A chance to run with the best
Today's annual road racein Cape Elizabeth lets local competitors rub elbows with the world's elite.
Just focus on the negative ... split, that is
Most running experts agree: Resist the urge to start off too fast in the Beach to Beacon, and you'll be rewarded in the end. [Pub. 07/31/04]
Elite runners expecting a tight B2B race
While Catherine Ndereba aims for a sixth women's title, the men's field is as deep as ever. [Pub. 07/31/04]
Glenn Jordan
: Worth the crowds? Soak it all up and see
The feel-good factor of Beach to Beacon is difficult to overestimate. [Pub. 07/31/04]
A renewed Beacon of hope
Former Beach to Beacon record holder Khalid Khannouchi is back after a three-year absence.[Pub. 07/31/04]
Inspiration runs in his family
A lesson from his grandfather in 1972 has shaped the way B2B race director Dave McGillivray approaches running ... and life.[Pub. 07/31/04]
Maine men's race is wide open; Beck may be good bet for women
Will a talented youngster or respected elder be the first Maine male finisher at B2B? It's quite a tough call. [Pub. 07/31/04]
Running in strong company
The Beach to Beacon has races within the race, including the Corporate Challenge for employees. [Pub. 07/30/04]
Mainers to watch
Although defending champion Eric Giddings will not be competing, there will be plenty of others worthy of Maine honor.[Pub. 07/28/04]
They race and yes, inspire
The Beach to Beacon will have a father-son entrant that shows us that anything is possible.[Pub. 07/28/04]
Inspiring athletes heading for Cape
Team Able intends to boost the intensity level in the wheelchair division of the Beach to Beacon 10K. [Pub. 07/27/04]
Giddings looking further down the road
Eric Giddings won't defend his Maine men's division title in this year's Beach to Beacon 10K road race. [Pub. 07/8/04]
Spring Point Ledge 1897 -- 54-foot white brick and cast-iron cylindrical
tower on breakwater. West side main channel, Portland Harbor, South Portland. Good views of light accessible by car; some walking probable; respect
signs.
Portland Breakwater 1855/1875 -- 20-foot off-white cast-iron cylindrical tower atop octagonal pier. West side main channel, Portland Harbor, South
Portland.
Portland Head 1791 -- 80-foot white fieldstone and brick conical tower. South side Portland Harbor entrance, Cape Elizabeth. Good views of light accessible by car; some walking probable; respect
signs.
Cape Elizabeth -- East Light 1827/1874 -- 67-foot white cast-iron conical tower, on Staples Point, southeast tip of Cape Elizabeth, view from Dyer Point, active; West Light, 300 yards north, privately owned and inactive.
Halfway Rock -- 77-foot white granite conical tower, 10 miles east of Cape Elizabeth off Harpswell Neck, can be seen from Portland Head or land's end, Route 24, Bailey Island.
Willard Beach, South Portland
Sandy beach with gentle surf. Appeals to families. Parking for 75 cars. Rest-rooms and lifeguards.
Crescent Beach State Park, Cape Elizabeth
Fine sandy beach at the top of the "crescent," but rocky toward the water. Gentle surf popular with families. Plenty of parking available. Snack bar, picnic tables, bike racks, toilets and lifeguards. Open Memorial Day through Columbus Day. Contact information: (207)799-5871.
Two Lights State Park, Cape Elizabeth
Views of Casco Bay. Picnic tables and grills are available. A shelter and sites for groups are also available by reservation for a fee. Open all year. Contact information: (207)799-5871
South Portland-Cape Elizabeth Historical Society
Local artifacts from Cape Elizabeth and South Portland.
Local History Museum, Braeburn Avenue, South Portland
799-1977
Check the Greater Portland pages of the Travel section to get ideas for other things to do or places to visit.
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