The Call to Duty Memorial was founded in 2001 by then Berlin Police Chief Al Tardif. The committee was responsible for creating a memorial in front of the Berlin Police Department in honor of three officers who died in the line of duty: Officer Dorman Wheelock, Officer Robert Devoid, and Sergeant Paul Brodeur.The committee is comprised of family members of the fallen officers, police officers currently serving or retired from the North Country, other Police Dept staff, and community members. The committee has also spearheaded a scholarship fund initiative used to provide funds to students continuing their education in pursuit of a public safety role.The committee has assisted more than 45 students and provided more than $22,000 in scholarship monies to support their educational and future endeavors.
The Call To Duty Memorial Committee will be releasing a 2025 date in the near future for our 3rd Annual road race/walk & fun run/walk to raise funds for the Call to Duty Memorial & Scholarship Fund.Our goal is to continue to make this an annual event for families and runners to enjoy for years to come. Our focus is to honor the brave men who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty, and grow the funds for scholarship recipients.All proceeds from the event go to the "Call To Duty Memorial Scholarship Fund" for the perpetual care of the memorial, and to provide eligible students with scholarship money to pursue public safety careers.
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Race length: 10K (fun-run is 1.5 miles)Date: TBD 2025Race Start: 9:00am (Rain or shine)Registration: 7:30am - 8:30am on the Gorham CommonLocation: Gorham, NH USATF Certification # NH23006BKStart: Route 16 near the Great Gulf Wilderness TrailheadEnd: Gorham Common by the Information BoothParking: At the finish (Gorham Common) Shuttle will be provided from 7:30 to 8:30 (limited parking spaces at the start - see below for parking map)Entry Fees:
2024 Fee was $40 and $50 after 9/1/24.
Cancellation Policy: In the event that you need to cancel your registraiton, a full refund will be given for cancellations occurring prior to 9/1/24T-Shirts: Included with registration fee for the first 100 registrants of the 10K. Additional shirts and other merchandise will be available for purchase.Raffle Tickets: Will be available for purchase for chances to win many great pries! Each 10K racer gets one free raffle ticket.COURSE SAFETY INFO:
- Stay on the marked course
- Follow the directions of race volunteers and Police/Fire Personnel who will be staged along the course route.
- Water Stations will be set up along the course.
- Medical Personnel will be available if needed.
Honoring & Remembering Our Fallen Officers
Officer Robert Devoid
Officer Dorman Wheelock
Sergeant Paul Brodeur
Officer Jerome Piet
2024 Call to Duty 10K Race Images
Lt Priest presents the flag at the opening ceremony
Start of the Race
First Place Mens, Corey Girard
First Place Female, Sarah Hjelmstad
Second Place Male - Adam Marsh
Second Place Female - Audrianna Lefebvre
Third Place Male - Ken Lavoie
Third Place Female - Riley Fitzmorris
Family Crosses Finish Line
10K Race Map
1.5M Fun Run/Walk Map
Parking Map at Main Event Area / Race Finish
