Join us for the 22nd Annual Mary's Firemen for a Cure™ at Lost Valley in Auburn on March 7, 2026.

ABOUT

Since 2004, Mary's Firemen has raised over $375,000 for breast cancer patients in Maine and to raise awareness of this deadly disease. Mary and Wayne Allen started "Firemen for a Cure" at Shawnee Peak in Bridgton, Maine to give firefighters the opportunity to raise awareness about breast cancer. Mary was a long-time employee at Shawnee Peak and had been fighting breast cancer for nearly 10 years. Wayne is a volunteer firefighter in North Bridgton. Unfortunately, Mary lost her courageous battle in 2005, but Wayne and her three adult-children, Christine, David and Ryan Soutter renamed the event, "Mary's Firemen for a Cure" in 2006 and have been holding the event in memory of Mary. In 2020, Mary’s Race found a new home at Lost Valley in Auburn and continues to grow year over year.

This year's event features races between departments from all over northern New England. Teams of four firefighters will race down a slalom course in full turnout gear while carrying a 50ft length of hose. In addition to the races, there will be kids' events, raffles, a 50/50 and a live auction. All proceeds will benefit the Dempsey Center, which provides personalized and comprehensive cancer care at no cost to anyone impacted by cancer.

2026 SCHEDULE

HOW TO REGISTER

• Team Captains will register a team for $150 (Fee includes 4 day/night lift tickets, t-shirt and chili lunch)
  • Choose Firefighter Team to register your competing team and your team fundraising goal. 
  • Add your Team Members:
    • Enter the name of the 4 competing team members
  • START FUNDRASISING! 
    • Teams are encouraged to raise money because for each $100 raised, one second is taken off the team's fastest race time!
    • Once your team is established, ask your family and friends to join the team as a FUNDRAISER TEAM MEMBER
      • There is NO FEE to join as a fundraising team member - invite as many people to join your fundraising team as you'd like! The more money raised to hit your goals the better! All funds raised will go directly towards making life better for people with cancer.

Teams are encouraged to register in advance by February 20, 2026 to assist with planning for this incredible event! Teams may also register now and pay as late as race day.

Discounted lift tickets are also available for family members of racers! 

Questions? Email Dave Soutter at dcsoutter@gmail.com.

Join as a Fundraiser (Non-Competing Team Member)

Want to support your Firefighter Team’s fundraising efforts without hitting the slopes? You can register as a Fundraiser to help your team reach their overall fundraising goal — no skiing required!

As a fundraising team member, you’ll join your team’s roster and contribute by raising donations on their behalf. While you won’t be competing in the ski event, your efforts are just as important in helping your team make an impact and reach their goal.