New England Challenge

New England Challenge I - May 8 to 10, 2026

A three-day series of races held across Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. All races are USATF sanctioned and the full marathons are USATF certified. Each event uses looped courses with specific lap lengths and out-and-back segments.

Maple Leaf Marathon - 05/08/2026, Lake Morey, Fairlee, VT (USATF Certificate #VT16005JK)
Course details:

• Half Marathon: 2 full laps plus 1.52559 miles out and back (3.05118 miles total)
• Full Marathon: 5 full laps plus 0.5663 miles out and back (1.1326 miles total)
  Two aid stations are on course: a main station at the start/finish with hydration and nourishment, and a secondary mid-course station with hydration. The loop runs around Lake Morey on the main road; runners should yield to traffic. GPS coordinates provided.

Granite State Marathon - 05/09/2026, Mine Falls Park, Nashua, NH (USATF Certificate #NH15012TY)
Course details:

• Half Marathon: 2 full laps plus two out-and-back segments of 1.6 miles each
• Full Marathon: 5 full laps plus 1.4 miles out and back
  Two aid stations: main at start/finish with hydration and nourishment, secondary mid-way with hydration. The course follows the Nashua River and is listed as a qualifier for Abbott World Marathon Majors Age Group World Rankings. GPS coordinates provided.

Pine Tree Marathon - 05/10/2026, Back Cove Park, Portland, ME (USATF Certificate #ME16001JK)
Course details: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

• Half Marathon: 3 full laps plus 2.24 miles out and back
• Full Marathon: 7 full laps plus 0.86 miles out and back
  One aid station at the finish line provides hydration and nourishment. The route follows a single path around Back Cove Lake, simplifying navigation for each loop. GPS coordinates provided.

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