The 15th annual Westport Island Shore Run 10K Road Race will take place on Sunday, Aug. 18 on bridge-accessible Westport Island. Registration is now open for "Maine’s Best Little 10K Road Race." The 10K road race will start at 9 a.m; the 3.5-mile "Fun Walk" will start at 8:30 a.m.

This exciting 10K road race takes place on a USATF-certified beautiful course that winds through scenic pine and fir tree forests and over two bridges spanning inlets to Heal Cove and Montsweag Bay. The race benefits the Westport Volunteer Fire Department, whose members direct traffic and provide logistical support at the race. Over the past 14 years, the race has generated over $20,000 in proceeds for the firefighters. Race day registration and the race packet pick up are both at the Old Town Hall on Main Road (Route 144),  just south of the Squire Tarbox Inn.

Last year, the first place male winner of the 2018 10K race was David Grant of Westport Island; the first place female winner was Leslie Couper of Falmouth.

Our 2019 race sponsors include, thus far: Wayfair; Maine Yankee; Sheepscot River Marine Service; Bath Savings Bank; Ames True Value Supply; Newcastle Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge; Norm's Used Cars; Crossroads Coffee; the Westport Community Association and the Hampton Inn of Bath.

Jim McCorkle of 5K Sports Management will be computer timing the race again this year, for the 15th time. Water stations, distance markers, post-race refreshments, raffle prizes and award medals will be provided.

For more information and to register online, go to: www.westportisland.org