Charles E Davis Independence Run
A Maine Running Hall Of Fame Race. The Charles E Davis Independence Run was elected into the Maine Running Hall Of Fame Class of 2024. This will mark the second year as a Maine Running Hall of Fame race.
Date: Sunday, July 5th
Start Time: 9 AM
The Charles E Davis Independence Run is in its 57th year. There are 2 options - a 7-mile run or a 4-mile walk.
Registration is preferred online, but day-of registration is available between 7:15 AM and 8:30 AM at Shead High School, 89 High St., Eastport, Maine. Bib pick-up is also at Shead High School during the same hours on July 5th.
All runners and walkers will be bused to their respective start lines. The 7-mile run starts in Perry at the junction of Route 1 and Route 190 and ends in Eastport. The 4-mile walk starts on Carlow Island on Route 190 and ends in Eastport, following the same route as the run.
Awards and Records
A $300 award is offered to any male or female runner who breaks the existing 7-mile time records. The fastest times recorded are: male 36:27 by William Pike (1982) and female 44:41 by Robin Emery (1982). Record breakers must stay for the award ceremony to receive the award.
Age groups are in 10-year increments starting from below 18, 19-29 up to 70-79, with an 80+ category. Awards will be given to the overall top 3 male and female finishers, and to the winners of each age group (male and female). Only the top walker will receive an award.
Runners under 18 require a parent's permission.
Logistics
Bus transportation to the starting line departs from Shead High School at 8:40 AM. Participants are responsible for their own transportation if they miss the bus.
Financial Assistance
If you have difficulty meeting registration fees, please email Phil at [email protected] to discuss financial arrangements. Financial insecurity will not be an impediment to participation.
Registration Fees
- Early Bird Registration (February 1 to May 1): Run/$25 - Walk/$20
- Regular Registration (April 11 to July 4): Run/$30 - Walk/$20
- Day of Event Registration (July 5): Run/$35 - Walk/$20
Donations and Sponsorship
Donations are welcome to help keep the event viable. Donors of $50 receive a Race T-shirt; $100 receive two T-shirts. Significant donations (time, effort, in-kind, or monetary $100+) may earn sponsorship designation.
Volunteering
Volunteers are always needed. Please email Phil if you are interested in volunteering.
Thank you - Phil Krajewski, Race Director ([email protected])
