Charles E Davis Independence Run

A Maine Running Hall Of Fame Race
The Charles E Davis Independence Run was elected into the Maine Running Hall Of Fame Class of 2024.  This will mark the  second year as a Maine Running Hall of Fame race. 
Sunday July 5 – 9 AM Start
The Charles E Davis Independence Run is in its 57th year .There are 2 options (1 choice) – a 7 mile run or a 4 mile walk.  The event will be on Sunday July 5 with a 9AM start time. A person can sign up here – much preferred – or register the day of the race between 7:15AM and 8:30AM at Shead HS, 89 High St., Eastport Maine,. Bib pick-up for all registrants is also at Shead High School between 7:15 and 8:30AM on July 5.  All runners and walkers will be bused out to the respective start lines. The run starts in Perry at the junction of Route 1 and route 190 and ends in Eastport with the bulk of the race going along Route 190 – County Rd. The 4 mile walk starts on Carlow Island on Route 190 and continues on the same route as the run and ends in Eastport.
THIS JUST IN!!! We are offering a $300 award to any male or female runner who can break the existing 7 mile time records. If more than one male or female runner breaks the record there will be only one award of $300 given – to each fastest male and female record breaking winner. The fastest times ever recorded are – male 36:27 by William Pike in 1982 and female 44:41 by Robin Emery in 1982.  Although there have been slight variations of the course since 1970 the distance of 7 miles has been consistent – hence a faster time on the present course will garner the $300 reward. To receive the award the record breaker must stay for the award ceremony.
The age groups will be in 10 year groups starting with below 18, 19-29 thru 70-79 with an 80+. Awards for the overall top 3 male and female and then only winners of age groups male and female. Only top walker will receive an award – one award. Any runner who is below the age of 18 will need  a parent's permission.
 
Bus Transportation  will leave for the starting line from Shead HS at 8:40AM – if a runner or walker misses the bus they will be responsible for getting to the start lines on their own.
 
PLEASE NOTE Financial help: If any registrant has difficulty meeting the payment requirements ($30/run – $20/walk) please email Phil at pkrajewski3@yahoo.com and some financial arrangement can be worked out. Financial insecurity WILL NOT be an impediment to participation. We will find a way for you to run or walk the race.
 
Registration Fees
Early Bird Registration (February 1 to May 1) – Run/$25 – Walk/$20Regular Registration ( April 11 to July 4) – Run/$30 – Walk/$20Day of Event Registration – (July 5) Run/$35 – Walk/$20
Donations – Please consider – Small donations made to the Charles E Davis Independence Run will help to keep this event afloat and viable in the future. We would be grateful for any monetary help.
Donations++ Attention! With any donation of $50 – the donor will receive 1 Race T-shirt – $100 – 2 T-shirts (read above on quality of T-shirt)
Any significant donations be it time, effort, in-kind, or monetary ($100+) can earn a sponsorship designation.
Volunteering: Anyone wanting to volunteer (we always need volunteers) please email me – Phil
Thank you – Phil Krajewski Race Director (pkrajewski3@yahoo.com)