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Maine Marathon

05 Oct 2008

4.0

Where

Portland, ME, United States

Start time

09:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

October 05 2008

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 09:00

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Phone Number

207-749-9160

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Reviews

4.1

Based on 132 Reviews from other runners - tap or click to see all!

By: Peter P.

Posted: October 06, 2022

Only do if you want to run a marathon in Maine

The course is nice (if hilly) but nothing special. It initially runs along the water but then heads inland with most of the course along roads in the local suburbs. Be forewarned, there are nearly no porta potties along the course! The shirt is awful. It is covered (front and back) by paste on prints. It is nearly useless for running in. (They could, of course, easily fix this by just printing everything with ink.) The post race amenities are nothing better than you might see at your local half marathon. Basically, there is nothing special about this race. Unless you have a Maine marathon on your list, I am sure you can find a race that is at least as good elsewhere.

3.0

By: Christina V.

Posted: October 03, 2021

Good destination race

Portland in early October is a great travel destination. The weather is still mild and the leaves start changing. The city is still vibrant at this time of year with plenty of activities. The course is not as difficult as advertised. There are a few steep rollers but nothing impossible if you pace yourself. Organization was top notch especially with the added precautions with Covid. Spectators were sparse along the course. There were some scenic views but overall nothing spectacular.

3.0

By: Renee M.

Posted: October 10, 2019

I loved this race!

This was my 8th marathon and after a terrible experience in the 2018 Rock and Roll Las Vegas Marathon, I needed to fall in love with the distance again. Portland, Maine, you delivered. The course was beautiful, lots of hydration stations, plenty of port-a-pots, amazing volunteers, well-marked and well-organized. It was a beautiful fall day, perfect temperatures, and the wind held off until my last 3 miles. The expo is great with plenty of vendors and a nice amount of giveaways. The shirt is nice enough, though I wish the decal was not so stiff. Love the bright orangey color. Spectators were great and supportive, fun bands, and adorable, apple-cheeked children in sweaters and caps cheering on the runners made this an absolutely charming experience. And I finished 2 minutes under my goal!

5.0

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Shortly after the Maine Marathon, in Portland Maine, Bates professor Douglas Hodgkin apparently suffered a heart attack. The professor emeritus was recovering in a Portland hospital on Tuesday. He began feeling ill while receiving a massage after the race and was rushed to the hospital.

The Sun Journal

Oct 08, 2008

Siemers, Pagano win Maine Marathon

Art Siemers of Golden, Colorado out lasted Matt Dunlap by nearly 6 minutes of Falmouth to win the 17th Peak Performance Maine Marathon in 2 hours, 28 minutes, 24 seconds Sunday morning. Heather Pagano of Portland won the women's race in 3 hours 6 minutes and 54 seconds.

Portland Press Herald

Oct 05, 2008

First Maine marathon celebration returns to Rockland Aug. 14

Exactly 100 years since Maine hosted its first 26 mile 385 yard race, Rockland, Maine will hold a commemorative marathon on August 14th. The free fun run will provide no course markings or awards, but will be a fun run to commemorate the history of the Maine Marathon.

Knox County News Times

Jun 10, 2008