Autumn & Ales 5K, 10K, and 1/2 Marathon
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
From the Organizer
It’s time to get ready for the 7th annual Autumn & Ales, which will be held on September 12th, 2026.
We will be doing the same great path this year and you can choose between the 5k, 10k or ½ Marathon - all leading back to some great ales to celebrate!
This year we are launching 3 new parts to our race.
- We now support team registration, so get your friends, family, or co-workers and sign up together!
- You can now set up a fundraising page! All donations and sponsorships go directly to Maine Needs.. When you create a fundraising page, you can invite others to support your run by donating to the cause.
- We will have some great swag this year to purchase - . The first 100 runners will receive a t-shirt as part of their registration, but others are able to purchase from our store. All items will be picked up on packet pick up, or at the registration table at the day of the event.
So join us and run along the marsh, celebrate with ales & raise money for this great non-profit!
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
73°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Portland Intl Jetport, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Scarborough, ME
Elevation
21 ft
Nearest Airport
PWM
Portland International Jetport · 5 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Autumn & Ales 5K, 10K, and 1/2 Marathon
- Date
- September 12, 2026
Coming Up
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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 Autumn & Ales 5K, 10K, and 1/2 Marathon?
- Autumn & Ales 5K, 10K, and 1/2 Marathon is a running race held in Scarborough, Maine on September 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 Autumn & Ales 5K, 10K, and 1/2 Marathon?
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Scarborough, Maine at 55-73 Manson Libby Road, Scarborough, ME. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Autumn & Ales 5K, 10K, and 1/2 Marathon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Autumn & Ales 5K, 10K, and 1/2 Marathon
Sep 12, 2026