Lincoln Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K
- Date
- September 20, 2026
- Location
- Prince Thomas Park, Lincoln, ME
- Distance
- Lincoln Marathon · Lincoln Half Marathon · Lincoln 5K - 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 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
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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Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Lincoln Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K
- Date
- September 20, 2026
- Location
- Prince Thomas Park, Lincoln, ME
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 Lincoln Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K?
- Lincoln Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K is a running race held in Lincoln, Maine on September 20, 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 Lincoln Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K?
- Sunday, September 20, 2026 in Lincoln, Maine at Prince Thomas Park, Lincoln, ME. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Lincoln Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Lincoln Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K
Sep 20, 2026