The Maine Marathon’s course is USATF certified and an official Boston Marathon qualifying event. The out-and-back course is moderately hilly with beautiful views of the water, the Portland skyline and plenty of fall foliage.

The race is spectator-friendly! Have your friends and family come for a weekend in Portland then cheer you along the course and meet up with you at the finish line. See details below for tracking racers.

Marathon course certification number: ME12014JK

Start/Finish
The race will start and finish at Baxter Boulevard, between Forest Ave. and Preble St. All races start at 7:45 a.m.

An early start at 6 a.m. is available only for marathon walkers who expect to maintain a pace of 13 minutes per mile or slower. Anyone who starts early will not be eligible for awards, and early starters who finish in less than 5:30 will be disqualified. If you’re a marathon walker who plans to take advantage of our early start time, we suggest that you pick up your packet on Saturday if at all possible.

Please Note: No dogs, baby strollers or bicycles are allowed.