The Freeport, Pownal and Durham Education Foundation and Freeport Community Services will be the beneficiaries of the third annual Freeport Half Marathon and 5K Road Races being held Sunday, Sept. 6.

The half marathon race begins at 9 a.m., and the 5k starts at 9:15 a.m. Both races will start and end near the FreeportUSA tower in downtown Freeport, and will take runners on a scenic road course that includes field and coastal views. The event features T-shirts and medals for participants, post-race refreshments, build-yourown goodie bags and more. The race is also part of the New England Half Marathon Tour series.

3C Race Productions, the organizer of the event, has agreed to give Freeport Community Services and The Freeport, Pownal and Durham Education Foundation a portion of all entry fees for both races.

Freeport Community Services is a local non-profit that provides direct services such as emergency food, clothing, transportation and utility assistance, as well as referrals to other community supports, for residents of Freeport and Pownal.

The Education Foundation funds grants for teachers in every public school in Freeport, Pownal and Durham, to provide enrichment opportunities for all children.

Sponsors include Azure Cafe, Buck’s Naked BBQ & Steakhouse, Endontic Associates, Freeport Hardware, FreeportUSA, Goodwin’s Volvo, HDR Engineering, The Mortgage Network, Norway Savings Bank and Royal River Natural Foods.

“These local business contributions are directly supporting the work of Freeport Community Services and The Freeport, Pownal and Durham Education Foundation,” said Melanie Sachs, executive director of Freeport Community Services. “We are truly grateful for their ongoing commitment to kids, families and elders in our communities.”

Both walkers and runners are welcome. Register online for the race at www.freeporthalf- marathon.com or on-site on the morning of the race. Volunteers should contact Debbie Daggett at Freeport Community Services at (207) 865- 3985, ext. 206.