Maine Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay
Race Date
Sep 26, 2026
Location
Portland, ME
Race Highlights
- USATF-certified half marathon course along Portland's scenic Back Cove and Casco Bay
- Peak fall foliage in October — one of New England's most beautiful race weekends
- Boston Marathon qualifier for the full marathon distance
- Family-friendly weekend in Portland with breweries, Old Port, and easy spectator access
- 13 years of race results with a strong and growing community of runners
The Experience
The Maine Community Bank Maine Marathon features an out-and-back course for all three races -- marathon, relay and half marathon -- with rolling hills and views of the Portland skyline, the Back Cove, Casco Bay, and peak fall foliage. The Marathon is USATF certified and a Boston Marathon qualifier. The Half Marathon is also USATF certified, and the Marathon Relay is a 2 to 4-person marathon-length event. Make it a weekend for the whole family! Enjoy Portland’s breweries, restaurants, Old Port shopping and scenic beauty before and after your race. Your family and friends can easily access the start/finish line along beautiful Back Cove.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Start Time
7:45 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
Baxter Boulevard, Portland, ME, 04101
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Elevation Gain
888'
Elevation Loss
883'
Max Elevation
202'
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
ME24002DT · Expires 2034 · Maine Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Course Map
1 other map for this race
Historical Performance
Median Finish
2:07:57
9:46/mi
Winning Time
1:04:39
4:56/mi
Finishers (2025)
2,375
States Represented
49 / 50
Gender Split
Finish Time Distribution
FASTER 25%
1:51:29
MEDIAN
2:07:57
SLOWER 25%
2:27:36
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
54°
Afternoon (High)
68°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
81%
Humidity
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