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Maine Marathon
Maine Marathon is a marathon and half marathon event held in Portland, Maine. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, October 3, 2027. About 2,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- October 3, 2027
- Location
- Portland, ME
- Field size
- ~2,500 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, October 3, 2027
- Location
- Portland, Maine
- Distances
- Marathon, Half
- Field size
- About 2,500 runners
- Course
- Rolling hills
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- mainemarathon.com
Registration, course & weather
- Start time
- 7:45 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Out-and-back course; Road surface; 858 ft gain, 858 ft loss (official course data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier
About the Maine Marathon
Maine's premier marathon, run along Casco Bay and Back Cove during peak fall foliage. Offers a full, half, and 2-4 person relay starting and finishing in Portland.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- 35th edition in 2026; one of New England's longest-running marathons; USATF-certified; Boston qualifier; raised $7M+ for charity since 1997
- Notes
- Established marathon with great local support
More marathons in Maine
Coming up next, by confirmed date.
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Guides from the RaceRove blog
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Maine Marathon: common questions
- When is the Maine Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, October 3, 2027.
- Where is the Maine Marathon held?
- In Portland, Maine.
- What distances does the Maine Marathon offer?
- Marathon and Half.
- How many people run the Maine Marathon?
- About 2,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Maine Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- What time does the Maine Marathon start?
- 7:45 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Maine Marathon?
- Out-and-back course; Road surface; 858 ft gain, 858 ft loss (official course data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier.
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