Waterville Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K - Running Festival
Waterville Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K - Running Festival is a running race on October 4, 2026 in Waterville, ME, with entry fees from $45 to $125.
- Date
- October 4, 2026 (73 days to go)
- Price
- $45–$125
- 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 Waterville Marathon & Half with the introduction of the WATERVILLE MARATHON – Full/Half/10K/5K – Running Festival on Sunday October 4, 2026 (NEW DATE) starting at 7:00 am at Thomas College in Waterville Maine allowing more participants of all abilities to cross the finish line. This event is in the process of being USATF sanctioned, and Boston certified. All courses start at Thomas College, travel along Rt 104 into the beautiful countryside of Waterville, Sydney and Oakland Maine and back to Thomas College. (course maps can be found on our website).
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 October 3, 2026, from 3-6 pm at THE MAINE EXPERIENCE close to the starting line and the morning of the race at the registration tent.
In 2026, we are offering a special medal "Run the Moose" for participants who complete both the Augusta Marathon and the Waterville 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
64°
Typical Low
43°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Waterville Trtmt Plt, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Waterville, ME
Population
16,704
as of 2023
City Elevation
304 ft
Nearest Airport
AUG
Augusta State Airport · 17 mi
Major Hub
PWM
Portland International Jetport · 70 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 Waterville Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K - Running Festival, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
73
Days to train
- Race
- Waterville Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K - Running Festival
- Date
- October 4, 2026
Want more races like this?
Enter your email and we'll send more your way.
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.
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
More Running races near Waterville, ME
The Gem Foundation 5K - 2026
5K · From $20 · 33 Union Street
16 miles away
Patrick's Recruitment For Peace 3rd Annual Stronger Together 5k
5K · From $35 · 200 Forest St
22 miles away
The Waldoboro Half Marathon
Half Marathon · From $20 · 1885 Atlantic Hwy
33 miles away
Peace Ridge Sanctuary’s 5k Run for the Animals & 1 Mile Fun Walk
5K · From $25 · Northeast Equine Sanctuary
10 miles away
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Waterville than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
Plan your trip to WatervilleFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Waterville Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K - Running Festival?+
When and where is the Waterville Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K - Running Festival?+
How do I register for the Waterville Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K - Running Festival?+
Waterville Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K - Running Festival
Oct 4, 2026