Dempsey Challenge

Exciting News!

In honor of the 10th Dempsey Challenge, we will have all new maps and routes! Please check back later for details.

The Dempsey Challenge presented by Amgen is a fundraising experience for the Dempsey Center in Lewiston, Maine. It is made up of various cycling distances (10, 25, 50, 70 and 100 miles), and a 5K (3.1 mile) and 10K (6.2 mile) run/walk. 

Participants 18 and over are required to raise $150 (and encouraged to raise even more!) as they prepare for The Dempsey Challenge.

The Dempsey Center provides free quality of life care to anyone impacted by cancer.Every dollar raised by Dempsey Challenge participants directly benefits the Dempsey Center — a leader in quality of life care for individuals and families impacted by cancer.

After Party with live music in the Gritty’s & Baxter Brewing Finish Line Beer Garden to cheer on the last finishers!

Registration and your fundraising minimum include:

• Dempsey Challenge official participant t-shirt
• Dempsey Challenge BPA-free water bottle
• Reusable grocery bag
• Virtual Event Bag with coupons and special deals from local and national businesses
• One beer ticket
• One meal ticket for the Lobster Trap
• Chip ID on your bib for finish line recognition (we make every effort to announce your name as you cross the finish line)

$50 (plus fundraising) through March 1.