Saturday, March 17
PRESQUE ISLE: Phi Theta Kappa/Northern Maine Community College Leprechaun Run/Walk. Distances: 1K, 2K and 5K. Registration: 8 a.m. at NMCC, 33 Edgemont Dr. Race start: 9 a.m. Prizes awarded to winner of each running race. Cost: $5/student, $10/community member. Free T-shirt, entry into drawing for various door prizes. Visit www.nmcc.edu/event/phi-theta-kappa-honor-society-leprechaun-run-walk FMI
Saturday, March 24
MADAWASKA: Acadia FCU Marathon. Aroostook Cup Series Race 6. 40-kilometer freestyle race with cash prizes; 20K freestyle race. Race start: 10:30 a.m. at Four Seasons Trails, 425 Spring St. Fee: $25/40K racers, $20/20K racers, $10/18 and under. Pasta meal with lots of raffle prizes for all skiers. Visit www.fourseasonstrail.org/acadia-fcu-marathon FMI
Ongoing programs
PRESQUE ISLE: Nordic Heritage Sport Club Adult Ski Night. Tuesdays; 6-8 p.m. at Nordic Heritage Center, 450 Fort Rd. Group skiing and instruction for all abilities. Cost: free. Equipment rentals available, please arrive no later than 5:45 p.m. Contact Tom Chasse (207-769-2453) or tomsharo@yahoo.com FMI
PRESQUE ISLE: Nordic Heritage Sport Club Youth XC Ski Club. Saturdays; 10-11:30 a.m. at Nordic Heritage Center, 450 Fort Rd. For grades 4-8. Want to learn more about XC skiing? Try something new? The Aroostook County Bill Koch Club is for you; play games, learn technique, and have fun on skis! Cost $15/child. Contact Lydia Streinz lstreinz@rsu39.org FMI
PRESQUE ISLE: County Strides Running Group. Sundays; 10 a.m. at various locations. Open to all abilities; be ready for an easy run of 30-45 minutes, and bring friends. Visit County Strides at www.facebook.com/groups/447181508818122 FMI
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