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Race overview
Sunday, November 2nd in Kennebunk, Maine & Virtual Globally
Registration is now open! Join us on November 2nd, 2025 for an unforgettable event the whole family will enjoy along the scenic coast of southern Maine!
Proceeds from this event will go towards METAvivor to support stage 4 breast cancer research, Dana Farber Cancer Institute to support pediatric cancer research and to Cancer Can Suck a Cactus to support our mission to foster a global community that empowers and enables exercise—because research has shown that cancer hates exercise (read why below).
Kennebunk racers
- Start your race at the gorgeous Webhannet Golf Club, run along the Kennebunk coast, through charming neighborhoods & then back to the Club for post-race snacks, beverages and finisher medals.
- The course is in the process of being distance certified and we will have professional timing this year!
Virtual racers
- We are hoping to beat our record from last year with both number of states (19) and number of countries (7)! We will be updating a map as people register across the globe.
$1,070
Raised of $30,000
Why does cancer hate exercise?
1. Cancer Prevention:
- Reduced Risk: Exercise can lower the risk of bladder, breast, colon, endometrial, adenocarcinoma, esophageal, renal, and gastric cancers by 10% to 20%. Research is ongoing for other cancer types.
2. Cancer Survival:
- Mortality Reduction: For breast, colorectal, or prostate cancer patients, exercise can decrease cancer-specific and overall mortality rates by 40% to 50%. Research is ongoing for other cancer types.
3. Exercise Guidelines:
- Weekly Activity: Aim for 150-300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise or 75-150 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity.
- Resistance Training: Include twice-weekly progressive resistance exercises targeting all major muscle groups.
- Check with your doctor before starting a new exercise regimen.
4. Cancer Treatment Benefits:
- Symptom Improvement: Robust evidence shows that exercise improves symptoms among people living with or beyond cancer treatment.
- Immune Boost: Exercise enhances the circulation of immune cells that attack cancer and may improve the effectiveness of immunotherapy treatments.
Participant favorites of 2024's race:
- "Building the community around the globe with a mission close to my heart"
- "The energy was great! The location was beautiful!"
- "Keeping track of exercise leading up to it, that was so motivating! And I felt great the day of the race because of it, I've never walked 6.2 miles so easily :)"
Feedback from 2024 post race survey
Continuing highlights:
- Exercise raffle is back this year, now 12 weeks long instead of 8!*
- Fundraising raffle for the 8 weeks before the race, including mile dedications along the course*
- We don't want cost to stand between cancer survivors and participation. If the registration fee feels like a barrier, we’re offering free entry for cancer survivors once again this year. We understand that cancer comes with many financial burdens. Just use the contact form below to request a free registration code—we’re here to help.
*more details will be sent via email closer to the event
Thank you to our sponsors!
Prize donors:
Both Nahcotta and Darn Tough are back for a 3rd year in a row to support raffle prizes for weekly exercise and fundraising!
We would like to welcome the following artists and artisans to the raffle prize donation crew:
Michael Dandley , Jayne Dandley and Peggy Harvey!
Snug Harbor Farm is back for a 2nd year to donate cacti for the first-place finishers of the 5/10k in the women, non-binary and men's categories in Kennebunk.
Food and beverage donors:
Kit NA Brewing is back for its 4th year! They will be providing refreshing NA beer for the finish line
Congdon's Doughnuts is back for its 2nd year! They will be providing doughnuts for the finish line
Kennebunk Hannaford is back for its 2nd year! They will be providing snacks for the finish line
Registration grants for cancer survivors:
Pape Subaru is back for a 2nd year to sponsor free registration for cancer survivors who need a helping hand to register for the race. Email chemoday10k@gmail.com or use our contact form below for a free entry code.
Succulent supporter:
Kennebunk Savings Bank is back for a 2nd year as a race sponsor.
Race location sponsor:
The Webhannet Golf Club is back for a 2nd year as the location of the start/end of our race!
Maps - water views every mile!
Contact Form
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Event Location
26 Golf Club Dr
Kennebunk, ME 04043 US
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