Accept the challenge
Do one race or do all three!

June 14, 2008


July 26, 2008

BRIDGE RUN


August 24, 2008

Race Director: Tish Caldwell, 795-4095
tcaldwell@alymca.com

Race Director: Ralph Fletcher, 782-3243
nike4321@aol.com

Race Director: Mike Lecompte, 782-2302
info@latrails.org

2008 will usher in a new collaboration among three premier 5k Road races in the greater Lewiston-Auburn area!

Through a partnership of the YMCA, the Fletcher Foundation, and LA Trails (a program of the Androscoggin Land Trust), the First Annual Greater L-A Triple Crown 5K Series will begin this year.

The Triple Crown is a series of 5K races that will take place through the
summer in various locations in Lewiston-Auburn. 

·          The YMCA Fit Fest will take place on June 14th in downtown Lewiston-Auburn with a start at Auburn’s own Festival Plaza.  See the Fit Fest 5K/Fun Run Map

·          Emily’s Run, set to occur on July 26th starts and ends at Edward Little High School in Auburn after winding through a suburban course.

·          The LA Trails Bridge Run will occur on August 24th.with a start and end in downtown New Auburn after winding through the riverside trails of downtown L-A. 

YMCA Fit Fest 5k is on June 14, 2008
Festival Plaza, Main Street, Auburn, ME

Walkers are welcome at all three Triple Crown Events!!
Walkers must register and pay the same fees as runners.

The Auburn Firefighters
Kids Fun Run
Free
FREE before each race
of the Triple Crown!

Must register the day of
the Fun Run
(Medals & certificates awarded)

All Kids Fun Runs begin at 8:30 am
For the YMCA Fit Fest the Auburn Firefighters Fun Run
will be held at Festival Plaza, Auburn

The start and finish of the YMCA Fit Fest race is at Festival Plaza in Auburn, at the corner of Court and Main Streets.

Course description: The road race begins at the corner of Court and Main Street. The course is flat and fast! Participants will run in both Auburn and Lewiston, over two bridges and along the Riverwalk. See the Fit Fest 5K/Fun Run Map

Beneficiary: As an "Activate America" YMCA, the Auburn-Lewiston YMCA is committed to supporting kids, teens, adults, and families of Androscoggin County in their journey to create and sustain a healthy lifestyle. We are committed to being an integral part of our community's efforts to make long-asting chnages thaty support healthy living. The scholarship money raised will help children attend camp Connor, the YMCA summer camp program, as well as participate in other programs.

USATF certified course #ME03004RF

Contact Race Director Tish Caldwell at 795-4095 or email Tish at tcaldwell@alymca.com
if you are interested in registering for the YMCA Fit Fest race.

Race Costs

Triple Crown (covers all three runs) $50 ($40 pre-registration before June 7)
YMCA Fit Fest $18 ($15 pre-registration before June 7th)
Emily's Run  $18 ($15 pre-registration before July 19th)
L-A Trails Bridge Run  $18 ($15 pre-registration before July 19th)

Donations of any amount would also certainly be appreciated!

To register for the races on line go here:

You can also register for the races by stopping by the YMCA
at 62 Turner Street in Auburn or by contacting one of the
race directors:

 

YMCA Fit Fest, June 14, 2008
Race Director:
Tish Caldwell, 795-4095
tcaldwell@alymca.com

Emily's Run, July 26, 2008
Race Director:
Ralph Fletcher, 782-3243
nike4321@aol.com

L-A Trails Bridge Run, August 24, 2008
Race Director:
Mike Lecompte, 782-2302
info@latrails.org

 

Volunteers Needed!
Have some fun while helping others.

Volunteers are needed to help run the various events.
Please contact Tish Caldwell at 795-4095 or email Tish at
tcaldwell@alymca.com if you are interested in helping out for a few hours.
All volunteers receive a t-shirt which they will wear at the event

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Sponsored by:

Sun Journal     Lepage Bakeries     P&G      New Balance      Central Maine Othopaedics

Auburn Firefighters Children's Fund

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