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2025 - 12th Annual Race

This race is in memory of Matthew Rairdon, whose life was tragically taken in November 2013. When preparing to go to college, Matt was extremely appreciative to receive a scholarship to attend St. Joseph's College. The intent of this scholarship fund is to help other people who want to pursue a nursing education at St. Joseph's. The first scholarship was awarded in the fall of 2014, and now we award 2 scholarships annually.

Here are the details for this year's race:

1. Packet Pickup will be done over 2 evenings, from 4-6 pm on Thursday, July 17th and Friday, July 18th at BreaLu, 511 Main Street in Westbrook. 
2. If you feel ill or have been caring for someone who is ill please transfer your bib to someone else. There are no penalties for this.
3. Please do not spit or blow your nose into the air along the route or in the park.
4. We plan to have a water station on the course route this year, and you can feel free to carry your own water if you need to.
5. We will have an awards ceremony in the park after the race.
6. "Matt's Mile" is a short fun run for children, located in the park. The race is for children age 10 and under and will be split into 2 heats: first 1-5 year olds, and then 6-10 year olds. If you want a t-shirt that is smaller than a Youth Small, please email us at [email protected] with your request. Make sure to write Matt's Mile T-Shirt Request in the Re: line. 
7. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on the course every year. We will have Westbrook Strong Dog Bandanas available for sale at packet pick up and in the park during race day. They are $5 each. You can pay with Venmo or cash.

This year's charitable gift recipient is Caring Unlimited. Caring Unlimited is York County’s Domestic Violence Resource Center offering direct support and safety planning services to anyone impacted by domestic violence, along with prevention education, training, and professional consultation. Each year, thousands of individuals access Caring Unlimited’s direct support programs and services, all of which are confidential and offered free of charge. 

Thank you for 12 years of support - the Rairdon Family very much appreciates it. Westbrook Strong!