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Cheer at the Maine Marathon with the Parkinson's Foundation!
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Portland, ME
Details
Date:
October 4, 2026, 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
Time Commitment:
A few hours
Commitment Details:
Come cheer all athletes on the course! Arrive by 7:00 am (before road closures) and plan to cheer for three/four hours (or more)! We recommend bringing a lawn chair and dressing in layers.
Recurrence:
One time only
Volunteers Needed:
15
Cause Areas:
Disability, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans
Good For:
Kids, Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
Other Requirements:
Must have transportation to and from cheer site. Minimum three hours on site due to road closures. We recommend bringing a lawn chair, water/snacks, and wearing clothing in layers.
Wheelchair Accessible
Description
Join the Parkinson's Champions Maine Marathon Cheer Zone!
Sunday, October 4, 2026 in Portland, ME
Come join us to cheer on our Parkinson's Champions amazing team members and the over 3,000 athletes in the Maine Marathon, Half Marathon and Relay.
Cheer Spot Location: 46 Veranda St, Portland
Park: on Veranda St. between Sherwood and Washington Ave.
Arrive by: 7 am (before road closures). Plan to cheer for at least 2-3 hours.
Located at approx. mile 2.5 out (all athletes) and mile 11/24 back (half/full marathon)
Bring your energy and your loudest cheers! We’ll have cowbells and pom poms ready. We encourage you to bring your own handmade signs.
RSVP and questions: aherrmann@parkinson.org
Location
On-site
Maine Marathon Course Mile 2.5 outside the Grateful Cup
46 Veranda St, Portland, ME 04103, USA
Directions
Park: on Veranda St. between Sherwood and Washington Ave.
