The weather looks like it will be just perfect for the 8th Annual Westport Island Shore Run - “Maine’s Best Little 10K Road Race” – which takes place this year on Sunday, August 19, beginning at 9 a.m. In this exciting 10K road race on bridge-accessible Westport Island, the runners will race on a USATF-certified course through scenic pine and fir tree forests and over two bridges spanning inlets to Heal Cove and Montsweag Bay.

There will also be a 3.5 mile "Fun Walk" starting at the Old Town Hall at 8:30 a.m. The race is to benefit the Westport Island Volunteer Fire Department, whose members will be directing traffic and providing logistical support at the race. Over the last seven years, the race has generated almost $10,000 in proceeds for the Volunteer Fire Department.

The registration for the race takes place online at www.westportisland.org, or on race day at the Old Town Hall, at 1185 Main Road (Route 144), about seven miles south of the Westport exit off Route 1. Post-race refreshments, awards ceremony and race and walk participant raffle also take place at the Old Town Hall. Come join us in celebrating the contributions made by the brave men and women of the Westport Island Volunteer Fire Department, and participate in the race, the "fun walk," or just come cheer!"

Our 2012 sponsors include: Maine Yankee; Boothbay Region Boatyard; Sheepscot River Mooring and Marine Service; Water Doctors LLC; Abbott, Inc.; Wiscasset Ford; Rynel; Newcastle Chrysler Dodge Jeep; Bath Savings Bank; Ames True Value Supply; Norm's Used Cars; Sharon Drake Real Estate; Shaw's; Hampton Inn of Bath; and the Maine Running Store.

Directions and additional information about the race can be found at www.westportisland.org.