Augusta Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K - Running Festival
- Date
- July 12, 2026
- Location
- 397 Civic Center Dr, Augusta, ME
- Distance
- Augusta Marathon · Augusta Half Marathon · Augusta 10K - Running Festival & more
From the Organizer
Maine Endurance Sports Alliance (MESA) a 501(c)3 nonprofit is proud to continue the great running history established by The Great Augusta Marathon & Half with the introduction of the AUGUSTA MARATHON – Full/Half/10K/5K – Running Festival on Sunday July 12, 2026 starting at 7 am at Elk Lodge, 397 Civic Center Dr, Augusta Maine allowing more participants of all abilities to cross the finish line. This event is USATF sanctioned, and Boston certified (Marathon ME25002JK). The full marathon will run from 397 Civic Center Dr out Route 11/27 to Belgrade Lakes Maine and back to the beginging. (course maps can be found on our website) or The Great Augusta Marathon & Half 2025 · 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 July 11, 2026, from 3-6 pm at THE MAINE EXPERIENCE close to the starting line.
In 2026, we are offering a special medal "Run the Moose" for participants who complete both the Augusta Marathon and the Waterville 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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
80°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Augusta State Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Augusta, ME
Population
18,999
as of 2023
Elevation
224 ft
Nearest Airport
AUG
Augusta State Airport · 1 mi
Major Hub
PWM
Portland International Jetport · 54 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Augusta Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K - Running Festival, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Augusta Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K - Running Festival
- Date
- July 12, 2026
- Location
- 397 Civic Center Dr, Augusta, ME
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Augusta Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K - Running Festival?
- Augusta Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K - Running Festival is a running race held in Augusta, Maine on July 12, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Augusta Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K - Running Festival?
- Sunday, July 12, 2026 in Augusta, Maine at 397 Civic Center Dr, Augusta, ME. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Augusta Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K - Running Festival?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Augusta Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K - Running Festival
Jul 12, 2026