Maine Running Races
158 upcoming races across Maine in the next 12 months, from local 5Ks to marathons and ultras. Updated nightly. Want filters, maps, and radius search? Open Maine in the Race Finder.
By distance: Marathons · Half Marathons · 5K Races · 10K Races · Ultras
By city: Portland
Racing in Maine: what the calendar looks like
There are 158 races on the Maine calendar over the next 12 months, which works out to roughly 3 every weekend. September is the busiest month with 58 races; February is the quietest with 1. The busiest places to race are Portland (14), Bangor (7), Kennebunk (6).
Of those, 92 offer a 5K, 26 offer a 10K and 16 offer a Half Marathon. The next marathon is Lincoln Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K on September 20 in Lincoln. The next half marathon is 2026 Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Half Marathon and Fall 5K on September 12.
By race count Maine ranks 34th of 51 states.
Races by month
- Sep 202658 races
- Oct 202645 races
- Nov 202617 races
- Dec 20263 races
- Jan 20272 races
- Feb 20271 race
- Apr 20275 races
- May 20277 races
- Jun 20279 races
- Jul 20278 races
- Aug 20273 races
September 2026
- Sat 9/524th Randall's Run/Walk for the Gym 5KSPRINGVALE, ME · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 9/5Cherry Hill Farm UltraGorham, ME · 50K · 25K · 10K · from $85 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 9/5Eastern Trail parkrun, BiddefordBiddeford Eastern Trail, ME · 5K · Trail · every Saturday, 53 dates · register ↗
- Sat 9/5Last Man Standing UltramarathonNew Gloucester, ME · Timed · from $135 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 9/5Merrymeeting parkrunMerrymeeting Dog Park, ME · 5K · every Saturday, 53 dates · register ↗
- Sat 9/5Shaw Cherry Hill Farm parkrunShaw Cherry Hill Farm, ME · 5K · every Saturday, 53 dates · register ↗
- Sun 9/6Long Island Labor Day Lobster 5kLong Island, ME · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
- Mon 9/7Bangor Labor Day 5 MilerBangor, ME · 5 Mile · register ↗
- Mon 9/7Caribou Labor Day 5 milerCaribou, ME · 5 Miles · from $15 · register ↗
- Wed 9/9Adult Morning Running GroupMain Street, ME · register ↗
- Sat 9/122026 Annual NCC 5K & Fun RunNewport, ME · 5K · register ↗
- Sat 9/122026 Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Half Marathon and Fall 5KBar Harbor, ME · Half Marathon · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
- Sat 9/129/11 Heroes Run - Brunswick, MEBrunswick, ME · 5K · from $36 · register ↗
- Sat 9/12Autumn & Ales 5K, 10K, and 1/2 MarathonScarborough, ME · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $45 · register ↗
- Sat 9/12Happy Moose Half Marathon and Four in the Forest Trail RaceOxford, ME · Half Marathon · 4 Miles · Trail · from $20 · register ↗
- Sat 9/12Megunticook Trail FestivalCamden, ME · 50K · 20K · 10K · Trail · register ↗
- Sat 9/12Patrick's Recruitment For Peace 3rd Annual Stronger Together 5kPittsfield, ME · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
- Sat 9/12Pie in the Sky 5kOrono, ME · 5K · register ↗
- Sat 9/12Pumpkinman Triathlon FestivalSouth Berwick, ME · from $135 · register ↗
- Sun 9/139/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun RunGorham, ME · 5K · 1 Mile · from $5 · register ↗
- Sun 9/13BRADBURY BADASS RACESPownal, ME · Ultra · register ↗
- Sun 9/13Bentley's Saloon Shake it like a lost Tail 5kArundel, ME · 5K · from $40 · register ↗
- Sun 9/13Pumpkinman Half Marathon and Running Festival!South Berwick, ME · 5K · 8.7 Miles · 30K · Half Marathon · 1 Mile · from $20 · register ↗
- Sun 9/13Run for FunNorway, ME · 5K · from $15 · register ↗
- Sun 9/13Walk into the History of Negutaquet Conservation AreaNorth Berwick, ME · register ↗
- Mon 9/14Boys Fall Running ClubCumberland, ME · register ↗
- Mon 9/14Cross Country Running (Gr. 1-6)Cape Elizabeth, ME · register ↗
- Mon 9/14Fall RUN Club for Kids!Turner, ME · register ↗
- Tue 9/15Girls Fall Running ClubCumberland, ME · register ↗
- Wed 9/16FREE Info Session: The Plains of AfricaOld Orchard Beach, ME · register ↗
- Wed 9/16Suicide Prevention & Intervention TrainingSouth Berwick, ME · register ↗
- Fri 9/18Will to Run ChallengeKennebunk, ME · 15K · 5K · 10K · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 9/19Aroostook House of Comfort's 4th Annual Walk for HospiceCaribou, ME · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 9/19Cape Split Schoolhouse RunAddison, ME · 6.6 Miles · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
- Sat 9/19Dempsey ChallengeLewiston, ME · 65 Miles · 50 Mile · 25 Miles · 5K · 10K · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 9/19Mt. A Trail Challenge 5K/1 MileYork, ME · 5K · 1 Mile · Trail · from $20 · register ↗
- Sat 9/19The Waldoboro Half MarathonWaldoboro, ME · Half Marathon · from $20 · register ↗
- Sun 9/20Almost Half Way to St. Patrick's Day 5KPortland, ME · 5K · from $26 · register ↗
- Sun 9/20BLAZO-LEAVITT HOMESTEAD (1812 & 1817) TOURNorth Parsonsfield, ME · register ↗
- Sun 9/20KAT-Walk & Karo-5K for Brain Aneurysm AwarenessPortland, ME · 2.5 Miles · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
- Sun 9/20Lincoln Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5KLincoln, ME · Marathon · Half Marathon · 5K · 10K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sun 9/20River Driver 50 MilerLincoln, ME · 50 Mile · from $150 · register ↗
- Sun 9/20Timberclaw Partner Relay: 3 Hour ChallengeLebanon, ME · Ultra · from $120 · register ↗
- Sun 9/20Wellspring's 11th Annual 5K Race for RecoveryBangor, ME · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
- Wed 9/23Hart's Turkey TrainFalmouth, ME · register ↗
- Thu 9/24OOB History at the Historical SocietyOld Orchard Beach, ME · register ↗
- Sat 9/262026 ACT Trail FestArundel, ME · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · Trail · register ↗
- Sat 9/262026 Travis Mills Foundation Plane Pull®Portland, ME · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 9/26Carver Memorial Library Book It 5KSearsport, ME · 5K · 0.5 Miles · from $28 · register ↗
- Sat 9/26EMDSS EXTRAvaganza 2026Bangor, ME · 1 Mile · from $10 · register ↗
- Sat 9/26Eliot Festival 5K Road RaceEliot, ME · 5K · Road · register ↗
- Sat 9/26RUN4LIFE-MAINEPatten, ME · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
- Sun 9/27Bad Little Trail RunWhitneyville, ME · 8 Miles · Trail · from $25 · register ↗
- Sun 9/27Farm to Farm UltraFreeport, ME · 50 Mile · 30 Miles · 10 Mile · register ↗
- Sun 9/27Hollis Harvest HustleHollis Center, ME · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sun 9/27Phil Soule Phlail 5K Run & Walk - 20th AnnualBrunswick, ME · 5K · register ↗
- Sun 9/27Pleasant Mountain RaceBridgton, ME · Half Marathon · Trail · register ↗
- Sun 9/27St. Joseph Hospital's Commit to Community: 5K Walk, 5K Run, 10K Run and Kids Obstacle CourseBangor, ME · 5K · 10K · from $10 · register ↗
October 2026
- Thu 10/1FREE Info Session: Costa Rica & Croatia, Slovenia & Adriatic ToursOld Orchard Beach, ME · register ↗
- Sat 10/3Fight Back 5K Run/WalkNorway, ME · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
- Sat 10/3Mary Parker Memorial Run, Walk, Wag 5KBar Harbor, ME · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 10/3Peace Ridge Sanctuary’s 5k Run for the Animals & 1 Mile Fun WalkAlbion, ME · 5K · Trail · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 10/3Saddleback Oktoberfest 5kRangeley, ME · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
- Sun 10/4Empty Arms Walk 2026 Presented by DarlingsBangor, ME · 1 Mile · from $20 · register ↗
- Sun 10/4Live Laugh Run- Becca 4-Ever in our Hearts; 5k (3 Mile) Walk or RunSouth Paris, ME · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sun 10/4Maine Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon RelayPortland, ME · Marathon · Half Marathon · 5K · 10K · from $35 · register ↗
- Sun 10/4Pound The Pavement 5K Color Fun Run/WalkBangor, ME · 5K · from $15 · register ↗
- Sun 10/4Waterville Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K - Running FestivalWaterville, ME · Half Marathon · Marathon · 5K · 10K · from $45 · register ↗
- Sat 10/10Gorham Knights 5KGorham, ME · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 10/10Maguire's Midcoast Community ChallengeWiscasset, ME · 5K · from $45 · register ↗
- Sat 10/10Moose on the Run 5k/10kGreenville, ME · 5K · 10K · from $40 · register ↗
- Sat 10/10North American Wife Carrying Championship®Newry, ME · from $40 · register ↗
- Sun 10/1112th Annual Ocean Commotion 5K Run/Walk and 5K Virtual ChallengePhippsburg, ME · 5K · from $10 · register ↗
- Sun 10/1127th Annual Waterford Fall Foliage 5K Road Race/Fitness Walk & 1 Mile Fun RunWaterford, ME · 5K · Road · from $2 · register ↗
- Sun 10/11Beach and Road 10KOld Orchard Beach, ME · 10K · from $28 · register ↗
- Sun 10/11Central Maine Striders Fall Classic 10KWaterville, ME · 10K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sun 10/11St. Mary's Steps for Hope 5K Run/Walk and Kids Obstacle CourseLewiston, ME · 5K · from $10 · register ↗
- Sun 10/11Sugarloaf Uphill ClimbCarrabassett Valley, ME · 2.5 Miles · from $55 · register ↗
- Sun 10/11The Land of Light 100kNorway, ME · 100K · register ↗
- Sun 10/11VALLEY LODGE (CIRCA 1792) TOURWest Baldwin, ME · register ↗
- Sun 10/11Waterford Fall Foliage 5K Road Race & 1 Mile Fun RunWaterford, ME · 5K · 1 Mile · Road · register ↗
- Mon 10/12Tour de Gourd | 5k run & 2 mile walk | Damariscotta Pumpkinfest | MaineNewcastle, ME · 5K · 3K · from $10 · register ↗
- Tue 10/13RETIREMENT: MAKING YOUR MONEY LASTCornish, ME · register ↗
- Thu 10/15Tour the Buxton-Hollis Historical Society (Instructor: Historical Society Staff)Buxton, ME · register ↗
- Sat 10/175K for heating oil supporting the Maine Veterans ProjectBrewer, ME · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 10/17The Monster DashBiddeford, ME · 1 Mile · register ↗
- Sun 10/182026 Grahamtastic Connection 5K Run & WalkSpringvale, ME · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
- Sun 10/182026 Runnin' Monks 5K Road RaceStandish, ME · 5K · Road · from $25 · register ↗
- Sun 10/18Cameron Mahoney 5k Memorial Run/WalkWells, ME · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
- Sun 10/18Fair Election 5KFalmouth, ME · 5K · from $26 · register ↗
- Sun 10/18Little Duck 50kWindham, ME · 50K · 10K · register ↗
- Sun 10/18Little Duck 50k & 10kWindham, ME · 50K · 6.5 Miles · from $65 · register ↗
- Sun 10/18Save Your Breath 5KAugusta, ME · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 10/242026 Flutie 5K for Autism: Rome, MERome, ME · 5K · from $8 · register ↗
- Sat 10/24Bath Area Family YMCA Haunted Hustle 5K Walk Run & Kids Fun RunBath, ME · 5K · from $10 · register ↗
- Sat 10/24Belfast Lions Club Ghostly Gallop 5kBelfast, ME · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 10/24Wicked 5K & 10KKennebunk, ME · 5K · 1K · 10K · from $15 · register ↗
- Sun 10/25Great Pumpkin 10KSaco, ME · 10K · from $15 · register ↗
- Sun 10/25Maine Summit Trek for Tree 2026Auburn, ME · register ↗
- Sat 10/31Holistic Hustle 5K/10KKennebunkport, ME · 5K · 10K · 0.5 Miles · from $10 · register ↗
- Sat 10/31I Heart Biddeford 5KBiddeford, ME · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 10/31Thorne Head Trail RunBath, ME · 4K · Trail · from $35 · register ↗
- Sat 10/31Trick or Trail: A Costumed 5K Trail Run at the Wells Reserve at LaudholmWells, ME · 5K · Trail · from $35 · register ↗
November 2026
- Sun 11/1Moosehorn Ghost Run Half-Marathon and RelayBaileyville, ME · Half Marathon · from $26 · register ↗
- Thu 11/5From clutter to clarity: A graceful approach to later life organizing; Paperwork, Downsizing and Preserving What Matters MostKittery, ME · register ↗
- Sat 11/710th Annual Portland Waterfront 5KPortland, ME · 5K · from $12 · register ↗
- Sat 11/7St. Thomas Mingle Jingle Run 5K & Turkey TrotSanford, ME · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sun 11/8Bold Coast BashCutler, ME · 50K · 10.5 Miles · register ↗
- Sun 11/8Kick Out Mesothelioma 5-Miler & 2.5 Mile Walk In Memory of John W. Griffin (1941-2003)Portland, ME · 5 Miles · from $26 · register ↗
- Sun 11/8Panther 5K Pi RunYarmouth, ME · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
- Sat 11/1413th Annual Wells Veterans Day 5KWells, ME · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sun 11/15Turkey Trot Tune Up and Kid's Turkey DashPortland, ME · 3.5 Miles · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 11/213rd Annual Turkey Trot - 5K Run/WalkHollis Center, ME · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sun 11/22Maine Track Club Turkey Trot 5KCape Elizabeth, ME · 5K · from $15 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Bath Area Food Bank 5K Turkey TrotBath, ME · 5K · from $50 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Outfitters Turkey TrotKennebunk, ME · 5K · from $40 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Portland Thanksgiving Day 4 milerPortland, ME · 4 Miles · 0.6 Miles · from $3 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Turkey Trot 4 HopeNorway, ME · 4 Miles · 1 Mile · from $25 · register ↗
- Sun 11/29Ugly Sweater 5K 2026Waterboro, ME · 5K · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
- Mon 11/30The Rescue of the Squalus SubmarineKittery, ME · register ↗
December 2026
- Wed 12/2Hunter Safety CourseThorndike, ME · register ↗
- Sat 12/5Ugly Sweater 5K & Merry MileFalmouth, ME · 5K · 1 Mile · from $15 · register ↗
- Sat 12/19Seaside Santa DashKennebunk, ME · 5K · 1K · 10K · from $15 · register ↗
January 2027
- Sun 1/10Indoor Insanity 5K 2027Waterville, ME · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
- Sun 1/17Jimmy the Greeks Frozen 4-MilerOld Orchard Beach, ME · 4 Miles · from $26 · register ↗
February 2027
- Fri 2/5Last Skier StandingRumford, ME · Timed · register ↗
April 2027
- Sat 4/32027 Bust 'N' BurnNewry, ME · from $70 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 4/10Falmouth 4-MilerFalmouth, ME · 4 Miles · from $26 · register ↗
- Sun 4/11Boyden Lake Half-MarathonPerry, ME · Half Marathon · 5 Miles · from $27 · registration closed · register ↗
- Mon 4/19Patriots Day Seaside Dash 5K / 10K / Kid's DashKennebunk, ME · 5K · 10K · 1K · from $15 · register ↗
- Sun 4/25Dash for Dogs 5k Run or WalkLewiston, ME · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
May 2027
- Sat 5/1Dash for the Derby 5KPortland, ME · 5K · from $28 · register ↗
- Sun 5/2Mental Health Matters 5kCumberland Center, ME · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sun 5/2Salty's 5K & 10K Double NubbleYork Beach, ME · 5K · 10K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sun 5/9Jennie's RunBath, ME · 5K · from $15 · register ↗
- Sun 5/9Portland Sea Dogs Mother's Day 5KPortland, ME · 5K · 1 Mile · from $27 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sun 5/16Bath at Play's Spring Colors 5k and Half-k Color RunBath, ME · 5K · from $5 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sun 5/16Casey's RunWaterboro, ME · 5K · from $20 · registration closed · register ↗
June 2027
- Sun 6/6Maine Running Hall of Fame 5K In Memory of Julius MarzulPortland, ME · 5K · from $26 · register ↗
- Sat 6/122027 New England Series - Day 6 (ME)Sanford, ME · register ↗
- Sun 6/13Bangor Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K - Running FestivalBangor, ME · Marathon · Half Marathon · 5K · 10K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sun 6/13Luv 2 Run Portland 5KPortland, ME · 5K · from $26 · register ↗
- Sun 6/13Moosehead Marathon, Half, 10k and 5kGreenville, ME · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · Marathon · from $35 · register ↗
- Thu 6/17Gorham 4-MilerGorham, ME · 4 Miles · from $26 · register ↗
- Sat 6/19Waldoboro Day 5KWaldoboro, ME · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sun 6/20Bay of Fundy International MarathonLubec, ME · Marathon · register ↗
- Sun 6/20Raccoon Run 5KPortland, ME · 5K · from $26 · register ↗
July 2027
- Sun 7/4Stars & Stripes 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun RunRangeley, ME · 5K · 1 Mile · from $35 · register ↗
- Sat 7/10Back Cove Backyard UltraPortland, ME · Timed · register ↗
- Sun 7/11Windham Center 5K In Memory of Elliot P Fogg (1929-1999)Windham, ME · 5K · from $26 · register ↗
- Sat 7/17Yarmouth Clam Festival Kids Fun RaceYarmouth, ME · 1 Mile · from $15 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sun 7/18Augusta Marathon - 5K/10K/Half/Full - Running FestivalAugusta, ME · Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 7/24Tough Mountain ChallengeNewry, ME · 5K · Trail · from $119 · register ↗
- Sun 7/25Mini Mountain ChallengeNewry, ME · Trail · from $24 · register ↗
- Sun 7/25PLAYTRI - IRONMAN 70.3 MAINE/AUGUSTAAugusta, ME · from $75 · register ↗
August 2027
- Sat 8/7Blue Hill Mountain Trail FestBlue Hill, ME · 50K · 25K · 10K · 5K · Trail · register ↗
- Sun 8/8Blue Lobster 4-MilerKennebunk, ME · 4 Miles · from $26 · register ↗
- Sun 8/29Blueberry Cove 13.1 2027Tenants Harbor, ME · register ↗
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