.net. Print Race Application

10th Annual Pony Pride Alumni 5K, 8:00 AM at the YMCA on Park Street in Dover Foxcroft, ME. Entry fee $12, t-shirts to first 75 registrants. Race Application

Island Falls Summerfest, at the municipal building in Island Falls, ME. 1/2 mile kids run at 8:45 AM and 5K run and 4K walk at 9:00 AM. Contact John Walker at 463-3344.

York Days Road Race 5K, York High School, 8 a.m. Contact: York Parks & Recreation 363-1040.

Back Cove 5K Series, Back Cove parking lot, Portland, 6 p.m. Contact: Stu Palmer 725-5178.

St. Peter's 4 Miler Road Race, St. Peter's Church, Portland, 7 p.m. Contact: Jim Nappi 828-8484.

Orono Bicentennial "Family Fun" 5K Road Race, 11:00 AM at the parking lot behind the town hall in Orono, ME. Registration from 9:30-10:45 AM. Proceeds go to the New Orono Public Library Fund. Entry fee is $10 or $35 for a family of 4 or more. Call Ed Rice at 866-7238. Race Application

27th Johnson's International 5 Miler, at Calais Main Street Park in Calais, ME. 9:00 AM start. First 50 registered receive t-shirt. Forms available at Calais City Hall, Johnson's True Value or e-mail calaisrec@midmaine.com.

5th George Schaefer Memorial 5K, Schoodic Point, ME. Start and finish at Wonsqueak Harbor. 8:00 AM for kid's run, 8:30 AM for 5K. Registration from 7-8 AM. $8 for kid's mile and $12 for 5K.

Coach Cowan Classic 4 Miler, Readfield Fairground, 8 a.m. Contact: Lori Hyland 685-9034.

County Open Half-Marathon and Relay, at the golf course in New Limerick, ME. 13.1 mile race at 8:00 AM. Contact Joe Ewings at 538-9893.

Alvin Sproul Samoset 10K, Bristol Consolidated School, 9:15 a.m. Contact: Carlene Sproul 677-2586.

Back Cove 5K Series, Back Cove parking lot, Portland, 6 p.m. Contact: Stu Palmer 725-5178.

Machias Blueberry Run 5 Miler, Machias, ME. 7th race in Tradewinds Market Place/Sub 5 Track Club Road Race Series. 5 miler and 1 mile kid's run at 8:00 AM. Registration starts at 6:00 AM. Race Website

Winthrop Rambler's 5K and Kid's 1 Mile Fun Run, Jog, and Walk, at the new Winthrop High School in Winthrop, ME. Race starts at 8:00 AM. The race is a fundraiser for the Winthrop High School Cross Country Team. The race will be run over a combination of cross country trails and lawn/roads around the school. There is plenty of parking and bathrooms available for all runners. Contact Race Director, Jay Lindsey at 377-6174 or jlindsey@fairpoint.net Race Application

Breakaway 5K, Town Square (by the pier), Old Orchard Beach, 8 a.m. Contact: Chamber of Commerce 934-2500.

Washburn 5K, Washburn, ME. 8:00 AM at the high school. Contact Fred Plissey at 493-1142.

8th Annual Jefferson Community Day 5K Walk/Run Race, Jefferson, ME. This race organized by Boy Scout Troop 216 is a fast course that has two very small hills in a course that winds through the Village of Jefferson. Registration starts at 7:00am at Jefferson Village School. Medals for winners in 7 age divisions as well as walker division. The first 50 registrants receive a commemorative t-shirt. FMI or to register contact Katrina Guptill at guptill@tidewater.net or (207) 586-5568.

1st Pine Tree Triathlon, Orrington/Brewer, ME. 17 mile sprint triathlon departing Brewer Lake and ending at Pendleton St. track. $45 for individuals over 18, $35 for under 18, and $75 for relay teams. Non-USAT members must pay a $9 one-day fee to participate. Information and race maps at www.pinetreetri.com. Contact Ronald Lawson or Chuck Drew at Ron@triathletesports.com or 990-2013.

Rotary Bridge Race and Walk (4-mile run, 2.5-mile walk), Mill Creek Park, South Portland, 8 a.m. Contact: Maine Cancer Foundation 773-2533.

Back Cove 5K Series, Back Cove parking lot, Portland, 6 p.m. Contact: Stu Palmer 725-5178.

New Balance/Camp Sunshine 5K, New Balance factory, Skowhegan. Contact: Ron Paquette 437-9237.

Northeast Harbor Ambulance 5 Miler, Great Harbor Museum, 9:30 a.m. Contact: Albert or Carol Hamor 276-3646.

L/A 5K Bridge Run, Rollerdrome, Auburn, 8:30 a.m. Contact: Mike Lecompte 777-3724.

West Kennebunk Fire Company Sprint Triathlon, (.3-mile ocean swim, 15.75-mile bike, 3.3-mile run), Mother's Beach, Kennebunk, 8 a.m. Contact: Jeff Cole 985-3361.

Back Cove 5K Series, Back Cove parking lot, Portland, 6 p.m. Contact: Stu Palmer 725-5178.