Running Races in Maine — 2026

There are 124 running races in Maine in 2026 across 69 cities. The next upcoming race is the Island Ripple Run in Great Diamond Island on July 19. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, trail runs.

River Driver 50 Miler

Sun, Sep 20 · Lincoln, ME Lincoln

Ultra River Driver 50 Miler

From $150 Open

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Timberclaw Partner Relay: 3 Hour Challenge

Sun, Sep 20 · Lebanon, ME Lebanon

Road Partner Relay: 3 Hour Challenge – One Registration Covers Both Partners

From $120 Open

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Lincoln Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Lincoln, ME Lincoln

Road Lincoln 5K - Running FestivalLincoln 10K - Running FestivalLincoln Half Marathon +1

From $25 Open

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Almost Half Way to St. Patrick's Day 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Portland, ME Portland

Road Almost Half Way to St. Patrick's Day 5K

From $26 Open

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2026 Travis Mills Foundation Plane Pull®

Sat, Sep 26 · Portland, ME Portland

2026 Travis Mills Foundation Plane Pull®

From $25 Open

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EMDSS EXTRAvaganza 2026

Sat, Sep 26 · Bangor, ME Bangor

EMDSS EXTRAvaganza 2026

From $10 Open

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St. Joseph Hospital's Commit to Community: 5K Walk, 5K Run, 10K Run and Kids Obstacle Course

Sun, Sep 27 · Bangor, ME Bangor

Virtual Commit to Community 5K WalkCommit to Community 5K RunCommit to Community 10K Run +2

From $10 Open

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Virtual Ostomy 5k - Worldwide

Sat, Oct 3 · ANYWHERE USA, ME ANYWHERE USA

Virtual Virtual Ostomy 5k - T-Shirt & BibVirtual Ostomy 5k - Bib Only

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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Peace Ridge Sanctuary’s 5k Run for the Animals & 1 Mile Fun Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Albion, ME Albion

Road Peace Ridge Sanctuary’s 5k Run for the Animals & 1 Mile Fun WalkVirtual Race - Peace Ridge Sanctuary 5K Run +1 mile Walk

From $25 Open

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Maine Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay

Sun, Oct 4 · Portland, ME Portland

Virtual Virtual 5KVirtual 10KVirtual Half Marathon +4

From $35 Open

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Pound The Pavement 5K Color Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Bangor, ME Bangor

Road Pound The Pavement 5K Color Fun Run/WalkPound the Pavement 5k Color Run ~ StudentsPound The Pavement JUNIOR " Mad Dash of Color"

From $15 Open

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Waterville Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K - Running Festival

Sun, Oct 4 · Waterville, ME Waterville

Road Waterville 5K - Running FestivalWaterville 10K - Running FestivalWaterville Half Marathon +1

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Empty Arms Walk 2026

Sun, Oct 4 · Bangor, ME Bangor

Empty Arms Walk 2026

From $20 Open

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Moose on the Run 5k/10k

Sat, Oct 10 · Greenville, ME Greenville

Road Moose on the Run 10kMoose on the Run 5k

From $40 Open

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Gorham Knights 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Gorham, ME Gorham

Road Gorham Knights 5K

From $25 Open

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North American Wife Carrying Championship®

Sat, Oct 10 · Newry, ME Newry

OCR North American Wife Carrying Championship®

From $40 Open

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New England Cornhole Championships

Sun, Oct 11 · Newry, ME Newry

New England Cornhole Championships

From $21 Open 96 spots left

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Beach and Road 10K

Sun, Oct 11 · Old Orchard Beach, ME Old Orchard Beach

Road Beach and Road 10K

From $28 Open

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12th Annual Ocean Commotion 5K Run/Walk and 5K Virtual Challenge

Sun, Oct 11 · Phippsburg, ME Phippsburg

Virtual 5K UNTIMED Walk 10/17/20265K TIMED Walk 10/17/20265K TIMED Run 10/17/2026 +1

From $10 Open

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St. Mary's Steps for Hope 5K Run/Walk and Kids Obstacle Course

Sun, Oct 11 · Lewiston, ME Lewiston

OCR Steps for Hope 5K RunSteps for Hope 5K WalkKids Obstacle Course

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Tour de Gourd

Mon, Oct 12 · Newcastle, ME Newcastle

Road Tour de Gourd WalkTour de Gourd 5k

From $10 Open

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5K for heating oil supporting the Maine Veterans Project

Sat, Oct 17 · Brewer, ME Brewer

Road 5K for Heating Oil - supporting Maine Veterans Project

From $30 Open

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Fair Election 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Falmouth, ME Falmouth

Road Fair Election 5K

From $26 Open

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Save Your Breath 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Augusta, ME Augusta

Road Virtual Walk. Your walk. Your place.Virtual 5k. Your race. Your place.Walk +4

From $0 Open

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Little Duck 50k & 10k

Sun, Oct 18 · Windham, ME Windham

Trail 10k50k

From $65 Open

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2026 Runnin' Monks 5K Road Race

Sun, Oct 18 · Standish, ME Standish

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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Wicked 5K & 10K

Sat, Oct 24 · Kennebunk, ME Kennebunk

Road KID'S WICKED DASHWICKED 5KWicked 10K

From $15 Open

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2026 Flutie 5K for Autism: Rome, ME

Sat, Oct 24 · Rome, ME Rome

Virtual 5K Roll (Wheelchairs, Handcycles, and Duo Teams)5K Run5K Walk +3

From $8 Open

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Cancer Can Suck A Cactus 5K/10K

Sat, Oct 24 · Kennebunk, ME Kennebunk

Virtual Kids Race (1k, 0.5k + toddler dash)5k Run/WalkVirtual 5k Run/Walk +3

From $20 Open 100 spots left

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Bath Area Family YMCA Haunted Hustle 5K Walk Run & Kids Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Bath, ME Bath

Road Bath Area Family YMCA Haunted Hustle - Kids Fun Run (Kids 2-12)Bath Area Family YMCA Haunted Hustle - 5K Runner/JoggerBath Area Family YMCA Haunted Hustle - Walker

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Holistic Hustle 5K/10K

Sat, Oct 31 · Kennebunkport, ME Kennebunkport

Trail Student (13 and under) Timed 5k or 1/2 mile Fun Run5K10K

From $10 Open

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Trick or Trail: A Costumed 5K Trail Run at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm

Sat, Oct 31 · Wells, ME Wells

Road Trick or Trail: A Costumed 5K Trail Run at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm

From $35 Open

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I Heart Biddeford 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Biddeford, ME Biddeford

Road I Heart Biddeford 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Moosehorn Ghost Run Half-Marathon and Relay

Sun, Nov 1 · Baileyville, ME Baileyville

Road Half-MarathonHalf-Marathon Relay

From $26 Open 30 spots left

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Kick Out Mesothelioma 5-Miler & 2.5 Mile Walk In Memory of John W. Griffin (1941-2003)

Sun, Nov 8 · Portland, ME Portland

Road Kick Out Mesothelioma 5-Miler & 2.5 Mile Walk In Memory of John W. Griffin (1941-2003)

From $26 Open

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3rd Annual Turkey Trot - 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 21 · Hollis Center, ME Hollis Center

Road Turkey Trot 5K

From $25 Open

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Turkey Trot 4 Hope

Thu, Nov 26 · Norway, ME Norway

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run1 Mile Walk4 Mile Run +1

From $25 Open

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Portland Thanksgiving Day 4 miler

Thu, Nov 26 · Portland, ME Portland

Road Kids K - 0.6mi4 Miler

From $3 Open

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Seaside Santa Dash

Sat, Dec 19 · Kennebunk, ME Kennebunk

Road Elf Dash - kids 10USeaside Santa Dash 5K10K Seaside Santa Dash

From $15 Open

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Indoor Insanity 5k 2027

Sun, Jan 10 · Waterville, ME Waterville

Virtual Walkers in a Separate LaneHeat #2 5K Runners 20-27 minutesHeat 1 5k Runners 15-20 Minutes +2

From $0 Open 30 spots left

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Jimmy the Greeks Frozen 4-Miler

Sun, Jan 17 · Old Orchard Beach, ME Old Orchard Beach

Road Jimmy the Greeks Frozen 4-Miler

From $26 Open

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Falmouth 4-Miler

Sat, Apr 10 · Falmouth, ME Falmouth

Road Falmouth 4-MilerFalmouth 4-Miler

From $26 Open

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Dash for the Derby 5K

Sat, May 1 · Portland, ME Portland

Road 5K5K

From $28 Open

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Salty's 5K & 10K Double Nubble

Sun, May 2 · York Beach, ME York Beach

Road Salty's 5KChildren's 5KSalty's 5K +3

From $25 Open

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Jennie's Run

Sun, May 9 · Bath, ME Bath

Virtual Jennie's RunJennie's Virtual RunJennie's Run +3

From $15 Open

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Maine Running Hall of Fame 5K In Memory of Julius Marzul

Sun, Jun 6 · Portland, ME Portland

Road 5K5K

From $26 Open

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Luv 2 Run Portland 5K

Sun, Jun 13 · Portland, ME Portland

Road Luv 2 Run Portland 5KLuv 2 Run Portland 5K

From $26 Open

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Bangor Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K - Running Festival

Sun, Jun 13 · Bangor, ME Bangor

Road Bangor Running Festival 5KBangor Running Festival 5KBangor Running Festival 10K +5

From $25 Open

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Moosehead Marathon, Half, 10k and 5k

Sun, Jun 13 · Greenville, ME Greenville

Road 5k10KHalf Marathon +1

From $35 Open

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Gorham 4-Miler

Thu, Jun 17 · Gorham, ME Gorham

Road Gorham 4-MilerGorham 4-Miler

From $26 Open

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