Maine Coast Marathon

Kennebunk, United States of America 3 May, 2026

The Maine Coast Marathon is held in Wells, Maine, with the race starting at Lafayette’s Oceanfront Resort on Wells Beach and finishing at Wells Harbor Community Park. The event typically occurs in early May and includes a marathon, half marathon, and 5K, drawing more than 4,000 participants annually.

The marathon course follows a point-to-point format on road and pavement surfaces, beginning with approximately four miles alongside the Atlantic Ocean with direct coastal views, before routing through quiet backroads, marshes, forests, farmland, and finally crossing the Wells Reserve at Laudholm a coastal conservation area known for its fields, wooded trails, and vistas of the shoreline. This section offers varied New England scenery, combining rolling terrain with both challenging and rewarding segments.

The event is a certified Boston Marathon qualifier. Runners encounter mostly flat terrain with occasional hills, and the supporting logistics include shuttle buses for participants and available amenities such as ample parking and showers at the finish. The start and finish both provide access to scenic waterfronts, giving runners views of the Atlantic and the working harbor of Wells. The race’s longstanding history dates to 1980, and after intermittent discontinuation, it has become an established regional tradition highlighted by its coastal setting and community focus.

Generic Marathon Time This represents the time you would expect to run a "generic" marathon in. This is a marathon with around 250 m (800 ft) of elevation gain and a temperature around 10°C (50°F). For best results, use our Race Predictor.

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Maine Coast Marathon Time


Statistics

Elevation
Elevation Gain 232 m 761 ft
Elevation Low 1 m 3 ft
Elevation High 67 m 220 ft
Weather
Expected Temperature (Low) 8°C 46°F
Expected Temperature (High) 20°C 67°F
Chance of Rain 52%

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The Maine Coast Marathon is held in Wells, Maine, with the race starting at Lafayette’s Oceanfront Resort on Wells Beach and finishing at Wells Harbor Community Park. The event typically occurs in early May and includes a marathon, half marathon, and 5K, drawing more than 4,000 participants annually.

The marathon course follows a point-to-point format on road and pavement surfaces, beginning with approximately four miles alongside the Atlantic Ocean with direct coastal views, before routing through quiet backroads, marshes, forests, farmland, and finally crossing the Wells Reserve at Laudholm a coastal conservation area known for its fields, wooded trails, and vistas of the shoreline. This section offers varied New England scenery, combining rolling terrain with both challenging and rewarding segments.

The event is a certified Boston Marathon qualifier. Runners encounter mostly flat terrain with occasional hills, and the supporting logistics include shuttle buses for participants and available amenities such as ample parking and showers at the finish. The start and finish both provide access to scenic waterfronts, giving runners views of the Atlantic and the working harbor of Wells. The race’s longstanding history dates to 1980, and after intermittent discontinuation, it has become an established regional tradition highlighted by its coastal setting and community focus.

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