Portland Thanksgiving Day 4 miler
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Distance
- 1K · Other
- Price
- $3–$33
From the Organizer
Please join us for a Southern Maine running tradition, the 45th Annual Portland Thanksgiving Day 4-Miler & Kids K. The 2 loop, certified 4 Miler course winds through Portland's Historic Old Port and Downtown Districts. The Kid's K (.62 miles) starts at Monument Sq, runs to the Court House and back to finish in front of City Hall.
This is an all volunteer effort. Proceeds to benefit Partners for World Health, Portland Trails, the St. Patrick’s Secondary School in Iten, Kenya and various area non - profits.
Our food drive, now in it's 41st year, will benefit Project Feed, an area emergency food pantry. Please consider bringing non-perishable items to donate on race day!
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
45°
Typical Low
29°
Chance of Rain
38%
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
City 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.
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Days to train
- Race
- Portland Thanksgiving Day 4 miler
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Portland Thanksgiving Day 4 miler?
- Portland Thanksgiving Day 4 miler is a running race held in Portland, Maine on November 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 Portland Thanksgiving Day 4 miler?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Portland, Maine at 284 Cumberland Avenue United States. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Portland Thanksgiving Day 4 miler?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Portland Thanksgiving Day 4 miler
Nov 26, 2026