Cape Challenge 2024
May 19, 2024
Sponsored by
EVENTS:
- Kid’s Fun Run: Ages 8 and under – 8:30 a.m.
- 1-Mile Dash: Ages 12 and under – 9:00 a.m.
- 5K Run – 9:30 a.m.
Cape Challenge Co-Chairs: Jenn Grymek and Elly Pepper
For more information, email capechallenge5k@gmail.com.
The Cape Challenge is a collaborative effort of all three schools’ parent associations: PCPA, MSPA and HSPA. Proceeds from this fundraiser provide critical support to students and teachers of all three Cape schools. In the past, funds have supported teacher grants, technology grants, STEM programs, Pond Cove’s Visiting Artists program, the Middle School Outdoor Experience (Chewonki, Boston Freedom Trail) and Project Graduation.
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REGISTER ONLINE – https://www.runinarace.com/CapeChallenge/
Would you be interested in a volunteer role in the 2024 Cape Challenge? If so please reach out to this year’s Chairs for further information and also keep your eyes out for our SignUp Genius website. Below is a short description of some volunteer roles.
Saturday – Day Before Race – This is a kid-friendly opportunity to help out the day before the big race:
- Stuff Registration Packets
- Registration Pick up – hand out registration packets to runners
- T-Shirt and Raffle Table
Pre-Race Sunday morning – Runners or parents of runners can help in these pre-race volunteer roles:
- 5k Course Set-up/Take Down – distribute cones, mile markets, sponsor signs along the 5 K race course.
- Race Day Food Acquisition and Distribution – Food Run in days leading up to Race, set up outside of Middle School
- Race Day General Set-Up – set up tents, create start line, hang sponsor signs
- Race Day Registration – sign up for 5k or 1mile
Critical support roles that help make the 5k and Fun Run Happen:
- Staff the volunteer table
- Water Station – pour water, distribute at Wainwright Drive
- 5k Flaggers – Flaggers are placed at turns on the course to help guide runners
- Finish Line – Hand out medals
- Help Organize Awards
- Fun Run Coordinators – put out cones, organize volunteers, announce rules/race
- Fun Run Volunteers – start/finish line attendants, flaggers, crowd control
Thank you to our incredible 2024 sponsors!
Gold Sponsors:
Silver Sponsors:
- AFC Urgent Care South Portland
- AJC Remodeling Constructions LLC
- Dave’s World Heating & Cooling
- The Downeast Group at Morgan Stanley
- Garmey Law
- Harmony Haus
- Kathleen Pierce of Advisors Living
- Luke’s Lobster
- Martin’s Point Health Care
- Monica Dambach of Live in Maine
- McFarlane Field Associates of Portside Real Estate Group
- RE/MAX Oceanside
- Renee Burch of Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty
- Tammaro Landscaping
- Two Lights Dental
- Woodhull Maine
Bronze Sponsors:
- Baker, Newman, and Noyes
- Bangor Savings Bank
- Cape Landscapes
- CSalt Gourmet Market
- El Rayo
- Maine & Loire
- Monaghan Leahy
- Northland
- Port Harbor Marina
- Portland Foot and Ankle
RESULTS FOR PAST CAPE CHALLENGES (formerly the Pond Cove Challenge)
2023 Race Results:
Results may also be found at Run in a Race
2022 Race Results:
Results may also be found at Run in a Race
2019 Race Results:
Results may also be found at Run in a Race
2018 Race Results
Results may also be found at Run in a Race
2017 Race Results
Results may also be found at Run in a Race
2016 Race Results
2016 1M Age Group Results
2016 5K Overall Results
2016 5K Age Group Results
2016 1M Overall Results
2016 1M Age Group Results
Results may also be found at Run in a Race
2015 Race Results:
2015 1M Overall Results
2015 1M Age Group Results
2015 5K Overall Results
2015 5K Age Group Results
Results may also be found at Run in a Race
2012-2014 race results are no longer available.