Maine Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Location
- Baxter Boulevard, Portland, ME
- Distance
- Marathon · Half Marathon · Marathon Relay & more
From the Organizer
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.
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Maine Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay?
- Maine Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay is a running event held in Portland, ME. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Maine Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Portland, ME at Baxter Boulevard, Portland, ME. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Maine Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Maine Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay
Sep 26, 2026