Running Races in Maine — 2026

There are 97 running races in Maine in 2026 across 53 cities. The next upcoming race is the North American Wife Carrying Championship® in Newry on October 10. Popular distances include 5K races, 10K races, ultras.

North American Wife Carrying Championship®

Sat, Oct 10 · Newry, ME Newry

OCR North American Wife Carrying Championship®

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Moose on the Run 5k/10k

Sat, Oct 10 · Greenville, ME Greenville

Road Moose on the Run 10kMoose on the Run 5k

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Live Laugh Run- Becca 4-Ever in our Hearts; 5k (3 Mile) Walk or Run

Sat, Oct 10 · South Paris, ME South Paris

Virtual 5k Run or Walk (In person)Virtual: Walk/Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Gorham Knights 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Gorham, ME Gorham

Road Gorham Knights 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Maguire's Midcoast Community Challenge

Sat, Oct 10 · Wiscasset, ME Wiscasset

Road Maguire's Midcoast Community Challenge

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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St. Mary's Steps for Hope 5K Run/Walk and Kids Obstacle Course

Sun, Oct 11 · Lewiston, ME Lewiston

OCR Steps for Hope 5K WalkSteps for Hope 5K RunKids Obstacle Course

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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New England Cornhole Championships

Sun, Oct 11 · Newry, ME Newry

New England Cornhole Championships

From $21 Open Closing Soon 96 spots left

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Beach and Road 10K

Sun, Oct 11 · Old Orchard Beach, ME Old Orchard Beach

Road Beach and Road 10K

From $28 Open Closing Soon

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Sugarloaf Uphill Climb

Sun, Oct 11 · Carrabassett Valley, ME Carrabassett Valley

Road Sugarloaf Uphill Climb

From $55 Open Closing Soon

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Central Maine Striders Fall Classic 10K

Sun, Oct 11 · Waterville, ME Waterville

Road Fall Classic 10K Road Race

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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12th Annual Ocean Commotion 5K Run/Walk and 5K Virtual Challenge

Sun, Oct 11 · Phippsburg, ME Phippsburg

Virtual 5K TIMED Run 10/17/20265K UNTIMED Walk 10/17/20265K Virtual Challenge 10/11/26-10/17/26 +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Tour de Gourd | 5k run & 2 mile walk | Damariscotta Pumpkinfest | Maine

Mon, Oct 12 · Newcastle, ME Newcastle

Road Tour de Gourd WalkTour de Gourd 5k

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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The Monster Dash

Sat, Oct 17 · Biddeford, ME Biddeford

Open Closing Soon

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5K for heating oil supporting the Maine Veterans Project

Sat, Oct 17 · Brewer, ME Brewer

Road 5K for Heating Oil - supporting Maine Veterans Project

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Fair Election 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Falmouth, ME Falmouth

Road Fair Election 5K

From $26 Open Closing Soon

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Camp Sunshine's Pumpkin Festival Flannel 5k & Fun Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Freeport, ME Freeport

Virtual Fun RunVirtual 5K5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Grahamtastic Connection 5K Run & Walk

Sun, Oct 18 · Springvale, ME Springvale

Road 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Little Duck 50k & 10k

Sun, Oct 18 · Windham, ME Windham

Trail 10k50k

From $65 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Runnin' Monks 5K Road Race

Sun, Oct 18 · Standish, ME Standish

Road 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Save Your Breath 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Augusta, ME Augusta

Road Virtual Walk. Your walk. Your place.Walk5K Run Timed Run +4

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Opioid Prevention 1 Mile Run/Walk/Wheel

Sat, Oct 24 · Bangor, ME Bangor

Open Closing Soon

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Cancer Can Suck A Cactus 5K/10K

Sat, Oct 24 · Kennebunk, ME Kennebunk

Virtual Kids Race (1k, 0.5k + toddler dash)5k Run/WalkVirtual 5k Run/Walk +3

From $20 Open 100 spots left

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Belfast Lions Club Ghostly Gallop 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Belfast, ME Belfast

Road Belfast Lions Club Ghostly Gallop 5k

From $25 Open

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Bath Area Family YMCA Haunted Hustle 5K Walk Run & Kids Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Bath, ME Bath

Road Bath Area Family YMCA Haunted Hustle - Kids Fun Run (Kids 2-12)Bath Area Family YMCA Haunted Hustle - 5K Runner/JoggerBath Area Family YMCA Haunted Hustle - Walker

From $10 Open

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2026 Flutie 5K for Autism: Rome, ME

Sat, Oct 24 · Rome, ME Rome

Virtual 5K Roll (Wheelchairs, Handcycles, and Duo Teams)5K Run5K Walk +3

From $8 Open

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Wicked 5K & 10K

Sat, Oct 24 · Kennebunk, ME Kennebunk

Road KID'S WICKED DASHWICKED 5KWicked 10K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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STEM 5K at Biddeford Middle School

Sun, Oct 25 · Biddeford, ME Biddeford

Road STEM BMS 5KCandy K

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Great Pumpkin 10K

Sun, Oct 25 · Saco, ME Saco

Virtual Virtual 10K10K

From $15 Open

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Holistic Hustle 5K/10K

Sat, Oct 31 · Kennebunkport, ME Kennebunkport

Trail Student (13 and under) Timed 5k or 1/2 mile Fun Run5K5k ( 65 + years old) +1

From $10 Open

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Quarry Road Trailfest

Sat, Oct 31 · Waterville, ME Waterville

Trail Quarry Road TrailFest 5kmQuarry Road TrailFest 15km

From $20 Open

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Trick or Trail: A Costumed 5K Trail Run at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm

Sat, Oct 31 · Wells, ME Wells

Road Trick or Trail: A Costumed 5K Trail Run at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm

From $35 Open

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I Heart Biddeford 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Biddeford, ME Biddeford

Road I Heart Biddeford 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Moosehorn Ghost Run Half-Marathon and Relay

Sun, Nov 1 · Baileyville, ME Baileyville

Road Half-Marathon RelayHalf-Marathon

From $26 Open 30 spots left

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10th Annual Portland Waterfront 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Portland, ME Portland

Road Family Team 5K -No Pizza & Salad $15 per person * 2 person minimum5K Run/Walk + Pizza & Salad5K Run/Walk No Pizza & Salad +1

From $12 Open

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St. Thomas Mingle Jingle Run 5K & Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 7 · Sanford, ME Sanford

Virtual 5k (In Person)Virtual 5kTurkey Trot (Kids)

From $25 Open

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Saint James School Trot for Catholic Education 5K and Kids Fun Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Biddeford, ME Biddeford

Road 5K Run/WalkKids' Fun Run

From $15 Open

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Kick Out Mesothelioma 5-Miler & 2.5 Mile Walk In Memory of John W. Griffin (1941-2003)

Sun, Nov 8 · Portland, ME Portland

Road Kick Out Mesothelioma 5-Miler & 2.5 Mile Walk In Memory of John W. Griffin (1941-2003)

From $26 Open

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Panther 5K Pi Run

Sun, Nov 8 · Yarmouth, ME Yarmouth

Virtual Virtual Panther Pi Run 5KPanther 5K Pi Run

From $20 Open

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Henry's Crusade for Kim

Sun, Nov 8 · Biddeford, ME Biddeford

Road Walk5k runKids fun run

From $15 Open

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MTA Class of 2028 Pie Run 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Topsham, ME Topsham

Road Kids 1K Fun Run/Walk5k Run/Walk–Community Member5k Run/Walk–MSAD #75 Student & Staff

From $10 Open

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13th Annual Wells Veterans Day 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Wells, ME Wells

Road 13th Annual Wells Veterans Day 5K

From $25 Open

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Turkey Trot Tune Up and Kid's Turkey Dash

Sun, Nov 15 · Portland, ME Portland

Road Turkey Trot Tune Up

From $25 Open

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Marshwood Ski Team/Powderhouse Challenge!

Sat, Nov 21 · South Berwick, ME South Berwick

Road Individual Entry

From $35 Open

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3rd Annual Turkey Trot - 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 21 · Hollis Center, ME Hollis Center

Road Turkey Trot 5K

From $25 Open

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Maine Track Club Turkey Trot 5K

Sun, Nov 22 · Cape Elizabeth, ME Cape Elizabeth

Virtual Kids' Fun Run5KVirtual 5K

From $0 Open

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Turkey Trot 5K

Sun, Nov 22 · Westbrook, ME Westbrook

Road Kids MileTurkey Trot 5K

From $10 Open

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Greely Hockey 5K Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Cumberland, ME Cumberland

Road 5K Road Race5K Road Race + T-Shirt

From $30 Open

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Turkey Trot 4 Hope

Thu, Nov 26 · Norway, ME Norway

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run1 Mile Walk4 Mile Run +1

From $25 Open

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Portland Thanksgiving Day 4 miler

Thu, Nov 26 · Portland, ME Portland

Road Kids K - 0.6mi4 Miler

From $3 Open

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Outfitters Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Kennebunk, ME Kennebunk

Road Kennebunk Outfitters Turkey Trot

From $40 Open

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