
Lincoln Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K
Lincoln Marathon offers a flat, fast course through Maine's small-town charm.
Race Date
Sep 20, 2026
Location
Lincoln, ME
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, September 20, 2026
- Location
- Lincoln, Maine
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2 Miles, 5K, 10K
- Course
- Out & Back
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 74
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Lincoln Marathon, a USATF-sanctioned event organized by the Maine Endurance Sports Alliance, presents a compelling opportunity for runners seeking a fast, flat course. This race, now in its second edition, aims to foster community health and support local economies through endurance sports.
Runners will find the course, which heads south down Route 2 towards Enfield, to be exceptionally flat and straight, ideal for those aiming for personal bests. The race boasts a generous no-time-limit policy, welcoming participants of all abilities to achieve their goals.
With a median field size of around 50 finishers and a repeat-runner rate of approximately 3%, the Lincoln Marathon offers an intimate, community-focused atmosphere. The event provides a T-shirt and finisher's medal, with a vendor area at the finish line and ample nearby parking, making it a potential destination for families.
Race-provided description
Maine Endurance Sports Alliance (MESA) a 501(c)3 nonprofit is proud to continue the great running history established by The Great Lincoln Marathon & Half with the introduction of the LINCOLN MARATHON – Full/Half/10K/5K – Running Festival on Sunday September 20, 2026 starting at 7:30 am at corner of Main St and Broadway in Lincoln Maine allowing more participants of all abilities to cross the finish line. This event is USATF sanctioned, and Boston certified (Marathon ME22003BK Half ME22004BK). All courses start at the corner of West Broadway and Main St and heads south down Rt 2 towards Enfield. This course is flat, straight and fast. (course maps can be found on our website) or The Great Lincoln Marathon 2024 · Ride with GPS We have already secured Pine Tree Racing Services to be the official timer for the race. There is NO TIME LIMIT - we want you to reach your goal to complete the race. For participants who have "BOTTLES", we will accept "BOTTLES" at the operations tent at the starting line until 6:00 am. These will be on a special table at each water station for the participants to pick up. We will have a vendor area at the finish line for participants and their guests. There is plenty of nearby parking, affordable lodging and dining to make this a destination for the whole family. More information can be found on our website www.mesa-maine.org or on our Facebook page Maine Endurance Sports Alliance. Packet pickup will be September 19, 2026, from 3-6 pm at THE MAINE EXPERIENCE close to the starting line. In 2026, we are once again offering a special medal "Run the Highlands" for participants who complete both the Bangor Marathon and the Lincoln Marathon. Participants can run a combination of a full and half, 2 full or 2 half races to qualify. NEW IN 2026, we are offering a special medal "Vacationland Triple Crown" for participants who complete 3 of our 4 races in 2026. Participants can run a combination of a full and half, 3 full or 3 half races to qualify.
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Start Time
7:30 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt & Finisher's medal
Start Location
Prince Thomas Park, Lincoln, ME, 04457
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Out & Back
Terrain
road
Scenery
Small Town
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
+0.14 m
Separation
1.5%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
ME22004BK · 2022 Great Lincoln Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Solid Pick402 years running
~50 finishers a year
small race — neutral
3% returning runners
USATF certified · 5 timing sources · 5 photos
runners from 5 states
winner 1:17:37
typical high 68°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
52°
Afternoon (High)
68°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
78%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 74 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
74
Median time
2:06:16
Latest turnout
40
States
5
Turnout by year
2024–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Lincoln Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K?
The Lincoln Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K is held on Sunday, September 20, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
Where does the Lincoln Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K take place?
It takes place in Lincoln, Maine.
What distances does the Lincoln Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2 Miles, 5K, 10K.
Is the Lincoln Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K course flat and good for a PR?
The Lincoln Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K is a ultra-flat, out & back course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Lincoln Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K?
HalfRuns has finish records for 74 runners who have completed the Lincoln Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K.
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