Where can I find the Portland 10 Miler route map?
Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.
Official course linksPortland 10 Miler 10 Mile
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2027 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
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Decision summary
Portland 10 Miler 10 Mile at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 9:57/km
- Evidence depth
- 38 verified facts
2:40:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Portland 10 Miler 10 Mile has known course details for its 10 mile race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 16.1 km
- Terrain
- Mixed, Road
- Scenery
- Waterfront, Canyon, Island, Coastal, Parkland, City, Historic
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Portland 10 Miler?
The Portland 10 Miler is described as flat.
Where does the Portland 10 Miler route go?
The Portland 10 Miler route starts at Edward Payson Park, Back Cove, Portland, Maine and finishes at Edward Payson Park, Back Cove, Portland, Maine. Underfoot, expect mix of paved city streets and paved bike/multi-use paths (Back Cove Trail and Eastern Promenade Trail). It passes Back Cove, Back Cove Trail, Munjoy Hill, Eastern Promenade and Eastern Promenade Trail. Semi-circle along the water in Back Cove plus an out-and-back section along the Eastern Promenade with elevated views of Casco Bay, the islands and Fort Gorges.
What should runners know on race day for the Portland 10 Miler?
Baxter Blvd is closed to traffic from 7:30 AM on race morning. 4.
Race character
Scenery
- Waterfront
- Canyon
- Island
- Coastal
- Parkland
- City
- Historic
Atmosphere
- Scenic Tour
- Community
Terrain
- Mixed
- Road
- Elevation character
- Flat
- Technicality
- Non Technical
Entry, logistics and records
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Cut-off
- Course closes on a continuous 16:00 minute-per-mile pace (160 minutes for the 10 miles); slower participants must move to the sidewalk
- Qualification status
- Not a Boston Marathon qualifier; open road race with no qualifying time required
Race day logistics
- Aid stations
- 4
- Closed roads
- Baxter Blvd is closed to traffic from 7:30 AM on race morning
- Expo / packet pickup
- Packet pickup at Rising Tide Brewing on the Saturday before the race (12:00-3:00 PM), with additional race-morning pickup at Edward Payson Park
- Medal
- Yes
- Finisher tee
- Premium navy wicking race tee included with registration, featuring Portland Head Light artwork
Access and course status
- Start
- Edward Payson Park, Back Cove, Portland, Maine
- Finish
- Edward Payson Park, Back Cove, Portland, Maine
Course facts
- Course type
- Loop
- Surface
- Mix of paved city streets and paved bike/multi Use paths (Back Cove Trail and Eastern Promenade Trail)
- Landmarks
- Back Cove, Back Cove Trail, Munjoy Hill, Eastern Promenade, Eastern Promenade Trail, Tukey's Bridge, Casco Bay, Fort Gorges, Old Port, Portland Head Light
- Notable features
- Semi-circle along the water in Back Cove plus an out-and-back section along the Eastern Promenade with elevated views of Casco Bay, the islands and Fort Gorges
- described as having some hills