2026 Maine Community Bank Maine Marathon
Sunday, October 4, 2026, 7:45 a.m., Portland, Maine
More Than a Marathon
The Maine Community Bank Maine Marathon is a Maine Track Club event. The 2026 event will mark the 35th edition – making this one of the longest running marathon events in New England. Giving back to the community is at the heart of the event. Since 1997, the Maine Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay and its participants have raised nearly $9 million for charity.
Total raised for charity since 1997
$8,900,000+
At the center of the Maine Community Bank Maine Marathon’s mission is giving back to the community that gives us so much. When you register for the Maine Marathon, Half Marathon or Marathon Relay, you help support a deserving group of beneficiaries highlighted each year, along with dozens of other organizations that receive donations through the event.
$793,285
donated to charity in 2025
40%
of revenue donated in 2025
900+
volunteers in 2025
Beneficiaries for the 2025 race
As a nonprofit race, your registration fee supports worthy causes, like these featured beneficiaries for the 2025 race.
See how the Maine Marathon gives back
Maine’s Favorite Fall Race
Fun for runners of all levels
Choose your challenge, run a full, half, relay, 10K or 5K in person or anywhere. The race is comprised of three unique events, all of which start and finish along Baxter Boulevard in Portland’s scenic Back Cove.
Enjoy running and celebrating in Portland, Maine
Portland is only 2-hours from Boston and has direct flights from DC, Denver, Chicago, Atlanta, NYC & more. Race on a scenic course lined with passionate fans and enjoy autumn in this New England city known for its artistic flair, historic charm and vibrant food and beer scene.
Countdown to 2026 race
Registration was easy, the course was great, the weather was perfect.
–David Faraoni
Volunteer with us
The Maine Community Bank Maine Marathon is run entirely by volunteers. Our passionate and dedicated volunteers are the reason why this event is so well organized and why runners keep returning year after year.
More than 800 volunteers are needed to assist with a variety of tasks — both on race day and the days leading up to the race.
