The 18th annual Westport Island Shore Run 10K Road Race took place on Sunday, Aug. 20 on bridge-accessible Westport Island, Maine. The weather was fantastic - cool temperatures under a clear, blue sky - for the 10K race and a 3.5 mile "fun walk."  We had our biggest turnout ever - over 70 runners and walkers participated in the event this year!

The exciting race took place on a beautiful USATF-certified course that winds through scenic pine and fir tree forests and over two bridges spanning inlets to Heal Cove and Montsweag Bay.  The race benefitted the Westport Island Volunteer Fire Department, whose members directed traffic and provided logistical support at the race.  Over the past eighteen years - including this year's race - the event has generated over $32,000 in proceeds for the volunteer firefighters.  

A great job was done by our official course computer timer Jim McCorkle and his company 5K Sports Management for the 18th year!  The post-race award ceremony was exciting and the raffle prize giveaway was enjoyed by all!   Thanks to our volunteers - Marcy Axelrad Whitney and Jordan Whitney - for their excellent work at the registration table and course finish line!  And thanks to the Westport Island Volunteer Fire Department for keeping the runners safe from local traffic on the course.  

Last but not least, thanks so much to our wonderful sponsors this year:  Maine Yankee; First National Bank of Maine; Sheepscot River Marine Service; R.E. Blood Boatworks; Crossroads Coffee Beans; First Federal Savings Bank; Sulloway & Hollis PLLC; Ames True Value Hardware; FormLabs; and the Westport Community Association.

The 10K race winners:

Female:

First Place - Paige Roberts, Providence, Rhode Island
Second Place - Jennifer McIvor, Wiscasset
Third Place - Jessica Boucher, Arlington, Massachusetts    

Male:

First Place - Brett Almasi, Dover Foxcroft
Second Place - Thomas Buss, Lincoln, Rhode Island
Third Place - Christopher Jaramil, Farmington   

For full 2023 Race Results, go to www.westportisland.org.