It grew from 169 participants in its first year (1976) to approximately 2000 runners and walkers for the 2011 race.
Since 2002, the race has been directed by the Four on the Fourth Board (local residents closely associated with the Bridgton Public Library).
[1] The race attracted 2028 runners in 2011 from more than 35 states and numerous foreign countries.
[2] Most of the proceeds of the race go to the Bridgton Public Library and other local charities.
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