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Running Races in Maine
Maine currently has 88 upcoming races with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Portland, Kennebunk, Bar Harbor and Bath have the largest concentration of events.
By distance, that includes 51 5Ks, 23 10Ks, 18 half marathons and 15 marathons. Many events offer more than one distance, so a race can appear in more than one of those counts.
June (14), September (12) and November (12) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 65 annual races are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 88
- Active listings
- 153
- Cities with races
- 77
Browse Maine races by distance
Upcoming races in Maine
The next 60 of 88 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Mousam Lake Sanford Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5KSanford, MEMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K ~400 runners
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest races in Maine
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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St. Mary's Steps for Hope 5K Run/Walk and Kids Obstacle CourseLewiston, ME Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~24,949 runners
When races happen in Maine
- January
- 4 upcoming races
- February
- 2 upcoming races
- April
- 4 upcoming races
- May
- 10 upcoming races
- June
- 14 upcoming races
- July
- 9 upcoming races
- August
- 7 upcoming races
- September
- 12 upcoming races
- October
- 11 upcoming races
- November
- 12 upcoming races
- December
- 3 upcoming races
Maine cities with the most races
- Portland
- 13 upcoming races
- Kennebunk
- 4 upcoming races
- Bar Harbor
- 3 upcoming races
- Bath
- 3 upcoming races
- Cape Elizabeth
- 3 upcoming races
- Falmouth
- 3 upcoming races
- Lincoln
- 3 upcoming races
- Old Orchard Beach
- 3 upcoming races
Running in Maine cities
Browse Maine races by month
Annual events awaiting their next date
These races are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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St. Mary's Steps for Hope 5K Run/Walk and Kids Obstacle CourseLewiston, ME Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~24,949 runners
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Mount Desert Island Marathon, Half & RelayBar Harbor, ME Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathonHalf MarathonRelay ~1,800 runners
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The Greater LA Triple Crown 5k SeriesAuburn, ME Usually held in August · next date not announcedEmily's Run (Reg Closes July 17th @ 10am)Emily's Run - AWDL-A Bridge RunL-A Bridge Run - AWD +1 more ~800 runners
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Weekly Back Cove SeriesPortland, ME Usually held in August · next date not announcedBACK COVE SERIES 5K ~250 runners
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Little Duck 50kWindham, ME Usually held in October · next date not announced50k Trail Race10k Trail Race ~50 runners
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St. Joseph Hospital's Commit to Community: 5K Walk, 5K Run, 10K Run and Kids Obstacle CourseBangor, ME Usually held in September · next date not announced5K10K ~45 runners
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Cherry Hill Farm UltraGorham, ME Usually held in September · next date not announced50K25K10K ~28 runners
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5K for heating oil supporting the Maine Veterans ProjectBrewer, ME Usually held in October · next date not announced5K
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9/11 Heroes Run - Brunswick, MEBrunswick, ME Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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ACT Trail FestArundel, ME Usually held in September · next date not announced1/2 Marathon10K Walk/Run Race5K Walk/Run RaceKid's Bike Race
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Autumn & Ales 5K, 10K, and 1/2 MarathonScarborough, ME Usually held in September · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K
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Bad Little Trail Run - 8mile Run and 2.5mile run/walkWhitneyville, ME Usually held in September · next date not announced8 Miles2.5 Miles
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Bath Area Family YMCA Haunted Hustle 5K Walk Run & Kids Fun RunBath, ME Usually held in October · next date not announced5K0.25 Miles
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Belfast Lions Club Ghostly Gallop 5kBelfast, ME Usually held in October · next date not announced5K
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Bradbury Badass RacesPownal, ME Usually held in September · next date not announcedPounderHalf-Pint
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Cape Split Schoolhouse RunAddison, ME Usually held in September · next date not announced6.6 Miles3 Miles
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Eliot Festival 5K Road RaceEliot, ME Usually held in September · next date not announced5K (17 & below)5K (18+)
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Fairgrounds 5k, Mile & MarketCumberland Center, ME Usually held in August · next date not announced1 Mile0.5 Miles5K
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Farm to Farm UltraFreeport, ME Usually held in September · next date not announced50 Miler30 Miles10 Miles
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G.E.M. (Going the Extra Mile for recovery)Newcastle, ME Usually held in August · next date not announced4.2 Miles
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Grahamtastic Connection 5K Run & WalkSpringvale, ME Usually held in October · next date not announced5K
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KAT-Walk & Karo-5K for Brain Aneurysm AwarenessPortland, ME Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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Moxie's Memorial 5kOxford, ME Usually held in October · next date not announcedIn Person 5kVirtual 5k
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Mt. A Trail Challenge 5K/1 MileYork, ME Usually held in September · next date not announced5K1 Mile
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Patrick's Recruitment For Peace 3rd Annual Stronger Together 5kPittsfield, ME Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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Patten Pioneer Days Color RunPatten, ME Usually held in August · next date not announced100 Yards1K
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Pound The Pavement 5K Color Fun Run/WalkBangor, ME Usually held in October · next date not announced5K
Races in nearby states
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- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
Running Races in Maine: common questions
- How many races are there in Maine?
- RaceRove currently lists 88 upcoming races in Maine with a confirmed date, plus 65 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Which Maine cities have the most races?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Portland (13), Kennebunk (4), Bar Harbor (3), Bath (3) and Cape Elizabeth (3).
- When is race season in Maine?
- Of the upcoming races listed, the busiest months are June (14), September (12) and November (12).
- What is the biggest race in Maine?
- By estimated field size, the largest race listed in Maine is the St. Mary's Steps for Hope 5K Run/Walk and Kids Obstacle Course, with about 24,949 runners across all of its distances.
Search every race in Maine
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