Maine Marathon
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Maine Community Bank Maine Marathon : Portland, 2026
The Maine Community Bank Maine Marathon is organized by the Maine Track Club and takes place in Portland, Maine on Sunday, October 4, 2026. The 2026 event will mark the 35th edition. The race weekend is run by volunteers and operates as a nonprofit event with a focus on charitable giving.
Event distances include:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- Marathon Relay
- 10K
- 5K
- Virtual events
All in-person events start and finish along Baxter Boulevard at Portland’s Back Cove. The course passes tree-lined streets and coastal sections with rolling hills, ocean views and fall foliage, and it is described as being accompanied by on-course spectators and community support. Portland is noted in event materials for its artistic scene, historic character and local food and beer offerings.
Charitable information provided for the event notes more than $8,900,000 raised since 1997. In 2025 the race reported $793,285 donated to charity and that 40% of revenue was donated; the 2026 featured beneficiaries include Nanna's House, Day One, Camp No Limits and the Pine Tree Society. The weekend also relies on a large volunteer workforce, with over 900 volunteers reported in 2025. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
