Get ready for race day!
Maine participant schedule
Early packet pickup November 7st:
- Webhannet Golf Club - 26 Golf Club Dr, Kennebunk, ME 04043
Early race packet pickup from 2:00 to 4:00pm - beat the race day rush!
Race day November 8th:
- Webhannet Golf Course - 26 Golf Club Dr, Kennebunk, ME 04043
Packet pickup from 9:00 - 10:30am
Opening remarks from 10:35 - 10:40am
Kids toddler dash, 0.5 & 1k race through the golf course from 10:40 - 10:55am
- You may run with your child if you want or let them follow the pack, use your judgement
5k & 10k road race begins at 11:00am at the same time
- We ask that walkers start towards the back of the group to allow the runners to get through efficiently
- We ask that those with strollers keep an eye out for those around them and for everyone to keep an eye out for strollers
- If you have young children you must accompany them on the course
Post race celebration begins at 11:20am or when the first participant crosses the finish line, whichever is earlier
- We have drinks & snacks to enjoy while you bask in your accomplishment and enjoy some music
- Cars will be able to leave the main parking area as necessary at the golf course after the start of the race, please follow volunteer instructions and drive VERY slowly
Prizes for fastest 5k & 10k for the men's, women's and nonbinary divisions at 12:30pm
- Anyone still on the course at 1:00pm will be asked to move to the side of the road if they would like to continue or they can take the race van back to the starting line
Post race celebration ends at 2:00pm
Map of check in area
For additional parking, cheering and course maps please go here!
Volunteer schedule
8:30-10:30am - registration volunteers arrive and check in participants
10:45am - 1:00pm Route guides go to their positions & guide participants at intersections of the route. You will be notified when the last participant passes you so that you can return to the start/finish or head home
11:15 - 1:00pm - Race medal volunteers hand out medals (and cacti) and direct participants to snacks & drinks
11:15am - 2:00pm - Snack volunteers at their station to provide snacks & drinks to participants
Virtual participant instructions
Exercise on (or near) November 8th with your race bib on!
- Run, walk, hike, roller blade, dance, stationary row… past participants have done it all! Feel free to get creative (and stay safe).
Want to track your participation? You can! Visit https://runsignup.com/Profile and click “Submit Virtual Results” for this event.
- Tracking your time is completely optional. We’ll assume you participated either way but it’s fun to log your movement.
- Results can be submitted anytime from 10/23 to 11/13.
Share your race moments with us! We love seeing our virtual community in action. Send photos or short videos to hello@CancerCanSuckaCactus.org to be included in our post‑race video.
- You can also tag us on Instagram @CancerCanSuckaCactus if that’s easier!
If you ordered a shirt, it will ship out after 10/30
