Maine Marathon

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Sports & AdventurePortland
Dates4 October 2026Confirmed listing
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceWith more than 5, 000 registrants in 2025
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Maine Marathon in Portland

The Maine Marathon is Portland, Maine's largest marathon, held annually on the first Sunday in October since 1992, evolved from the earlier Casco Bay Marathon, run from 1978 to 1987. It offers a full marathon, half marathon, and marathon relay on an out-and-back course along Portland's Back Cove, up the coast through Falmouth and Cumberland to a turnaround in Yarmouth.

The Maine Marathon traces its roots to the Casco Bay Marathon, which ran from 1978 through 1987 along Portland's coastal edge before the event was reorganized and re-launched as the Maine Marathon in 1992.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

With more than 5,000 registrants in 2025, it is the largest marathon in Maine and the state's second-largest road race of any distance

02

The mystery stays covered

Since 1997 the race and its participants have raised nearly $9 million for charity, with a dedicated Charity Bib Program and featured beneficiaries each year, and roughly 40 percent of 2025 revenue was donated to charity

03

The city starts moving

Beginning in 2024, it became one of the first U

04

The water draws everyone in

road races to award non-binary athletes the same prize money as top male and female finishers

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The race's charity-first structure is its defining and specific tradition: runners and relay teams commonly run in support of the year's featured beneficiary organizations through the Charity Bib Program

Water and renewal

Living ritual

a formal fundraising mechanism embedded in registration rather than a generic road-race add-on

The sacred route

Living ritual

The race also maintains a published winners list dating back two decades

The local code

Living ritual

reflecting its standing as a competitive event within New England's fall racing calendar

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

4 October 2026

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Standard October New England distance-running attire: layered running gear appropriate for cool fall race-morning temperatures, often in the 40s and 50s Fahrenheit at the start, that can be...

Safety

At Maine Marathon, respect barriers, moving equipment and marshal guidance; photos are never worth stepping into active areas.

Where to stay

Base yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Maine Marathon runs late.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map45.52 N, 122.68 WOpen in Google Maps

Portland, ME

Nearest airportPDX — Portland
TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaBase yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Maine Marathon runs late.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Portland via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Portland, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for October.Compare faresFestival gearStandard October New England distance-running attire: layered running gear appropriate for cool fall race-morning temperatures, often in the 40s and 50s Fahrenheit at the start, that can be shed as the day warms; moisture-wicking layers are recommended given Maine's variable early-October weather.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Maine Marathon?

Maine Marathon is listed for 4 October 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Maine Marathon take place?

The festival is listed in Portland, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

One day is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Portland, ME

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLmainemarathon.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed dates4 October 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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