Which Maine cities have the most races?
Portland (11), Kennebunk (5), Biddeford (4), Old Orchard Beach (4) have the most upcoming races in Maine. If you are willing to travel an hour or two, those give you the widest choice of dates and distances.
Maine · Race calendar
2026-2027 Running Races in Maine
Every upcoming running race in Maine, all 77 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
77 upcoming races · 30 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Maine races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Races by City in Maine
Holiday Races in Maine
Maine Races by Month
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Soonest Races in Maine
77 total Sat, Oct 24, 2026Cancer Can Suck A Cactus 5K/10K Kennebunk, MEFrom $40Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Great Pumpkin 10K Saco, MEFrom $35Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026STEM 5K at Biddeford Middle School Biddeford, MEFrom $10Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026October Canicross Races Norway, MERegistration closedFrom $15Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026I Heart Biddeford 5K Biddeford, MEFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Holistic Hustle 5K/10K Kennebunkport, MEFrom $15Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Trick or Trail: A Costumed 5K Trail Run Wells, MEFrom $55Details Sun, Nov 1, 2026Moosehorn Ghost Run Half-Marathon and Relay Baileyville, MEFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026St. Thomas Mingle Jingle Run 5K & Turkey Trot Sanford, MEFrom $35Details Sat, Nov 7, 202610th Annual Portland Waterfront 5K Portland, MEFrom $15Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Saint James School Trot for Catholic Education 5K and Kids Fun Run Biddeford, MEFrom $25Details Sun, Nov 8, 2026Kick Out Mesothelioma 5-Miler & 2.5 Mile Walk Portland, MEFrom $34Details
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.
Common Questions About Racing in Maine
What race distances can I run in Maine?
Maine has 5K (57), 10K (12), Half Marathon (9), Marathon (5). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.
When is race season in Maine?
November is the busiest month for races in Maine, with 24 of the 77, followed by October with 10. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Are Maine races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 30 races in Maine with published results, the typical median finish is around 34:03, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.
Are there trail races in Maine?
Yes, 7 races around Maine get you off the pavement: 6 are trail races, and 1 mixes road and trail.