Sports Editor

Race Day is Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023. In person registration information: Race day fees are $25 for 5K and $7 for the Kids’ Fun Run. Pre-registering online is discounted ($20 for 5K and $5 for Kids’ Fun Run) through Friday, Sept. 8, 8 a.m. Register here.

Helpful timeline information provided by Kathryn Ward, is the following: Kids’ Fun Run starts at 8:30 a.m. at the adjacent Gorham High School track. Kids 7 years and younger start first and run 1 lap. Kids 8 years and up start after and run 2 laps. Following the Fun Run, parents will return to the Recreation Center, at approximately 9:15 a.m. First responders (who complete the course in full gear) are sent off and thereafter, the Race Director will remark and the National Anthem will play, setting the rest of the 5K runners and walkers off and dogs on leashes are welcome; please sit toward the back of the pack to start. View the course map here.

Photo credit: Katherine Ward
Gorham first responders in gear for 9/11 road race

All proceeds go to GHS student-athlete(s) (who successfully completes the local scholarship form in the spring) and who best represents Stephen’s natural connection to sports, and his innate ability to make all those around him an overall better person and team mate.

Photo credit: GHS Photo Archives
Stephen Ward with his teammates (Western Maine championship win)