Races Marathon · Portland, USA
Maine Marathon
Maine Marathon is a rolling marathon in Portland, USA, held each October. An out-and-back course that starts and finishes on Baxter Boulevard beside Back Cove. The organiser calls it moderately hilly, with views of the Portland skyline and Casco Bay. Early October in Portland is usually cool and often bright, with race-morning temperatures of about 5 to 16°C. Portland's rolling course rewards effort-based pacing — hold steady effort on the rises and let the pace return on the descents.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
October
next: Sunday 3 October 2027
Course
rolling
Marathon
Conditions
Early October in Portland is usually cool and often bright, with race-morning temperatures of about 5 to 16°C.
Racing this course well
An out-and-back course that starts and finishes on Baxter Boulevard beside Back Cove. The organiser calls it moderately hilly, with views of the Portland skyline and Casco Bay.
Portland's rolling course rewards effort-based pacing — hold steady effort on the rises and let the pace return on the descents.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
Official Maine Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 3 October 2027
- Start time
- 07:45
- Also on the day
- half-marathon, marathon relay
The course in numbers
- Layout
- Out-and-back
- Surface
- Paved road
- Course status
- USATF certified (ME24001DT)
- Boston qualifier
- Yes
Worth knowing
- Marathon walkers who expect to average 13 minutes per mile or slower may start early at 6:30 a.m.
Pick your goal for Portland
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common marathon goals:
The date shown is the one the organiser has announced. Change it if yours differs.
Build your training around Maine Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Maine Marathon?
- The next Maine Marathon is on Sunday 3 October 2027 in Portland, USA. It is held each October.
- Is the Maine Marathon course flat?
- An out-and-back course that starts and finishes on Baxter Boulevard beside Back Cove. The organiser calls it moderately hilly, with views of the Portland skyline and Casco Bay.
- How do I enter the Maine Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served.
- Is the Maine Marathon a Boston qualifier?
- Yes. The Maine Marathon is run on a certified course, so a time set here can be used to apply for the Boston Marathon.
- How should I train for the Maine Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Maine Marathon's profile and the October weather, then protect consistency — with RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week, so one bad week never derails the block.
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