Races

Complete this race anytime in 2026! This race benefits Feeding America. Our Race Through America Virtual Race Series continues! Each month we will race through a different state, until we've race through all of the states in America! For this race we will be racing through the great state of Maine! We will be donating 15% of each registration in our Race Through America series to a charity*, who is the leading domestic hunger relief organization with a nationwide network of 200 food banks. We hope to help feed thousands with our Race Through America Series! What:  This is a virtual race. You choose to complete 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 13.1, 26.2 or 50 Miles. You complete your race on your own and submit your time to us.  Then we ship your medal directly to you. When: Complete your race anytime in 2026! *Medals and bibs will ship out within 2 to 5 days of signing up.  Where:  You choose the course and you time yourself (you’ll report your finishing time to us). Why:  To celebrate the beauti

🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Virtual Run – Run Bold. Run Lucky. Run Strong. 🍀 Celebrate the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day with more than just luck — celebrate it with Pride! Choose one of two T-shirt Designs:- St. Patrick with Beer: Our exclusive Kelly Green performance tee features an intricate, art-inspired design that commands attention. Ornate gold detailing, dynamic movement, and bold St. Patrick’s Day elements come together in a rich, eye-catching composition that stands out against the vibrant green backdrop. It’s more than a race shirt — it’s a statement piece. - Leprechaun with Clover: The shamrocks, Celtic design, and bold green-and-gold palette instantly scream St. Patrick’s Day!Our St. Patrick’s Day Virtual Run is your chance to chase your goals, conquer your miles, and earn your pot of gold the only way that matters: one determined step at a time. Whether you're running your fastest 5K yet or simply getting out there to move, this run is about heart, resilience, a

Celebrate Portland, Maine's No. 1 bard, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, with an in-person 3K run or virtual 3K run/walk/swim on our scenic route on Congress St., Portland, Maine. The race will begin promptly at 8AM on Sunday, March 29th, 2026.   The start and finish line is located on Congress Street, directly in front of Lincoln Park and Top of the Old Port parking.    Awards will directly follow race at or near 9AM.  We anticipate holding the awards ceremony in the gym of Portland HS.  Handcrafted awards to 1st and 2nd overall Male, Female and Non-Binary participants as well as the top overall Team.  Handcrafted age group awards to top Male, Female in categories <10, 11-14, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-84, 85+.    RACE UPDATES as of 2/26: We are lucky to have Portland High School host our event this year.  Portland High School School will be available to runners starting at 6:30am-10:00am on race day. We anticipate having the awards ceremony in the gym i

Runway for Hope is an annual runway show featuring breast cancer survivors as models wearing creative and fun costumes styled and crafted by people in our community. In addition to being the New England Breast Cancer Alliance's biggest fundraising event, Runway for Hope aims to empower and connect survivors, as well as to highlight their strength, resilience, and courage.

KENTUCKY DERBY DAY  WHAT: DASH FOR THE DERBY 5K                 WALKERS WELCOME WHEN: SATURDAY MAY 2ND 9AM AT MARATHON SPORTS PORTLAND 309 MARGINAL WAY PORTLAND, MAINE FOR WHOM: RACE MAKES DONATIONS TO: “A RUNNING PASSION”  COST*: $28 WICKED EARLY BIRD PRE-REGISTRATION BY SEPTEMBER 30TH        $32 EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION THRU FEBRUARY 28TH $35 THEREAFTER                  $39 RACE DAY *ALL REGISTRANTS BY APRIL 1ST GUARANTEED A RACE SINGLET, AS AVAILABLE AFTERWARDS. CASH PRIZES FOR OVERALL WINNERS.  AWARDS IN AGE GROUPS AND TEAM CATEGORIES. COURSE RECORDS: MALE ELIJAH CARET 16:47 2021         FEMALE MARISA SMITH 22:05 2021 RACE PICKUP/RACE DAY SIGN UP 7:30-9AM MARATHON SPORTS MARGINAL WAY PORTLAND, MAINE. PLEASE USE THE PARK AND RIDE ON MARGINAL WAY TO LEAVE PARKING SPACES FOR MARATHON SPORTS CUSTOMERS POST RACE REFRESHMENTS & AWARDS CEREMONY IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE RACE AT MARATHON SPORTS No Refunds. In the event of catastrophic weather, a public health crisis, or extreme events b

24th Annual Mother's Day 5K Commemorative shirts are available to the first 750 registrants in the 5K The Portland Sea Dogs and the Maine Track Club will host the Mother's Day 5K Road Race, presented by Lafayette Hotels and Holiday Inn by the Bay, on Sunday, May 10th at 9:15 am. There will also be a Kids Run beginning at 8:30 am, which is free of charge. Slugger and his Mom lead the way on the flat 5K course which begins in front of the Portland Expo building, travels down Park Avenue, turns down St. John Street, and makes a right onto Noyes Street, a right onto Oakdale Street, a left onto Falmouth Street, a right onto Durham Street, a right onto Bedford Street, a left onto Deering Avenue, a left into Deering Oaks and follows the Oaks and exits Deering Oaks taking a right onto Deering Avenue and crosses the street to the entrance to Fitzpatrick where the runners will run behind the bleachers into centerfield and finishes in front of the third base dugout. The top overall male a

Join us for the first annual Pharos House 5K — a community event promoting second chances and successful reentry. Proceeds go directly toward helping individuals rebuild their lives after incarceration— creating safer neighborhoods and stronger communities for all — one step at a time.

Join us around Back Cove for our 2nd Annual Maine Needs Community Walk & Race presented by Maine Beer Company! This event is a family-friendly community effort that brings together students, families, local businesses, and community members to do what's right for a morning of fun, fitness, and fundraising. The event features a 5K run combined with a 3.5 mile run and 3.5 mile walk. Attendees will also enjoy visiting with local non-profits and event sponsors, face painting for kids, a DJ, Maine Needs merch for sale, coffee, snacks and more!  All proceeds help support Maine Needs mission of providing basic material goods for individuals and families throughout Maine. Each week, Maine Needs receives 1,000+ requests from caseworkers, teachers, nurses and street outreach teams for basics, such as; sneakers, boots, clothing, outdoor gear, socks, underwear, diapers, bedding, towels, kitchen basics, baby gear, tents, sleeping bags, soap, deodorant and cleaning products. These items

MAINE RUNNING HALL OF FAME 5K IN MEMORY OF JULIUS MARZUL (1926-2004) WALKERS WELCOME WHEN: SUNDAY JUNE 7, 2026 5:15PM RACE MAKES DONATIONS TO: THE MAINE RUNNING HALL OF FAME           RACE IS IN MEMORY OF JULIUS MARZUL, A WORLD WAR II VETERAN, AND 28 YEAR RUNNER WHO DIED 100 YARDS FROM THE FINISH OF THE MAINE HALF MARATHON OCTOBER 3, 2004 AT THE AGE OF 78. COST: WICKED EARLY-BIRD $26 BY MAINE MARATHON RACE DAY (OCT 5TH) EARLY BIRD $29 THRU APRIL 1ST                   $34 THEREAFTER                          PACKET PICKUP AND RACE DAY REGISTRATION $39 3:30-5PM AT MARATHON SPORTS PORTLAND, MAINE CASH PRIZES FOR OVERALL WINNERS  COURSE RECORDS: MALE MIKE PAYSON 15:37 2001                FEMALE MAGGIE HANSON 18:11 2000 SHIRTS TO ALL BY MAY 10TH, AWARDS FOR OVERALL, AGE GROUP, AND TEAM CATEGORIES. FREE ALL YOU CAN EAT PIZZA BUFFET AT OTTO'S PIZZA 250 READ ST PORTLAND. COUNTER-CLOCKWISE BACK COVE LOOP STARTING AT BACK COVE SOCCER FIELDS & ENDING AT 84 BAXTER BLVD. Race Director and Ti

Luv 2 Run Portland 5K Walk/Run      WALKERS WELCOME The Luv2Run Portland 5K Race is running the old fashioned way --- scenic off road courses --- great competition --- no rock bands --- fresh fruit & pastries --- no squeezable yogurt --- beautiful T-Shirts --- useful awards (pint glasses) --- plain water, not flavored water --- plus bad jokes by the race director before and after the race!!! CASH PRIZES FOR OVERALL WINNERS              Sunday June 14th, 2026 9AM Back Cove Trail, Portland, ME* Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration 7:30-8:45AM at Marathon Sports 309 Marginal Way Portland, Maine Directions to Start: 84 Baxter Blvd Portland $26 Wicked Early Bird Pre-Registration by January 1st $29 Early Bird Registration by April 1st--- $34 Thereafter--- $39 Race Day Race Makes Donations to: “Sons of the Amvets Michael Shone Scholarship” Colorful Luv2Run T-Shirts to entrants by May 10th, as available after this date.  Luv2Run Pint Glasses Top Male/Female Overall & Top 2 Male/Fema

Raccoon Run 5K  WALKERS WELCOME Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration 7:30 to 8:45am at Fleet Feet Maine Running 309 Marginal Way Portland, Maine 9AM Start is at 84 Baxter Blvd Portland. SEE DESCRIPTION BELOW   Wicked Early Bird Pre Registration $26 by January 8th Early bird pre-entry fee by April 1st $29 --- $34 thereafter-----$39 Race Day Race makes donations to: “Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland” The Raccoon Run 5K Race is running the old fashioned way -- scenic off road courses -- great competition --       no rock bands -- no squeezable yogurt -- beautiful T-Shirts -- useful awards (pint glasses) -- plain water, not flavored water -- plus bad jokes by the race director before and after the race!!! Colorful Raccoon Run T-Shirts to all entered by May 26th as available after Cash Prizes to Overall Winners Course Records                   Male Elliot Conrad 17:04 2012                   Female Gretchen Speed 18:35 2022 Raccoon Run Pint Glasses Top Male/Female Overall & Ag

Get active on the trails that make Portland so awesome. On Saturday, June 28th, join us for the second annual Kennebec Savings Bank East Bayside Trail Fest! Be part of this community-wide event that brings hundreds of runners, bikers, and walkers together on the trails. Then celebrate with one another at a party featuring music, food trucks, local beer, and more! This one-of-a-kind event in the heart of Portland's East Bayside neighborhood has three activities you can choose from to celebrate and support your local trails: Trail to Ale 10KBayside RideTrail Mix Two-Miler The events will be staggered throughout the morning, and then we'll put the "fest" in Trail Fest!  All registration fees and donations from the Kennebec Savings Bank East Bayside Trail Fest will support the work of two local nonprofits, Portland Trails and the Bicycle Coalition of Maine. Portland Trails creates connections between neighbors, communities, and the natural world through a 100-mile trail net

About the RacePortland’s first multisport race for children, The Portland Kids Duathlon, is presented by Benchmark Real Estate. The race gives young people ages 3-12 an opportunity to participate in the fast-growing world of multi-sport racing. The run, bike, run format of a duathlon is fun and approachable, a great race for non-swimmers and triathletes alike. A bike only event for our youngest athletes as well as those with special needs makes the event even more accessible. All young athletes will finish the race with a smile on their face, a medal around their neck, and a boost of self-confidence and pride. All profits from this race will be donated to the Foundation for Portland Public Schools. Both in-person and virtual race options available. CourseTransition will be at the triangle in front of Payson Park with separate transition areas for each race. We are on Baxter Boulevard with out-and-back bike courses on the road and out-and-back runs on the trail. Courses will parallel ea

ALMOST HALFWAY TO ST. PATRICK’S DAY 5K ROAD RACE                                                          WALKERS WELCOME Cost: $26 Wicked Early Bird Pre-Registration through March 24th     $29 Through June 1st                 $34 Thereafter                $39 Race Day Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration take place from 7:30-9AM at Marathon Sports 309 Marginal Way Portland, Maine* Race Starts and Finishes at 84 Baxter Blvd Portland, Maine Race makes donations to "Amvets Post 25" Amenities: All pre-registrants by August 20th receive Shirt or Stein and as available after this date. Course Records:     Male Colin Cernik 15:48 2024     Female Alexis Wilbert 17:36 2023 Awards: Top Male & Female Overall Winner Cash Prize, Age Group Awards (14 & Under- 80+) Team Awards: (4 person minimum) Cash Prizes Top Running Club, Corporate, & Open Teams Post Race Party at the Munjoy Hill Tavern 189 Congress St Portland, Maine (All under 21 must stay with parent) New for 2023 I

Lace up your walking and running shoes and join us at Payson Park for the 18th annual KAT-Walk & 14th Annual Karo-5K for Brain Aneurysm Awareness. The route will be along the beautiful ocean-side Back Cove Boulevard in Portland, Maine. This will be a special day to remember and honor loved ones lost to or having survived a brain aneurysm.  9:30 to 10:30 - Registration and activities including family gatherings, brain aneurysm awareness information, and activities for the kids including face painting.  Bring a picnic and enjoy the cove. This is a great opportunity to meet and support other families affected by brain aneurysms. 10:20 - opening and presentation of scholarship and research awards. 11:00 - Karo-5K race kick-off followed by the KAT-Walk. 12:15 - Runners awards and closing ceremonies. September is Brain Aneurysm Awareness month, so join us for the day as we "share our tears, remember with love, and walk & run to honor" those families affected by this silent ki

The Maine Community Bank Maine Marathon features an out-and-back course for all three races -- marathon, relay and half marathon -- with rolling hills and views of the Portland skyline, the Back Cove, Casco Bay, and peak fall foliage. The Marathon is USATF certified and a Boston Marathon qualifier. The Half Marathon is also USATF certified, and the Marathon Relay is a 2 to 4-person marathon-length event. Make it a weekend for the whole family! Enjoy Portland’s breweries, restaurants, Old Port shopping and scenic beauty before and after your race. Your family and friends can easily access the start/finish line along beautiful Back Cove.

New England fall classic through Portland's scenic coastline. Beautiful foliage and ocean views along the course.

Sunday November 8th           5-Miler Start 10AM                 2.5 Mile Walk Start ON ARRIVAL                         Where*: Packet Pickup Marathon Sports 309 Marginal Way Portland, Maine                                      5-Miler Start at Cutter St & Eastern Promenade/Finish at Sewage Treatment Plant Rd & Marginal Way Walk Start & Finish at Sewage Treatment Plant Rd Bayside Trail Entrance.   Race makes donations to: Mesothelioma Research. Race is in memory of John W. Griffin, a pipefitter, Navy veteran, & City Councilor who passed away in 2003 after a 1 month diagnosis of cancer including mesothelioma.                                                                                                                                                            Cost: $26 Thru June 30th $29 Thru September 1st, $34 Thereafter, $39 Race Day Shirts guaranteed through October 10th as available after Cash Prizes Top Overall Male & Female.  Course Records: Male 27:13 Andrew