Maine Races by City

Find Races in Maine by Distance

There are many different types of races in Maine of all different distances and varieties. Whether you are looking for Maine marathons, Maine half marathons, Maine 5K's, Maine 10K's, or any other Maine race distance, you can find what you are looking for below:

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Maine Races

Known for its beautiful falls and cold winters, there are plenty of opportunities to get outside in Maine.

Maine Marathons

• Moosehead Marathon – Enjoy spring in Maine at this April race. You can also opt for a half marathon distance.
• Maine Coast Marathon – Run along the coast in May choosing from full marathon, half marathon, and 5K distances.
• Pine Tree Marathon – Run through Black Cove Park in May.
• Sugarloaf Marathon & 15K – Choose your distance at this May race.
• Great Bangor Marathon and Half – Run through Great Bangor in June. You can opt for the half marathon instead of the full marathon.
• Bay of Fundy International Marathon – Cross the US/Canada border at this June race.
• Last Man Standing Ultramarathon – In August, run a 4.2 mile loop in under an hour as many times as you can at this New Gloucester race.
• Firebird Trail Races – Run 13-miles, a marathon, or a 50K trail race in Windham in August.
• Great Lincoln Marathon – Conquer this September marathon. If that’s not your speed, you can opt for a half marathon or a 5K.
• Maine Marathon – Enjoy fall at this October marathon. You can also opt for a marathon relay or a half marathon. 
• Great Waterville Marathon & Half – Enjoy a marathon or half marathon at this October race in Waterville. 
• Mount Desert Island Marathon – Run through Acadia National Park in October. You can also opt for the marathon relay or half marathon instead of the marathon.
• Millinocket Marathon – Brave the Maine winter and enjoy it at this December race. You can choose between the marathon or the half marathon.

Maine Half Marathons

• Eastern States Road Race – Enjoy a half marathon or 20-mile race at this Kittery race in March.
• On the Run Half Marathon – Run this March half marathon that starts and ends at the Brunswick Hotel in Portland. You can enjoy food and a cash bar, too.
• Lamoine Half Marathon – Enjoy this March beach run organized by the local YMCA.
• Boyden Lake Half Marathon – In April you can complete a half marathon, relay, walk or even a ruck (half marathon while carrying a 35-lb pack). It also offers a para division for the half marathon.
• Acadia National Park Half Marathon – You can walk or run this June half marathon or opt for a 10K at this race in Bar Harbor.
• Old Port Half Marathon – You can opt for the half marathon or a 5K at this June race in Portland.
• Blueberry Cove 13.1 – Enjoy Blueberry Cove at this August half marathon.
• Corporal Cole Memorial 5K & Half Marathon – In August, run this memorial race. Choose either the half marathon or 5K. Kids can participate in the kids fun run.
• Pumpkinman Triathlon and Running Festival – You can complete in several triathlon categories at this September race. It also includes relay options and an Olympic aquabike..
• Arundel Conservation Trust Trail Fest – You can choose from several distances at this September race, a half marathon, 10K, or 5K.
• Autumn and Ales Half Marathon – Celebrate fall at this September race. Opt for the half marathon, 10K, or 5K.
• Waldoboro Half Marathon – After you finish this September race, enjoy beer from a local brewery.
• Moosehorn Ghost Run Half Marathon and Relay – Enjoy a half marathon or half marathon relay at this October race in Baileyville.  

Maine Turkey Trots

• Penobscot Bay YMCA Turkey Trot 5K – Enjoy this community run in Rockport. There’s also a free kids race. 
• Turkey Trot 4 Hope – Support The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine by participating in this race. You can choose from several distances: 4 mile, 1 mile, and walk or run options.
• Bath Area Food Bank 5K Turkey Trot – Support the local food bank at this turkey trot.
• Maine Track Club Turkey Trot – Enjoy a 5K put on by the Maine Track Club. This race also offers a kids fun run.

Maine Clubs & Race Series

• New England Series – Run through several New England states when you participate in this series, including Maine in June.
• Central Maine Striders – The oldest, active running club in Maine, this running club organizes runs and races throughout the year.
• Maine Track Club – Based in Portland, the Maine Track Club organizes several runs throughout the year and supports other races.
• The Bicycle Coalition of Maine – This organization works to make Maine a safer place to bike and walk. In addition to its advocacy, it also organizes several events throughout the year.

Maine Bike Races

• Scarborough Crit – Over the year, there are a few bike races called Scarborough Crit. You can choose 19.5 miles, 23 miles, or 31.2 miles.
• Rangeley Fat Bike Loppet – Kickoff the new year and enjoy a picturesque winter at this January race. You can opt for the 16-20 mile category or the 8-10 mile category.
• Maine Maple Sunday Ride – Enjoy a 30-mile or 60-mile ride through Wiscasset in March.
• Titcomb Mountain Fat Bike Race – Enjoy this June bike race in Farmington.
• Trek Across Maine – Bike across Maine at this multi-day event in June. It’s a total of 180 miles.
• Pinebury Megacross Mountainbike Race – Enjoy a 25-mile or 50-mile race through New Gloucester in June.
• Carrabassett Backcountry Cycle Challenge – Opt for a 100K, 50K, or 25K at this July race.
• Maine Summer Adventure Race – Enjoy a race with multiple aspects including trail hiking, mountain biking, and paddling at this July race in Bethel. Select from a 24-hour, 8-hour, and 3-hour options.
• Yarmouth Clam Festival Bike Race – Celebrate clams in July with a 34.4-mile or 25-mile race.
• MAINEly Gravel – Ride through New Gloucester in August. Choose a 35-mile or 58-mile distance.
• Maine Lighthouse Ride – See lighthouses while riding along Maine’s southern coast. Choose from several distances: 25 miles, 40 miles, 62 miles, and 100 miles.
• The New England Parkinson’s Ride – Ride 100, 62, 50, 30, or 10 miles along Old Orchard Beach in September.
• Cadillac Challenge Century – Ride on Mount Desert Island in Acadia National Park at this October bike race.

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