Maine Coast Marathon
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Maine Coast Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K : Event overview
The Maine Coast Marathon Weekend takes place in Wells, Maine on May 1 and 2, 2027. The event offers multiple ways to participate along the coast, including an in-person marathon, half marathon, 5K, and a virtual run option. Runners receive a commemorative finisher medal, free finisher photos, and professional timing. A post-race celebration will be held at Wells Harbor Community Park.
Distances
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 5K
- Virtual Run
Logistics note the use of shuttle buses from designated parking lots to start locations; spectators and runners may need to use different shuttle zones. Participants must select a parking location during registration and may update it until April 28, 2027. Packet mailing is available for an extra fee with an April 9, 2027 deadline. Gear check is provided at each start and transferred to the finish; start-line gear check closes before race starts for each distance.
The event includes a pacer program with published target finish times for both marathon and half marathon. An Elite Runner Program offers complimentary entries for athletes who meet recent qualifying standards. Awards are given to overall and age-group finishers, with prize money for top overall finishers in each distance. The weekend also supports group registration, volunteers, a charity partner A Running Passion, and a merchandise collection. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
