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Early October · Northeast · Out-and-Back

Maine Marathon

Portland, ME

Casco Bay coastal vistas

  • Scenic
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Typical start temp
45°F(estimated)
Field size
~1,000 runners(estimated)
Course
Rolling
Elevation
600 ft gain(estimated)

Why runners choose this race

A out-and-back course around Portland, ME, with steady rollers that reward even pacing.

Good fit if

  • · Runners who care about scenery
  • · Runners who want a low-key start

Think twice if

  • No notable warnings in the data.

Course and logistics

Course type
Out-and-Back
Surface
Road
Total gain
600 ft(estimated)
Field size
~1,000 runners(estimated)
Crowd support
Pockets of spectators
Entry
Data coming soon
Start / finish
Start and finish in the same area

Race details

Typical timing
Early October
Region
Northeast
Editorial tier
Featured
Data last reviewed
2026-08-26

Casco Bay coastal vistas

Good to know

  • Scenic
  • Out-and-back
  • Destination race

Race-day weather

Modelled from location, month and coastal proximity — not verified race history.

Typical start
45°F(estimated)
By midday
56°F(estimated)
Dew point
38°F(estimated)
ExcellentGoodWarmHeat risk

Typical start sits at 45°F excellent marathon conditions.

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