Maine Marathon

The Maine Marathon is a long-distance road race held annually in Portland, Maine, typically in early October. The event features a marathon, half marathon, and relay, and is among New England's longest-running marathons, having been established in 1979. The marathon course starts and finishes at Portland's Back Cove along Baxter Boulevard, forming an out-and-back route that extends north toward Yarmouth.\n\nThe setting is characterized by rolling hills, views of Portland's skyline, stretches alo