The Dempsey Challenge

Saturday, Oct. 2, (day one of two-day event)

5:30 to 7:30 a.m.

Registration and packet pickup at Simard-Payne Memorial Park for runners and walkers only

8 a.m.

10K and 5K Run/Walk

10:30 a.m.

Kids’ Fun Run

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Packet pickup at Simard-Payne Memorial Park for cyclists

8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Festival in the Park, including Health and Wellness Expo, Vendor Fair, KidZone, 5 & 10K Café (participants only), Food Court, Spirit of Hope tent, The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing tent, live entertainment, health screenings and more.

1 to 2 p.m.

Survivor/Caregiver Event: Scott Burton, cancer survivor, comedian, author and world-class juggler to speak at The Public Theatre, 31 Maple St., Lewiston. Free tickets: Reserve online or call 207.795.2440.

7 p.m.

Dempsey Challenge “Fun Raiser” at Gritty McDuff’s featuring The Pete Kilpatrick Band, 68 Main St., Auburn