Maine Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay
- Date
- September 26 – October 12, 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.
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
67°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Portland Intl Jetport, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Portland, ME
Population
68,505
as of 2023
Elevation
8 ft
Nearest Airport
PWM
Portland International Jetport · 3 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 Maine Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
110
Days to train
- Race
- Maine Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay
- Date
- September 26 – October 12, 2026
- Location
- Baxter Boulevard, Portland, 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 Maine Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay?
- Maine Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay is a running race held in Portland, Maine on September 26, 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 Maine Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Portland, Maine at Baxter Boulevard, Portland, ME. Check the 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 the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Maine Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay
Sep 26, 2026