Mid-Coast Sports Roundup

'Run for the Sun' race upcoming

The third annual "Run for the Sun" 5K road race will be held Saturday, July 24 at 9 a.m., in downtown Brunswick. The race benefits the Cathance River Education Alliance, a local non-profit company which manages the Cathance River Preserve in Topsham. Prize money and trophies will be awarded. FMI, active.com/running/brunswick-me/run-for-the-sun-5k-2010, runforthesun.5k@gmail.com or 207-837-5480. The registration fee is $15 pre-registration or $20 on race day.

Coastal Humane Society hosting fundraiser

Coastal Humane Society in Brunswick will host the Coastal Humane Society Golf Classic “Fore Paws,” Monday, Aug. 23 at the Brunswick Golf Club. All proceeds raised will benefit the homeless animals at CHS. The tournament will be a scramble format with a shotgun start at 8:30 am. Cost to play is $150 per player ($600 per 4 person team). FMI, coastalhumanesociety.org or 725-5051.

Freeport Gridiron Club hosting road race

The Freeport Gridiron Club will host a Run With The Falcons 5K road race Sunday, Aug. 29, beginning at 8 a.m., at the Mast Landing School in Freeport. Runners and walkers can register online for $15 or the day of the race for $20. FMI, jim.melise@gmail.com or runreg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=2412.