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13th Annual Westbrook Strong 5K

Date:
Sat, Jul 18, 2026 at 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM
Location:
Westbrook, Maine
04092
United States
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3.1 Miles 5k Fun Run Run

2026 - 13th Annual Race

This race is in memory of Matthew Rairdon, whose life was tragically taken in November 2013. When preparing to go to college, Matt was extremely appreciative to receive a scholarship to attend St. Joseph's College. The intent of this scholarship fund is to help other people who want to pursue a nursing education at St. Joseph's. The first scholarship was awarded in the fall of 2014, and now we award 2 scholarships annually.

Here are the details for this year's race:

  1. Packet Pickup will be done over 2 evenings, from 4-6 pm on Thursday, July 16th and Friday, July 17th at BreaLu, 511 Main Street in Westbrook.

  2. We have a water station on the course route.

  3. We will have an awards ceremony in the park after the race.

  4. "Matt's Mile" is a short fun run for children, located in the park. The race is for children age 10 and under and will be split into 2 heats: first 1-5 year olds, and then 6-10 year olds. If you want a t-shirt that is smaller than a Youth Small, please email us at westbrookstrong5k@gmail.com with your request. Make sure to write Matt's Mile T-Shirt Request in the Re: line.

  5. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on the course every year. We will have Westbrook Strong Dog Bandanas available for sale at packet pick up and in the park during race day. They are $5 each. You can pay with Venmo or cash.

This year's charitable gift recipient will be Safe Voices. Safe Voices currently operates the only shelter and support services for victims of domestic violence and sex trafficking and exploitation in Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties. If you want more information on them, please go to their website: www.safevoices.org

Thank you for 13 years of support - the Rairdon Family very much appreciates it. Westbrook Strong!

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