Sponsors & Partners
Title and Founding Sponsor
About TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank ®
TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank, is one of the 10 largest banks in the U.S., providing over
9.9 million customers with a full range of retail, small business and commercial banking products and services at more than 1,100 convenient locations throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Metro D.C., the Carolinas and Florida. In addition, TD Auto Finance, a division of TD Bank, N.A., offers vehicle financing and dealer commercial services. TD Bank and its subsidiaries also offer customized private banking and wealth management services through TD Wealth ® . TD Bank is headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J. To learn more, visit www.td.com/us. Find TD Bank on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TDBank and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TDBank_US and www.twitter.com/TDNews_US.
TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank, is a member of TD Bank Group and a subsidiary of The Toronto-Dominion Bank of Toronto, Canada, a top 10 financial services company in North America. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges under the ticker symbol “TD” To learn more, visit www.td.com/us.
Corporate Sponsors
Nike
Nike presently employs over 22,000 people worldwide, from Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon, and European World Headquarters in Hilversum, The Netherlands, to nearly every region around the globe. We operate on six continents, and our suppliers, shippers, retailers and service providers employ close to one million people. For more information, visit https://www.nike.com/.
Delta Dental
Northeast Delta Dental is a dental insurance company providing dental benefits to individuals and families and businesses of all sizes in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Northeast Delta Dental administers dental benefits for more than 770,000 people, with a network of 1,712 participating dentists, or 89% of the total dentists in the tri-state area. Visit nedelta.com .
L.L.Bean, Inc.
L.L.Bean, Inc. is a leading multichannel merchant of quality outdoor gear and apparel. Founded in 1912 by Leon Leonwood Bean, the company began as a one-room operation selling a single product, the Maine Hunting Shoe. Still family owned, Shawn Gorman, great grandson of Leon Leonwood Bean, was named Chairman of the Board of Directors in 2013. While its business has grown over the years, L.L.Bean continues to uphold the values of its founder, including his dedication to quality, customer service and a love of the outdoors. L.L.Bean products are rigorously tested, guaranteed to last and always shipped free. In the past five years, L.L.Bean has donated over $6 million toward conservation and land stewardship.
The 220,000 sq. ft. L.L.Bean retail store campus in Freeport, ME, is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and welcomes more than 3 million visitors every year. L.L.Bean can be found worldwide at www.llbean.com, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, Google+andInstagram.
Maine Health
MaineHealth is a non-profit health system whose members and affiliates – including hospitals, physician practices, long-term care facilities, home care agencies, and support services – are working together to make our communities the healthiest in America. MaineHealth works to ensure quality, locally-governed health care for southern, central, and western Maine.
NEWS CENTER Maine
NEWS CENTER Maine is a local media organization that connects with all of Maine through television broadcast, digital, social and streaming platforms. Our goal is to make life better for Mainers through innovative storytelling, top-quality entertainment, and effective marketing opportunities for businesses. NEWS CENTER Maine is the NBC affiliate in the WCSH 6 Portland and WLBZ 2 Bangor markets, and is owned by TEGNA Inc. For more information, visitNEWSCENTERMaine.com .
Poland Spring
Poland Spring® Brand 100% Natural Spring Water, is proud to be the Official Bottled Water of the Beach to Beacon 10k for the 21st year running. With roots in Maine dating back over 170 years, Poland Spring is committed to making their home state a great place to live & work through sponsorships, donations and volunteer efforts. Today, Poland Spring is proud to turn a renewable natural resources into 800+ good jobs for the people of Maine through 3 bottle facilities and 8 spring water source within the state. Keeping Maine beautiful is part of who Poland Spring is. Their team of natural resource managers continuously monitor and manage each spring source with long-term sustainability in mind. Poland Spring has a lot of love for Maine. After all, it’s been their home for nearly two centuries. So while you’re training for race day, be sure to stay hydrated with Poland Spring water. Visit Poland Spring at the Poland Spring Preservation Park in Maine or online at www.polandspring.com , on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .
Founded in 1950, Dunkin’ is America’s favorite all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods. Dunkin’ is a market leader in the hot regular/decaf/flavored coffee, iced regular/decaf/flavored coffee, donut, bagel, and muffin categories. Dunkin’ has earned a No. 1 ranking for customer loyalty in the coffee category for 16 years running. The company has more than 12,600 franchised restaurants in 40 countries worldwide. Dunkin’ is part of the Inspire Brands family of restaurants. For more information, visit www.DunkinDonuts.com.
UNUM
Unum is proud to sponsor the TD Beach to Beacon 10K Wheelchair division race and has been a proud partner for 21 years. We are committed to supporting our employees, which goes beyond just providing the benefits and resources needed to ensure they can thrive personally, professionally, financially and emotionally. It is also about building a culture that fosters genuine connections with colleagues and with the communities where we work and live.
Unum Group is an international provider of workplace benefits and services, has been helping workers and their families for more than 175 years. Through its Unum and Colonial Life brands, the company offers disability, life, accident, critical illness, dental, vision and stop-loss insurance; leave and absence management support and behavioral health services. In 2023, Unum reported revenues of about $12 billion and paid nearly $8 billion in benefits. The Fortune 500 company is one of the 2023 World’s Most Ethical Companies, recognized by Ethisphere®.
Visit the Unum newsroom for more information, and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
KIDS FUN RUN
Oakhurst
From the original Oakhurst Dairy, founded by the Bennett family on Woodford Street in Portland in 1921, to the modern 100% farmer-owned dairy on Forest Avenue in Portland, Oakhurst has always stood for The Natural Goodness of Maine. It’s about more than milk. It’s about standing up for what you believe, and doing what’s right.
The Natural Goodness of Maine is their heartfelt pledge to not only offer the freshest products day in and day out, but to conduct business transparently, in ways that honor their customers, the environment and their responsibility to next generation. All of their milk comes from local Maine farmers who took the first farmers pledge to keep artificial growth hormone out of milk. Today, they extend this commitment by reducing their environmental impact, keeping their footprints as small as possible, and finding ways to support healthy active kids.
Food Tent
Hannaford
Hannaford Supermarkets is committed to providing customers with healthy grocery choices and partnering with communities to meet local needs. The grocer, which operates 185 supermarkets in the Northeast, was founded in Portland, Maine, and is headquartered in Scarborough. All its stores offer the Guiding Stars nutrition navigation system to help customers identify healthy foods. Most stores also offer a full-service pharmacy and nutrition advice from Hannaford registered dieticians.
Hospitality Sponsor
Courtyard Portland Downtown/Waterfront
Step into modern comfort and convenience at Courtyard Portland Downtown/Waterfront. Ideally located in the heart of downtown Portland, Maine, our hotel provides easy access to a variety of area attractions, such as Old Port, the University of Southern Maine and Cross Insurance Arena. Just 4.1 miles from Portland International Jetport, we also offer a complimentary airport shuttle service. Retreat to our spacious rooms and suites with luxurious bedding, complimentary Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Head to our warm and welcoming lobby, featuring space to work, relax and socialize. Visit The Bistro, our signature restaurant, for a satisfying breakfast and morning coffee, and swing by in the evening for dinner and a cocktail. During downtime, exercise at our fitness center and take a swim in our indoor pool. Reserve one of our flexible meeting rooms if you’ll be hosting a business or social event during your visit. Find everything you need for a successful stay at Courtyard Portland Downtown/Waterfront.