Event Information
Join Title IX Student Services and Sigma Phi Epsilon for our first 'Spring Into Action Fun Run' as we raise funds and bring attention to Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
This event is open to everyone and we encourage people of all ages and abilities to participate. The 5K run/walk will take place on April 6th at 11am and will start and end On The Mall at the University of Maine's Campus. Participants will receive a t-shirt and snacks.
All proceeds from the event will be donated to Rape Response Services that support survivors of sexual assault and work towards prevention. We hope that this event will not only raise funds, but also bring awareness to the important issue of sexual assault and the need for continued education and prevention efforts.
We invite you to join us in our mission to create a safer and more supportive community for all. We look forward to seeing you there!
RACE STARTS AT 11AM
*This is a rain or shine event.
THE 5K FUN RUN WILL FEATURE:
*Water stops
*T-shirts for participants (must sign up prior to 03/11 to be guaranteed a t-shirt)
*Live music at the finish line
*Food truck
*Prizes to the top male, female, & non-binary finishers.
POST RACE CELEBRATIONS
*Join us on The Mall after the race to celebrate your finish with live music, snacks, lawn games, and a food truck.
REGISTRATION & FEES
*Please register via racewire.com. All registrations received before 03/11 will receive a t-shirt
*Registration will also be available day of the fun run (no guarantee of t-shirt) starting at 9:30am on The Mall
*The 5K is $17.03 plus an additional $2.97 processing fee per participant. Refunds are not available
BIB PICK-UP
*Early bib pickup for the race will begin on Friday April 5th in the Title IX office, room 235 in the Memorial Union between 12pm-3pm. Early pickup is highly recommended to avoid lines on race-day.
*Sign-in and race day registration will take place on The Mall
THE COURSE
*This course starts on The Mall near the Black Bear Mascot, head right down Long Road towards Bennett Hall, left onto Gannett Rd and left onto the bike path, turn right onto University Farm Road and then left back onto the bike path, the turn around spot will be near heart attack hill and will be clearly marked. This path is fairly flat with minimal elevation, there is a slow incline near the turnaround point. There will be cones/signage and directions for all runners and walkers throughout the course, as well as stations for water breaks.
PARKING
*We recommend parking at the Jenness, Field House, Corbett, Dunn or Alumni lot. On the weekends any blue or black lot can be used.
STROLLERS
*jogging strollers are welcome on the course and any children using a stroller does not need a separate registration (unless they'd like a race shirt).
DOGS
*Dogs are allowed on the university's campus and while we love dogs, we ask that you don't bring your dog to participate in the fun run. If you bring a dog to observe the event please ensure they are leashed the entire time.
VOLUNTEER
*If you're interested in volunteering during the Fun Run, please contact Heather.Hogan@maine.edu for more information
SPONSORS
*We would like to give a big thank you to our 5K sponsors:
This event is possible with generous support from the Alton '38 and Adelaide Hamm Campus Activity Fund.
Sigma Phi Epsilon
The Rock and Art Shop
Mainely Succulents
Tacorita
Harvest Moon Deli
More Sponsor TBD
Join a Team:Pick from a list of team names on the next page and join your team.
Create a Team:Once you create a team, participants can join your team under the "join a team" option above.
Individual Registration:Register as an individual participant.
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK
1. That I have voluntarily agreed to participate in the Spring into Action 5k Fun Run, (the "Program") from 9:30am April 6th, 2024 to 2:30pm April 6, 2024, and in consideration of being permitted to participate in the Program, do voluntarily execute this "Release and Assumption of Risk" on behalf of myself, my heirs and next-of-kin, my personal representatives and my estate.
2. That I have been fully informed of the nature, scope and demands of the Program, and I understand that the Program may include activities which could be dangerous to me and other participants and which could cause property damage, bodily injury and/or death.
*See below for specific risks and dangers of the Program
3. That the University of Maine System and its University of Maine (hereinafter referred to as the "University") has informed me that there may be dangers and hazards inherent to participants in the Program because of the activities involved, and that I personally recognize and appreciate that such dangers and hazards exist. I accept and assume full responsibility for all harm and injury, of every nature, including death, which may occur to me or which I may suffer or cause to others, and for all damages or loss to any real or personal property owned by me or damaged by me, while I am participating in the Program and during all travel and transportation, and, in furtherance thereof, I agree to indemnify, hold harmless and release the University, its Trustees, faculty, employees, volunteers and agents, from and against any and all claims, demands, actions or causes of action, on account of damage or loss to my real or personal property, my personal injury or death, or the personal injury, death or damage to real or personal property of others caused by me, which may occur or result directly or indirectly from my participation in the Program and not as a direct result of any negligent act of the University, its Trustees, faculty, employees, volunteers or agents.
4. I declare that I am able to physically withstand and cope with the indicated rigors of the Program with or without a reasonable accommodation. If an accommodation is needed, I will contact Heather Hogan at Heather.Hogan@maine.edu.
5. This "Release and Assumption of Risk" shall be construed and interpreted pursuant to the laws of the State of Maine, and if any portion thereof is held invalid, void, unenforceable or illegal, the remainder shall continue in full force and effect.
I DECLARE THAT I COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND AND HAVE FULLY INFORMED MYSELF OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS "RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK" BY HAVING READ IT, OR HAVING IT READ TO ME, BEFORE SIGNING AND I INTEND TO BE FULLY BOUND THEREBY.
I, parent or legal guardian of this events participant agree, in consideration of my child being permitted to participate in the Program, to be bound by the terms of this Release and Assumption of Risk and hereby indemnify, hold harmless and release the University, its Trustees, faculty, employees, volunteers and agents, in the same manner and with the same force and effect as set forth in section 3 above with regard to my child participating in the Program.
(if participant under the age of 18 years)
* Such dangers, hazards and risks of this activity may include, but are not limited to, injuries inflicted by the following:
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