BRUNSWICK — The second annual Fight Hard 5K race/walk, in memory of Laurie Butler, will be held Aug. 11 with a 7:45 a.m. start at Edwards Field off of Jordan Avenue.
Butler fought a courageous battle with breast cancer. She grew up in Brunswick and touched many lives with her strength and courage. She inspired many by running in 5K races, even throughout her cancer treatments.
All proceeds from the 5K will benefit the Dean Snell Cancer Foundation.
To register, go to www.runinarace.com/FightHard5k/ind ex.html, or contact race director David Cockburn at [email protected]. Registration forms can be mailed to: Run In A Race, P.O. Box 144, Freeport, ME 04032.
The preregistration cost is $15 ($17 if completed online), with a $10 per entry fee for a family of four or more ($12 per person online). The first 300 runners to register receive a T-shirt. Race-day registration will be held from 6:45 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. and cost $20 (cash).
Donations can be made online.
Prizes will be awarded in several categories.
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