Races

Marathon Relay

The Marathon Relay is a unique event that is great for friends, families, companies or charitable organizations who want to share the excitement of the Maine Marathon and its scenic course.

Groups of 2-4 individuals register as a team to cover the 26.2 mile marathon course, which is broken across four legs:
Leg 1: 6.1 miles
Leg 2: 8.8 miles
Leg 3: 5.7 miles
Leg 4: 5.6 miles

Each team member must run at least one leg, and runners on teams with fewer than four runners can run multiple legs, up to three, in any order they choose.

To make it easier for participating relay runners, there are relay exchange zones with dedicated volunteers to help teams transition between runners. We also provide free shuttles for relay runners to transport them between exchange zones and the start/finish line.

The Marathon Relay is a popular way to get people together to raise money for charity. Last year, runners raised over $646,000 for various charities. To learn how you can fundraise for an organization of your choice, check out our Run for a Cause program.

About the Marathon Relay Course

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Turn-by-turn directions for the Maine Marathon Relay

Race starts on Baxter Blvd., near Pedro Field
First 1.5 miles on Baxter Blvd., around scenic Back Cove
Left onto Inlet St.
Bear left onto Catafalque Dr.
Right onto West Kidder St
Cross Washington Ave. onto East Kidder St.
Right onto Sherwood St
Left onto Veranda St.
Veranda St. becomes Route 1 North
Cross Martin’s Point Bridge
Right onto Phillips Rd., followed by immediate right onto Whitney Rd.
Left onto Avon St
Left onto Shoreline Dr.
Left onto Hammond Rd.
Right onto Route 1
Right onto Route 88
Relay exchange #1 at Depot and Route 88
Right onto Ledge Rd
Left onto Teal Drive
Right onto Route 88
Right onto Gilman Rd.
Relay exchange #2 at Gilman and Route 88
Right onto Prince’s Point Rd.
Left onto Morton Rd.
Left onto Drinkwater
Left onto Gilman Rd.
Return on Gilman Rd. to Route 88
Left onto Route 88
Relay exchange #3 at Depot and Route 88
Left onto Route 1
Straight onto Veranda St.
Right onto Sherwood St.
Left onto E. Kidder St.
Cross Washington Ave. onto W. Kidder St.
Enter Payson Park, turn left
Right at fork onto Inlet St
Right onto Baxter Blvd.
Finish at start location