LISBON — The Lisbon Recreation Department and the Moxie Festival Committee have announced that the application for the 2011 Moxie Day 5K Road Race (3.1 mile) on Saturday, July 9, is now available. Last year’s race attracted more than 480 runners from throughout New England.

The 16th annual race begins at 7:30 a.m., rain or shine. The route includes two steep upgrades, one at the start and the second at the two-mile mark. The race begins and ends near Lisbon High School. The $15 preregistration and $20 day of race fee includes a free Moxie 5K Race T-shirt.

Prizes will be awarded to the first male and female finishers. Awards will also be given to the first- and second-place male and female finishers in the following age categories: 12 and under, 13-16, 17-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50- 59, 60-69, 70 and over. Additional awards will be given to the first male and female Lisbon resident finishers.

There is also a kids’ pre-race fun run starting at 7 a.m. where kids of all ages race and everyone receives a prize.

Since 1983, The Moxie Festival in Lisbon has been held on the second weekend in July. The 2011 Moxie Festival weekend is July 8-10. The Festival now includes a three day pow wow; Friday night fireworks; a Saturday parade, festival and 5K race, and on Sunday, the Chief Worumbo Androscoggin River Race. Moxie was designated Maine’s official soft drink on May 20, 2005.

According to Lisbon Public Safety Officials, an estimated 40,000 people attend the three-day Moxie Festival. The town of Lisbon has approximately 9,300 residents.

To get a Moxie 5K Race application and map, visit www.moxiefestival.com or call the Lisbon Recreation Department at 353-2289.