PORTLAND — The Portland Sea Dogs, in conjunction with the Maine Track Club and Maine Medical Partners Urology, is scheduled to host the fourth annual Father’s Day 5K Road Race on June 17 at 9:15 a.m.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Maine Coalition to Fight Prostate Cancer. There will also be a free Kid’s Run beginning at 8:30 a.m.

A record field of over 1,500 runners is expected for the race, making it one of the largest 5K road races in the state.

The Sea Dogs are in need of several volunteers for the race. If interested log on to www.seadogs.com for more information or contact the Sea Dogs Office at 874-9300.

The top overall male and female finishers will receive a trophy, a pair of 2012 season tickets for the remainder of the 2012 Sea Dogs season, and will have the opportunity to throw out a ceremonial first-pitch prior to a future Portland Sea Dogs game. The top three male and female finishers in each age group will also be presented with awards. All participants of the race will receive a complimentary ticket to attend a future Sea Dogs game.

The race is open to the public. Walkers and wheelchair racers are welcome as well. Registration is $190. Limited spots are still available and runners can register online at www.seadogs.com or at the Maine Running Company located at 563 Forest Avenue in Portland on Friday from noon to 6 p.m. or Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Additionally, if spots remain, runners may register the day of the race at Hadlock Field from 7 a.m. to 9a.m.