SACO – The 21st annual Mary’s Walk and Kerrymen 5K to benefit Maine Cancer Foundation will take place Sunday, March 24.

The Kerrymen Pub has closed, but the walk and run are still on, with new owners Ricetta’s hosting the post-event party.

Mary’s Walk is a tribute to Mary Kerry Libby who lost her courageous battle with cancer in 1997. She was just 44.  Mary was a beloved mother, wife, sister, daughter and friend. She was a strong supporter of her community.

The Kerrymen 5K and Mary’s Walk began in 1999 as a way to remember Mary by supporting all Maine people living with cancer and their families.  Organized by a dedicated group of volunteers led by Gene Libby and Jane Kerry, the 2.5 mile non-competitive walk is held in conjunction with the Kerrymen 5K, an early season, out and back, flat run.

This year’s run has been named the 2019 Road Runners Club of America Maine State 5K Championship road race.

Since its inception, Mary’s Walk and the Kerrymen 5K have raised more than $3.3 million. All of the funds stay in the state and support Maine Cancer Foundation’s mission of reducing incidence and mortality rates through screening, prevention, and access to patient care.

Mary’s Walk starts from Linnell Gym at Thornton Academy at noon and the 5K run begins at 12:15 p.m. by the old Kerrymen Pub on Main Street in Saco.

For more information or to preregister, visit www.maryswalk.org. For more information about Maine Cancer Foundation, visit www.mainecancer.org.