Sport: Marathons & Triathlons

The Great Waterville Marathon & Half Marathon

March 24, 2025

Sunday October 19, 2025, 7 am

You’re invited to this inaugural event!

Course

The Great Waterville Marathon & Half will start its inaugural run at the Thomas College entrance sign on West River Rd. Runners will continue south on West River Rd, take a right turn onto Drummond Rd. Continue to take a right turn onto to Middle Rd. Continue to take a right turn onto Webb Rd. Continue Left onto Mitchell Rd to a dead-end turnaround TA. Continue back to take left onto Webb Rd. Continue take left onto West River Rd. Continue right onto Vining Dr. Half marathoners will end at the Sukeforth Family Sports Center (the flag pole will be the finish line) on the Thomas College Campus. Full Marathoners will take a left at the flag poles to continue around the Thomas College campus, taking a left back onto West River Rd. to continue their second loop. There will be signage to direct Full Marathoners around the campus. This course will be USATF sanctioned and certified.

Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Half Marathon & 5k

March 04, 2025

In 1913, John Rockefeller Jr. built a series of carriage roads so he could avoid cars in the Acadia National Park. Nine miles of the Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Half Marathon run on that still-existing system of hard-packed trails. The hilly course starts in the small, picturesque fishing town of Bar Harbor, then cuts into the National Park. Dense forest engulfs runners as they cross several old granite bridges before looping back to town.

Packet Pickup on Friday, September 12, Times TBD

Last Man Standing

Last Man Standing Ultramarathon is a backyard ultra race held on the pristine, wooded trails of Pineland Farms in New Gloucester, Maine. The course is a 4.2 mile loop with double track and some moderate elevation gain.

The LMS course is as inviting as it is challenging. Those who are new to trail running and the backyard ultra format may find themselves completing new personal best distances. Trail veterans will push against their toughest limits and break through them!

Race organizers will provide a large tent with water and some snack food. There will also be food for sale in the afternoon and evening on Saturday. We strongly encourage you to visit Pineland Farms Market for fantastic locally grown and prepared foods. Racers are responsible for their own nutrition.

Racing starts at 12 noon on Saturday. Racers will complete the course at whatever pace they choose, but they must complete the loop in less than 60 minutes. Those that complete the course in under an hour will earn the right to continue. The next lap start is at 1pm. Same loop, same rules apply. The race continues in this format until there is only one athlete remaining. The lone athlete must be able to complete 1 more lap than the runner up to be declared the Last Man Standing and the winner. If no one is able to complete 1 more lap than the field, there will be no winner.

Kennebec River Rail Trail Half Marathon & 5K and Half Marathon Relay

March 03, 2025

Annual Rail Trail Half Marathon, 5K and Half Marathon Relay – A fundraising event to benefit the Kennebec River Rail Trail. The

Kennebec River Rail Trail is a popular 6.5 mile trail that runs along the Kennebec River and old railroad tracks from Augusta to Gardiner. This historic and scenic path is used for walking, biking, running, in-line skating and cross-country skiing by many people in the area community.

The 2018 race is proudly sponsored by Maine State Credit Union

Join us for the after party at Cushnoc Brewing Company at their new beer tasting room on Front Street!

Return of Bay of Fundy International Marathon & Half Marathon & 10K

February 05, 2025

Lubec, Maine and Campobello, New Brunswick, June 22, 2025

Updates: Registration updates as of March 8, 2025:‍

Exciting update from the BFIM team! We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve added a 10K!
Be ready to secure your place on Tuesday  March 18th at 7am AT/6am ET. Limited field size.

The Half-Marathon is filled to capacity. No wait-list will open. Spots are available in the Marathon.

A 10K has been added! Registration opens on March 18th with a limited field.
Runners will be on a course in Lubec, Maine – passports are not needed for the 10K unless you wish to explore beautiful Campobello while in the region. 
Saturday, February 1, 2025: Registration opened for the Marathon and Half-Marathon. 
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Two fishing villages that share an international border, and the Bay of Fundy are excited to announce the return of the two-country race, the Bay of Fundy International Marathon (BFIM) for Sunday, June 22, 2025.

The event features the best of Downeast Maine and Atlantic Maritimes. The committee is excited to be offering  a race weekend including a marathon and a half-marathon benefiting the local communities. The committee is in the planning stages and will be sharing more as details are finalized.

The non-profit marathon committee is a mix of volunteers representing both Lubec and Campobello. Its meetings alternate between the two countries. The committee is looking for volunteers to fill coordinator roles. If interested, the committee meets every Tuesday, 6:00-7:30 p.m. eastern/7:00-8:30 p.m. Atlantic, in-person and visa Zoom online. Please reach out using the contact form below.

‍Remote and rural marathon, in one of America’s and Canada’s most quiet corners. The two beautiful places — Lubec, Maine and Campobello Island, New Brunswick, — share shorelines, clean air, cool temperatures in June and lighthouses that have guided the way for mariners for generations. Now comes the return of marathoners. BFIM, held annually from 2013 to 2019 was named as one of the 50 most loved and most talked about marathons in the USA (by Trip Advisor); a “bucket list” marathon – one “every Canadian runner should aim to do in their lifetime” (by Canadian Race Guide); and a “small town wonder” (by Runner’s World). BFIM is one of only three marathons to cross the international border between Canada and the USA.

Starting at the most easterly point in the USA, West Quoddy Lighthouse, the rolling Marathon course offers miles of water and harbor views. Crossing from the International border by way of the FDR Memorial Bridge and Lubec Narrows, the course takes runners past the FDR Summer Home in Roosevelt Campobello International Park. Traversing stunning Campobello Island over to Head Harbor Light, the course then retraces its steps back across the bridge to finish along Water Street in the heart of Lubec.

Please contact the event organizer here.

Millinocket Marathon

First held in 2015 as a self-timed, glorified flash mob, the Millinocket Marathon & Half was started to help Maine’s most prominent mill town, which was devastated by the closing of their major employer, Great Northern Paper Company. Runner’s World Magazine picked up the story shortly after, and the rest is history.

Help keep Millinocket running for years to come! Although there is no formal entry fee to run the Millinocket Marathon & Half, all participants are strongly encouraged to make a donation at the time of registration to support the bare minimum race expenses. These expenses include race timing, course certification, port-a-johns, bus transportation, and insurance. Anything raised above and beyond our essential race expenses will be donated to local charitable groups and organizations.

The Millinocket Marathon & Half is organized entirely by volunteers who are not compensated for their time. All donations go directly to supporting race expenses and the community.

If you are not running or you didn’t chip in at time of registration but would love to support the race please click HERE to make a donation to help cover our race expenses.

Sugarloaf Marathon & 15K

The Sugarloaf Marathon is an official qualifier for the Boston Marathon. We are certified by the United States Track and Field Association (USATF) as an official sanctioned event. Over the years the Sugarloaf Marathon has become extremely popular among running enthusiasts from around the world. With a strict limit of 1,500 participants, this race will sell out. In 2018, 30.1% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon making Sugarloaf the fastest course in Maine and one of the top in the nation.

Located in the mountains of Western Maine, the Sugarloaf Marathon follows scenic route 27 as it winds through the Bigelow Mountain range and follows the Carrabassett River. The course starts in the town of Eustis, travels through Carrabassett Valley and finishes in the town of Kingfield. The first 5 miles of the race are relatively flat, miles 5-10 consist of rolling hills with a steady two-mile climb at mile 8. The last 16 miles has a gradual decent with an elevation loss of 980 feet. Marathon runners continue to record personal-best times while racing Sugarloaf.

The Great Bangor Marathon & Half

June 01, 2024

Inaugural Greater Bangor Marathon & Half
Hosted by Lifestyle Sports Global
THE GREAT BANGOR MARATHON & HALF returns for its second year, Sunday June 22, 2025!
This is a USATF sanctioned and certified course. If you are looking to qualify for the Boston Marathon or any other marathon, this is your race!
Course Information: 
The course will start at the corner of Main St and Dutton St, with a police escort the runners will head down Main St, take a right onto Railroad St, take a left onto Front St which turns into Broad St, take a right onto Washington St, take a left onto Exchange St, which turns into Harlow St, which turns into Valley Ave, runner will follow Valley Ave along the Kenduskeag Stream, take a left onto Kenduskeag Ave, a right onto Griffin Rd and a left onto Broadway, head out Broadway to the Half Turn around (shortly after the Pushaw Rd) or the Full Turn around just south of the Village of Kenduskeag. The runner will return on the same route with only one modification which is a right turn onto Kenduskeag Ave. There is a course profile below with more details. There is plenty of nearby parking and after the race, right near the finish line, will be health related vendors such as massage therapist, physical therapist to greet the runners. We will have photo opportunities and Geaghan’s, our beverage sponsor, will have a beverage garden open so the runners can share their experience with each other and family & friends.
Come to this 2nd year event to get your medal made by Ashworth Awards, the same company that makes medals for the Boston Marathon.
Check out our Facebook Page for the most current information about The Great Bangor Marathon & Half – see YOU at the starting line! Please visit the main site for complete details, sponsor support, lodging information and course map!

The Great Bangor Marathon featured a debut logo honoring the legacy of Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum.Kiptum set the marathon world record in Chicago in 2023 before tragically passing away in a car accident in his home country in February. Race organizers say he’s a great example for anyone around the sport.

“Kelvin Kiptum had a great attitude towards training and a love for the sport of marathoning. He had outstanding performance, outstanding training. He was just a trailblazer in the sport of marathoning. This is a good year to have this great logo for the Bangor Marathon,” said David McIntyre, Race Director.

The Greater Bangor Marathon – $125.

The Greater Bangor Half Marathon – $95

Beginning Prize Money
First Place (mens and women) $1,000
Second Place (mens and women) $500
Third Place (mens and women) $250
Start Time: 7:00am EDT
End Time: 5:00pm EDT
Price: $125.00 Race Fee + $8.50 SignUp Fee
Registration: Registration ends June 23, 2024 at 7:00am EDT

Ironman 70.3 Maine

December 04, 2023

Augusta is the perfect place to play this summer in this eclectic downtown city along the river.  From outdoor activities to culinary delights, visit Maine to experience an outstanding northeastern coastal escape.

This course boasts of the top 5 Athlete Choice Award winning swim in North America and is one the quickest IRONMAN 70.3 swims where the current propels you 1.2 miles downriver.  The 56-mile bike journey is on excellent pavement conditions and offers swooping descents and adventurous climbs with amazing New England views.  The rolling run hugs the riverbed and offers a tree lined canopy with plenty of shade and incredible community support all the way to the finish-line.

2026 VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Qualification Slots
The 2025 IRONMAN 70.3 Maine offers Age Group Qualifying slots to the 2026 VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship. Please note, slot allocations are subject to change and may be verified, here.

For more information, please visit our athletes page or head to slot allocations for the latest information from the World Champs team.

Plan your 2025 summer getaway and escape to Maine! Please explore Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce Guide and Visit Maine to make the most of your experience in northernmost New England.