Running Races in Maine — 2026

There are 142 running races in Maine in 2026 across 74 cities. The next upcoming race is the Falmouth 4-Miler in Falmouth on April 11. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, half marathons.

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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KAT-Walk & Karo-5K for Brain Aneurysm Awareness

Sun, Sep 20 · Portland, ME Portland

Road KAT-WalkKaro-5K

From $20 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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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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Maine Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay

Sat, Sep 26 · Portland, ME Portland

Virtual Virtual 5KVirtual 10KHalf Marathon +4

From $35 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 RunCommit to Community 5K WalkCommit to Community 10K Run +2

From $10 Open

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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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Virtual Ostomy 5k - Worldwide

Sat, Oct 3 · Biddeford, ME Biddeford

Virtual Virtual Ostomy 5k - Bib OnlyVirtual Ostomy 5k - T-Shirt & Bib

From $12 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 Run ~ StudentsPound The Pavement 5K Color Fun Run/WalkPound The Pavement JUNIOR " Mad Dash of Color"

From $15 Open

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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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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

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

Sun, Oct 11 · Lewiston, ME Lewiston

OCR Steps for Hope 5K WalkSteps for Hope 5K RunKids Obstacle Course

From $10 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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Save Your Breath 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Augusta, ME Augusta

Road Virtual Walk. Your walk. Your place.Student 5k Timed RunTimed Walkers +4

From $0 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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Wicked 5K & 10K

Sat, Oct 24 · Kennebunk, ME Kennebunk

Road KID'S WICKED DASHWICKED 5KWicked 10K

From $15 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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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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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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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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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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