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Eighth Annual One in Five 5K
April 28, 2019, 9:00 AM
$10 – $25The race route will begin at 180 West River Rd. In Waterville, Maine (Thomas College) and proceed north towards Kennedy Memorial Drive. The route turns around at Roland Street and back then past the start to Eaglewood Drive (the sports fields) and down the back way through campus to the finish line.
THE DETAILS: On Sunday, April 28 at Thomas College in Waterville at 9:00 am, we anticipate over 600 people running or walking in solidarity against the harsh reality of the impact of sexual violence in our Maine communities. Inspired by the current Maine statistic of an estimated ONE in FIVE people in Maine have been affected by sexual violence (Muskie School of Public Policy, Maine Crime Victimizations Rates, 2011), the Sexual Assault Crisis & Support Center is hosting the 8th annual One in Five 5k race.
~This event is taking place in the month of April to honor Sexual Assault Awareness Month~
Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome!
Strollers are welcome!
Packet Pick Up: Packets can be picked up at our Winthrop office on Friday, April 26 between the hours of 8:00 and 4:30 or in the gym at Thomas College on Saturday, April 27th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.
Sunday (race day): registration: 7:30 to 8:30 AM race starts: 9:00 AM
OUR CAUSE:
100% of the proceeds of this event will benefit the Sexual Assault Crisis & Support Center and their services for survivors of sexual abuse. A fully staffed and highly trained Sexual Assault Support-line available 24 hours a day, Support groups, justice system advocacy, school based prevention education, and Children’s Advocacy Center are all provided free of charge to the members of the Kennebec and Somerset counties’ communities in need. Hundreds of people utilize these important services every year.
The first 250 registrants will receive a FREE T-shirt and a FREE cinch sack back pack. Please note that the women's shirts run small. Please check the sizing guideline before placing your order.
| Women's Shirts | S | M | L | XL | 2X | 3X |
| Body length | 25.25 | 26.25 | 27.25 | 28.00 | 28.50 | 29.00 |
| Body Width | 16.00 | 17.00 | 18.50 | 19.50 | 22.00 | 23.50 |
| Full Body Length | 25.25 | 28.25 | 27.25 | 28.00 | 28.50 | 29.00 |
| Sleeve Length | 11.50 | 12.00 | 12.50 | 13.25 | 14.00 | 15.00 |
Step One: Register
Save $ by registering in advance online:
- 0 thru 12 = $10
- 13 thru 21 = $15
- 22 + = $25
- 22+ and on a team = $20
Registration Day of Event:
- 0 thru 12 = $15
- 13 thru 21 = $20
- 22 + = $30
- 22+ and on a team = $25
- Please note that new teams cannot be formed the day of the event, but you can still join a team that has already been created
If you would rather mail in your registration fee, please use this form: Registration Form to Mail in
Step Two: Collect Donations
When you register, you will automatically get your own fundraising page where you can easily and securely accept donations online. 100% of the monies you raise will be used to support victims of sexual assault and abuse. You will be able to share your page on Facebook, email, Twitter, etc. by copying and pasting your link.
Donations can also be collected offline. Please have all checks made payable to: Sexual Assault Crisis & Support Center. To keep it simple, feel free to just use our acronym SAC&SC. If you collect funds offline and want them to be counted toward your total raised for the competition, please bring them to Registration Sunday morning or mail them to our office at least one week before the race: P O Box 417, Winthrop, Maine 04364.
Show your support
Can't make it to the 5K this year? You can still support SAC&SC by making a tax-deductible donation online today.
Click here to give through our event page.
AWARDS - Please come back inside the gym after the race for a light snack and awards ceremony.
- Red, White & Blue neck ribbons will be awarded for the overall fastest male and female.
- Blue Neck Ribbons will be awarded to the fastest timed males and females in the following age brackets:
- 11 and under
- 12—16
- 17—19
- 20—29
- 30—39
- 40—49
- 50—59
- 60—69
- 70—79
- Winners of the following categories will receive a trophy:
- Top Fundraising Team
- Best Team Spirit
- Largest Team
- Top Fundraising Individual
Still have questions? Please contact Kathy Auclair at 207-377-1010 or kathy.auclair@silentnomore.org.