PORTLAND — The Portland Sea Dogs, in conjunction with the Maine Track Club and Maine Medical Partners Urology, will be hosting the fifth annual Father’s Day 5K Road Race on Sunday at 9:15 a.m.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Maine Coalition to Fight Prostate Cancer. There will also be a Kid’s Run beginning at 8:30 a.m. that is free of charge.

A field of approximately 1,500 runners is expected for the race, making it one of the largest 5K road races in the state.

The Sea Dogs are in need of several volunteers for the race and they can contact the Sea Dogs office at 874-9300.

Due to increased security at this year’s event, all bags entering Hadlock Field will be inspected. The Sea Dogs highly recommend that people leave their bags at home or in their car.

The top overall male and female finishers will receive a trophy, a pair of 2013 season tickets for the remainder of the 2013 Sea Dogs season and will have the opportunity to throw out a ceremonial firstpitch prior to a future Portland Sea Dogs game. The top three male and female finishers in each age group will also be presented with awards. All participants of the race will receive a complimentary ticket to attend a future Sea Dogs game.

The race is open to the public. Walkers and wheelchair racers are welcome as well. Registration is $20. The children’s race is free. Runners can register online at www.seadogs.com or at the Maine Running Company located on Marginal Way in Portland on Friday from noon to 6 p.m. or Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.