Lincoln Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K
Lincoln Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K is a running race on September 20, 2026 in Lincoln, ME, with entry fees from $25 to $95.
- Date
- September 20, 2026 (59 days to go)
- Location
- Prince Thomas Park, Lincoln, ME
- Price
- $25–$95
- Sport
- Running
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 Lincoln Marathon & Half with the introduction of the LINCOLN MARATHON – Full/Half/10K/5K – Running Festival on Sunday September 20, 2026 starting at 7:30 am at corner of Main St and Broadway in Lincoln Maine allowing more participants of all abilities to cross the finish line. This event is USATF sanctioned, and Boston certified (Marathon ME22003BK Half ME22004BK). All courses start at the corner of West Broadway and Main St and heads south down Rt 2 towards Enfield. This course is flat, straight and fast. (course maps can be found on our website) or The Great Lincoln Marathon 2024 · 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 September 19, 2026, from 3-6 pm at THE MAINE EXPERIENCE close to the starting line.
In 2026, we are once again offering a special medal "Run the Highlands" for participants who complete both the Bangor Marathon and the Lincoln 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
68°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lincoln Sanitary District/Wtp, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lincoln, ME
City Elevation
435 ft
Nearest Airport
BGR
Bangor International Airport · 41 mi
Major Hub
PWM
Portland International Jetport · 147 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Days to train
- Race
- Lincoln Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K
- Date
- September 20, 2026
- Location
- Prince Thomas Park, Lincoln, ME
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an 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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Lincoln Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K
Sep 20, 2026