Blueberry Run

Sponsored by The Next Step Domestic Violence Project

Blueberry RaceThe Annual Blueberry 1 Mile Fun Run and 5 Mile Road Race start at the Parish House, 46 Court St., on Saturday. Registration begins at 6:00 a.m. at the Hemmingway Annex (The Living Room). Both races start at 8:00 a.m. Registration fee is $5.00 for the 1 mile race and $10.00 for the 5 mile race. This race is a 5 Mile TAC Certified (#ME8801GN) scenic, hilly loop course. We encourage people of all ages to join this fun run.


Blueberry Race runner and crowdFor pre-registration forms, call 207-255-4934. Mailing address is: The Next Step Domestic Violence Project, P.O. Box 303, Machias, Maine 04654. Registration forms are available for download here. You can also pick up applications at The Next Step Domestic Violence Project in Machias.
Long sleeve t-shirts to first 75 to Pre-register/register in 5 Mile Race by July 1, 2008. Short sleeve t-shirts to first 50 to Pre-register/register in 1 Mile Race by July 1, 2008.


Awards for the One Mile race:
Top 2 male and female age 8 and younger, 9-10 and 11-13.

Awards for the Five mile race:
Top 3 male and female overall. Top male and female ages 14 and under, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and older. 1st walker and 1st wheelchair.

Team awards:
1st and 2nd male and female teams.
All teams MUST pre-register. Unlimited may register. Top 3 score by place of finish. Ties to be determined by fastest cumulative times.

$100.00 cash award for new course record.

Current records are:
Men: 24:45 Mike Gaige   Women: 28:42 Cassie Hintz