The Dempsey Challenge presented by Amgen is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 2 and Sunday, Oct. 3 at Simard-Payne Police Memorial Park in Lewiston. The Challenge, founded by actor, Maine native and avid cyclist Patrick Dempsey, is an annual international fundraising platform in Lewiston/Auburn, Maine which benefits The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing at Central Maine Medical Center. A 5-kilometer (3.1 mile) run/walk and 10-kilometer (6.2) mile run/walk are scheduled for Oct. 2 and cycling rides of 10, 25, 50 and 100-miles are scheduled for Oct. 3. Weekend festivities include a Festival in the Park including a Health and Wellness Expo, Vendor Fair, KidZone and live entertainment. Fees:$35 for either 5K or 10K run/walk on Oct. 2 and $75 for one of four cycling rides on Oct. 3. There is a $150 fundraising minimum per registrant 18 years and over. (from maineevents.com)

http://www.dempseychallenge.org

• This event has passed.
  October 2 - 3, 2010
  October 2, 2010 to October 3, 2010
• Simard-Payne Police Memorial Park
  Lewiston, ME
• Contact Wendy Tardif for more information
  (207) 795-5546