The ninth annual Westport Island Shore Run 10k Road Race will be held Sunday, August 18 beginning at 9 a.m., on bridge-accessible Westport Island. This exciting race will be run on a beautiful USATF-certified course through scenic pine and fir tree forests and over two bridges spanning inlets to Heal Cove and Montsweag Bay.

The race will start at the Old Town Hall on the Main Road at 9 a.m. The 3.5 mile “fun walk” begins at 8:30 a.m.

The proceeds from the event go to the Westport Island Volunteer Fire Department. Over the past eight years, over $10,000 has been raised to benefit the island firefighters. Come be a part of the “best little 10k race in Maine.”

Online registration for the 10k road race and “fun walk” is now open at www.westportisland.org, or through www.active.com. Race-day registration takes place at the historic Old Town Hall, beginning at 7:30 a.m.

Computer timing services will be provided for the ninth year in a row by 5k Sports Race Management. There will be distance mile markers and water stations on the course route. On-site EMTs and medical assistance will be available, if needed. The race is sanctioned by USATF-Maine.

Awards will be presented to top male and female finishers, and to age group winners. Race T-shirts are only guaranteed to those who preregister online or by mail before July 26, 2013.

Post-race refreshments and the awards ceremony will take place at Old Town Hall. For additional information about the race, go to www.westportisland.org.