Maine Coast Marathon
The Way Life Should Be: Lobster Boats, Lighthouses, and Rocky Atlantic Coast in Full Fall Color.
Race day
17
May 2026
Past eventThe 2026 Maine Coast Marathon took place on May 17, 2026. The details below are kept for reference and results.
See the 2027 Maine Coast MarathonThe Way Life Should Be: Lobster Boats, Lighthouses, and Rocky Atlantic Coast in Full Fall Color.
Provenance ledger
Every fact, and where it came from
| Field | Value | Source | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Sunday 17 May 2026Curated listing · 20 May 2026 | Curated listing | 20 May 2026 |
| Start time | 07:30 local (America/New York)Curated listing · 20 May 2026 | Curated listing | 20 May 2026 |
| Distances | Full Marathon · Half MarathonCurated listing · 20 May 2026 | Curated listing | 20 May 2026 |
| Location | Portland, Maine, United StatesCurated listing · 20 May 2026 | Curated listing | 20 May 2026 |
| Start area | Portland Maine East End Beach, 80 Cutter St, Portland, ME 04101Confirm the exact start with the organizerCurated listing · 20 May 2026 | Curated listing | 20 May 2026 |
| Entry price | $75–$110Curated listing · 20 May 2026 | Curated listing | 20 May 2026 |
| Course | Road · Loop · USATF certifiedCurated listing · 20 May 2026 | Curated listing | 20 May 2026 |
| Elevation gain | 95 mCurated listing · 20 May 2026 | Curated listing | 20 May 2026 |
| Field size | About 2,800 runners (typical field)Curated listing · 20 May 2026 | Curated listing | 20 May 2026 |
| Boston qualifier | YesCurated listing · 20 May 2026 | Curated listing | 20 May 2026 |
| Organizer | Maine Track ClubCurated listing · 20 May 2026 | Curated listing | 20 May 2026 |
| Official website | mainecoastmarathon.comOrganizer · 20 May 2026 | Organizer | 20 May 2026 |
| Listing | Verified listingSunday Marathon review · 20 May 2026 | Sunday Marathon review | 20 May 2026 |
Source is where this listing’s facts came from. Where a field could not be confirmed we leave it blank rather than guess.
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Maine's rocky Atlantic coast — lobster boats, Portland Head Light (ordered by George Washington!), and Casco Bay.
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Maine Coast Marathon should be evaluated as a full race-weekend choice in Portland, Maine, United States, not only as a date on a calendar. Start with road surface, loop course, certified course, Boston qualifier listing. Weather notes are listed, so factor them into gear and pacing decisions.
- Date And Schedule
Maine Coast Marathon is currently listed for May 17, 2026, which makes the May planning window important for training and travel. Recheck official timing before race week.
- Location Base
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- Course Fit
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