New Satellite Parking Location in South Portland, Road Closings, Other Details Outlined for TD Beach to Beacon 10K on Aug. 3

Shuttle bus services provided from SMCC in South Portland as well as Hannaford corporate offices in Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth High School and Middle School

CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine (July 23, 2013) – Race organizers on Tuesday outlined details regarding new satellite parking locations, shuttle buses, road closings and registration for the upcoming TD Beach to Beacon 10K on Saturday, Aug. 3 in Cape Elizabeth.

Shuttle bus services

The ‘park and ride’ option will be easier than ever for runners this year. Satellite parking and shuttle bus services to the Start Line will be provided from 6 to 7 a.m. from the following locations:

• Southern Maine Community College at 2 Fort Road in South Portland
• Hannaford corporate offices at 145 Pleasant Hill Road in Scarborough
• Cape Elizabeth Middle School and High School at 343 Ocean House Road

Shuttle buses will return to these locations from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. from Fort Williams after the race. 

Also, there is no parking for runners at Fort Williams as parking there is restricted to media, sponsors, staff and spectators who are advised to carpool and to arrive prior to 7:15 a.m. since Shore Road closes at 7:30 a.m. Entrance to the Fort from Cottage Road in South Portland, however, will remain open throughout the morning.

Race organizers are encouraging the ‘park and ride’ option and carpooling for everyone driving into the area on race day as a way to further reduce vehicle congestion and carbon emissions.

There’s also a new option for those who want to ride their bicycles on race day. The Bicycle Coalition of Maine is providing free and secure bicycle parking at the start of the race as a way to cut down on road congestion and pollution even more. The bike service will be located on Route 77 (Bowery Beach Road) just east of the start line and will be open from 6 a.m. to about 2 p.m.

Also, backpacks are not allowed at the start this year as a security precaution. Race organizers are advising runners to limit the amount of clothing and other belongings that needs to be transported to the finish. Runners will be required to place all belongings inside small clear plastic bags that will be provided at packet pick up. Baggage buses are located near the start to transport runner’s belongings.

B-tag and t-shirt and pick up

B-tag and t-shirt pickup registration for confirmed runners will take place at Cape Elizabeth High School on Thursday, Aug. 1 from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Friday, Aug. 2, from 2:30 to 8 p.m. Runners will receive disposable B-tags, which are worn on their bib to record their time for the race. Registration features an Expo of more than 50 different companies, non-profits and race sponsors, including the Nike Reuse-a-Shoe program where runners are encouraged to bring and donate their old running shoes to be recycled. Many of the vendors will offer giveaways and food vendors will have free samples.

Runner Drop Off on Race Morning
Runner drop off is at the Gull Crest Fields parking lot a half mile from the intersection of Spurwink Road and Route 77. Runners are required to be at the start line by 7:30 a.m., however, it is recommended to arrive by 6:30 a.m. to avoid heavy traffic. Roadside parking is not allowed. Race officials also ask that no walkers, joggers, spectators or bicyclists be on the road along the course after 8 a.m. as the roads must be clear for the event.

Parking at the Start

Runner parking near the Start Line will be provided at Sprague Fields located at Fowler and Ram Island Farm roads, where this year organizers say off-loading of runners at Fowler Road will have a dedicated debarkation area to ensure safer runner movement through the intersection.

Road Closings

On race day, the following roads will be closed to traffic (except shuttle buses):

• Rte. 77, Sprague Hall to Kettle Cove Road closed 6 to 10 a.m.

• Crescent Beach State Park closed 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.

• Rte. 77, Kettle Cove Road to Old Ocean House Road closed 7:30 to 10 a.m.

• Old Ocean House Road (all) closed 7:30 to 10 a.m.

• Rte. 77, at Hillway closed 7:30 to 10 a.m.

• Shore Road south of Fort Williams closed at 7:30 am.

• All of Fowler Road (except shuttle buses) closed 7:15 to 10 a.m.

• Scott Dyer Road eastbound closed 6:45 to 8 a.m.

Other important info:

Kids Fun Run – The Kids Fun Run will take place at 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 2 at the Soccer Field at Fort Williams. The races will be run in heats at different distances, according to age. If it rains, check the website at www.beach2beacon.org for updates and a decision will be made by 4 p.m. on Friday. Registration and packet pick up for the kid’s race will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday during race registration at Cape Elizabeth High School and also on Friday, Aug. 2 at Fort Williams.

Awards Ceremony – The formal awards ceremony on race day will begin promptly at 10 a.m. at Fort Williams at the top of flagpole hill, featuring check presentations and a total purse to winners of $60,000.

Race Beneficiary – The beneficiary of this year’s race is The Opportunity Alliance, a Portland, Maine-based nonprofit organization providing community-based and clinical programs to children and families throughout Maine, which will receive a $30,000 donation from the TD Charitable Foundation. The organization also will benefit from fundraising activities and publicity through its association with the race.

This year marks the 16th running of the popular TD Beach to Beacon 10K, which filled online registration in 5 minutes and is considered one of the gems on the U.S. road race circuit. The race begins near the Crescent Beach State Park entrance on Route 77 and ends 6.2 miles later in Fort Williams Park at the Portland Head Light, the most photographed lighthouse in America.

A race field of 6,000+ is expected, including a strong contingent of world-class athletes as well as top runners in Maine and across New England. The 2012 race included runners from 17 countries, 44 U.S. states and more than 240 Maine cities and towns.

TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank^®, is the title sponsor of the race founded by Joan Benoit Samuelson, the 1984 Olympic gold medalist from Cape Elizabeth and Maine’s most admired athlete. The race is directed by Dave McGillivray of DMSE Sports, who also directs the B.A.A. Boston Marathon and is regarded as one of the top road race managers in the world.

In addition to TD Bank, other major corporate partners this year include Hannaford, Nike, Poland Spring, Fairchild Semiconductor, IDEXX, Northeast Delta Dental, MaineHealth and WCSH6. For additional information about the race, visit www.beach2beacon.org, call the race hotline at (888) 480-6940 or find the race on Facebook and Twitter.

About TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank^®

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About the TD Charitable Foundation

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