The Great Waterville Marathon
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Event overview
The Great Waterville Marathon & Half is scheduled for August 9, 2026 in Waterville, Maine. The event is the inaugural race and is located at 180 West River Road, Waterville, ME 04901. The race program includes multiple distances and published entry fees. Entry fees listed are: half marathon $75, marathon $95, 10K $55, and 5K $45. The half marathon and marathon fees increase after December 31, 2025 at 11:59pm EST. Registration for the 5K and 10K ends on August 9, 2026 at 7:00am EDT.
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- 10K
- 5K
Course and additional information
The start is at the Thomas College entrance sign on West River Road. The described route runs south on West River Road, turns right on Drummond Road, then right on Middle Road, then right on Webb Road, then left onto Mitchell Road to a dead-end turnaround, and returns via Webb Road and West River Road to Vining Drive. Half marathon finish is at the Sukeforth Family Sports Center flag pole on the Thomas College campus. Marathon runners complete an additional loop around the Thomas College campus and return to West River Road for a second loop; signage will direct marathon runners around campus. The course is stated to be USATF sanctioned and certified. The organizer postponed the inaugural date to August 9, 2026 and offers options to transfer registration to the new date, keep registration fees to cover costs, or request a refund. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
