2027 Maine Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay
The Maine Marathon offers a scenic, fast course with city and bay views, perfect for a fall race.
Race Date
Oct 3, 2027
Location
Portland, ME
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, October 3, 2027
- Location
- Portland, Maine
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Out & Back
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 47,555
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Maine Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay have been a fixture since 1992, drawing approximately 4,652 finishers in recent years, with a loyal 21% repeat runner rate. Runners travel from around 57 states to experience this USATF-certified course, known for its scenic beauty and potential for personal bests.
The out-and-back course winds through Portland, offering views of the city skyline, Back Cove, and Casco Bay, all set against a backdrop of peak fall foliage. While described as having rolling hills and ocean views, the course is also noted for its minimal elevation changes, suggesting a fast profile ideal for achieving personal records. The typical winning time for the half marathon is around 64 minutes.
Beyond the race itself, Portland provides a vibrant atmosphere with award-winning restaurants, breweries, and shopping in the Old Port. This makes the Maine Marathon a destination event, offering a complete weekend experience for runners and their families.
Race-provided description
Run a scenic Maine marathon course with rolling hills, ocean views and beautiful fall foliage in a city with award-winning food and a vibrant art scene.
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, October 3, 2027
Start Time
TBA
Start Location
Baxter Boulevard, Portland, ME, 04101
Course Info
Course Type
Out & Back
Terrain
road
Scenery
Urban, Coastal
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Quality Score
Runner Favorite9832 years running
~4,652 finishers a year
growing or steady
22% returning runners
USATF certified · 5 timing sources · 7 photos
runners from 53 states
winner 1:02:59
typical high 64°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
48°
Afternoon (High)
61°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.0"
Precipitation
8 mph
Wind
78%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 47,555 finishers actually crossed the line across 32 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
47,555
Median time
1:58:54
Latest turnout
5,006
States
51
Turnout by year
2018–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the 2027 Maine Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay?
The 2027 Maine Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay is held on Sunday, October 3, 2027.
Where does the 2027 Maine Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay take place?
It takes place in Portland, Maine.
What distances does the 2027 Maine Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the 2027 Maine Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay course flat and good for a PR?
The 2027 Maine Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay is a rolling hills, out & back course.
How many people run the 2027 Maine Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay?
HalfRuns has finish records for 47,555 runners who have completed the 2027 Maine Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay.
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