Maine Endurance Sports Alliance (MESA) a 501(c)3 nonprofit is proud to continue the great running history established by The Great Augusta Marathon &amp; Half with the introduction of the AUGUSTA MARATHON &ndash; Full/Half/10K/5K &ndash; Running Festival on Sunday July 12, 2026 starting at 7 am at Elk Lodge, 397 Civic Center Dr, Augusta Maine allowing more participants of all abilities to cross the finish line. This event is USATF sanctioned, and Boston certified (Marathon ME25002JK). &nbsp;The full marathon will run from 397 Civic Center Dr out Route 11/27 to Belgrade Lakes Maine and back to the beginging. (course maps can be found on our website) or The Great Augusta Marathon &amp; Half 2025 &middot; Ride with GPS.&nbsp;
We have already secured Pine Tree Racing Services to be the official timer for the race. &nbsp;There is NO TIME LIMIT - we want you to reach your goal to complete the race.
For participants who have "BOTTLES", we will accept "BOTTLES" at the operations tent at the starting line until 6:00 am. These will be on a special table at each water station for the participants to pick up.
We will have a vendor area at the finish line for participants and their guests. &nbsp;There is plenty of nearby parking, affordable lodging and dining to make this a destination for the whole family.&nbsp;
More information can be found on our website www.mesa-maine.org or on our Facebook page Maine Endurance Sports Alliance. &nbsp; &nbsp;Packet pickup will be July 11, 2026, from 3-6 pm at THE MAINE EXPERIENCE close to the starting line.&nbsp;
In 2026, we are&nbsp; offering a special medal "Run the Moose" for participants who complete both the Augusta Marathon and the Waterville Marathon. Participants can run a combination of a full and half, 2 full or 2 half races to qualify.
NEW IN 2026, we are offering a special medal "Vacationland Triple Crown" for participants who complete 3 of our 4 races in 2026. Participants can run a combination of a full and half, 3 full or 3 half races to qualify.

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