CAPE ELIZABETH (AP) — Organizers of one of Maine’s most popular road races, the TD Bank Beach to Beacon 10- kilometer race, say they’ll begin accepting registrations next month.
This will mark the 15th year for the event, founded by Olympic gold medalist Joan Benoit Samuelson. This year’s race will be held Saturday, Aug. 4, in Cape Elizabeth.
Registrations will be accepted starting March 14 for Cape Elizabeth residents, then on March 15 will open up to all other racers through March 22. Runners will continue to register at the race website, www.beach2beacon.org.
A lottery with an expanded 1,850 slots will take place March 15-22.
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