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First of all, thank you for supporting these incredible women. Triathlon isn't an easy sporting event to watch because it covers so much area; but, here are some tips!
The SMCC campus is home base for TRI and the best location to see your athlete several times. However, the intense winter storms of 2023-24 damaged the bunkers that support the hill overlooking Spring Point Ledge Beach (the swim start and finish). Spectators are not allowed on the hill or in the surrounding area (in yellow on the map below). Also, because of storm erosion and degrading conditions, spectators are asked to NOT enter the Greenbelt from Willard Beach.
- SWIM - There are limited spots along the sea wall overlooking the beach. Spectators may line up along the SMCC pier and on the backside of the historical society building. Spectators are not allowed in the mini-transition area or on the lawn where opening ceremony takes place. You will not be able to access the Lighthouse Jetty
- BIKE - To see athletes go out onto the course and return, spectators can line up along the far side of Fort Rd. Willard square is fantastic spot to see many athletes! Please note, Willard Square is closed to vehicular traffic. Plan on getting there by foot or bike. Please note the entire course and help support along all 15 miles!
- RUN - The finish line is by far the most exciting and emotional place to be at TRI! Another great location is along Broadway, Benjamin Pickett, and Bug Light Park.
Packets will need to be picked up and bikes racked during the Expo at Southern Maine Community College on Saturday, July 19 from 10am to 2pm. Participants must bring a photo ID and will only be allowed to pick up their own packets. Participants must reach their $500 fundraising minimum by Thursday, July 17th at 5pm to receive their packets.
If packet pick up is impossible on Saturday, participants can pick up the packet on Sunday morning. Please note: we will not be handing out incentives on Sunday morning. Participants who pick up their packet on Sunday morning will need to arrange an alternative time to pick up their incentives from the Maine Cancer Foundation office in Falmouth, ME.
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Registration is nonrefundable and nontransferable. If you withdraw from the race prior to May 1, 2025, you will not be responsible for meeting the fundraising minimum of $500. Participants dropping out after May 1 will be required to meet the $500 minimum.
You must contact Maine Cancer Foundation at (207) 773-2533 or email [email protected] to withdraw.
Keep in mind, this is a Fundraising Mission in the form of a triathlon.
The matching gifts process is initiated by the donor. After making a gift, contact your company’s human resources department for paperwork and/or procedures. (Each company is a little different.) The matching gift information is then sent by the donor or company to Maine Cancer Foundation ([email protected]) for validation and credit to the participant’s fundraising efforts.
Please note, many matching programs can take days, weeks, or even months to arrive at MCF. Plan ahead to ensure your matches count towards your fundraising minimum. Matching donations received after 5pm on July 17, 2025 will not be applied in time to determine your incentive level.
No. Each individual is responsible for meeting her own $500 fundraising minimum. Donations cannot be transferred.
You can change your status by contacting Maine Cancer Foundation at (207) 773-2533 or email allison@mainecancer.org.
Typical requests are: change of swim wave or change the race leg of a team member, etc.
Relay team rosters must be completed by June 15, 2025. The team captain is responsible to make sure each leg of the race is covered. If there is an unfilled leg after this date, and MCF does not hear from you, we will position the team captain in the missing discipline as well.
If you need to add a relay team member after June 1 her registration fee is $500 (which covers the fundraising minimum).
Yes. Replacement team members can register before June 15. The Team Captain must contact our Event Manager: Allison Richards at Maine Cancer Foundation at 207-773-2533 or [email protected]
Clinic fees are nonrefundable. Assuming there is space available, you may change clinics by emailing [email protected].
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The Tri for a Cure will not be cancelled for any reason other than severe conditions posing extreme danger to athletes, volunteers, and spectators. Maine Cancer Foundation reserves the right to alter the course in any way deemed in the best interest of volunteers and athletes. This includes, but is not limited to the distance or shape of course, removing one of the disciplines, postponing the start, etc. There will be NO REFUNDS in the case of changes or course cancellations due to weather. If canceled, Tri for a Cure will not be rescheduled.
This is a Fundraising Mission. Your registration fee covers the cost of your event expenses. This maximizes the impact of your fundraising dollars on our goal – fighting cancer in Maine though prevention, early detection, and access to care.
All Tri for a Cure participants must be 16 years of age by December 31, 2025.
All registration types costs $75.
One registrant will choose to 'start a team' and will name the relay team when she registers. The other team members will 'join' the team.
Each team member is required to meet her own $500 fundraising minimum by July 17 at 5pm. Fundraising is by individual, not by relay team.
Guaranteed Entrants are women who earned a spot by fundraising more than $1500 in 2024 OR are using a spot provided by one of our corporate sponsors of the event. This allows you to register before TFAC registration is open to the general public.
This does not mean you are automatically entered into the 2025 event - you still must register.
There will be a Survivor-Relay wave after the Survivor wave. Please ensure your Survivor-teammate is registered as a Survivor in order to swim in that relay wave.
Checks can be made out to Maine Cancer Foundation. Make sure they put "Tri for a Cure" and your name on the memo line. They can be mailed to us at 170 US Route 1, Suite 250, Falmouth, ME 04105 and we'll credit them to your fundraising account.
We are always pleased to work with members of the press to help cover our events.
If your organization would like to attend the Tri for a Cure please request a press pass at [email protected] or call 207-773-2533.
The Portland and South Portland area offers many hotel and accommodation options. We recommend booking early, as summer availability can be limited.