Maine Coast Marathon route map
raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Maine Coast Marathon, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.
Maine Coast Marathon
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.
Modelled energy-cost change 0.4% versus flat · net elevation 1 m
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Decision summary
Maine Coast Marathon at a glance
- Route ascent
- 219 m
- Cut-off average pace
- 9:15/km
- Typical conditions
- 74/100
- Evidence depth
- 39 verified facts
Lower than 71% of comparable mapped races
6:30:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Stored GPS route
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Maine Coast Marathon?
The Maine Coast Marathon route has 219 m of ascent, 217 m of descent and an estimated 0.4% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.
Where does the Maine Coast Marathon route go?
The Maine Coast Marathon route starts at 506 Atlantic Ave, Wells, ME (Wells Beach), 7:30 AM Sunday May 2 and finishes at Wells Harbor Community Park, 331 Harbor Rd, Wells, ME. Underfoot, expect paved roads with rolling terrain; first four miles along the Atlantic Ocean then quiet backroads through fields and woodlands. It passes Atlantic Ocean shoreline, Wells Beach, Wells Reserve at Laudholm, rolling fields and woodlands and Wells Harbor Community Park. Post-race party at Wells Harbor with two complimentary beers for runners 21+ with ID, professional timing, free finisher photography, and a shuttle from the finish to the start.
What should runners know on race day for the Maine Coast Marathon?
Gear check is available at the start line and transferred to the finish line. Post-race celebration at Wells Harbor Community Park features live music and snacks. 16 pace groups ranging from 3:00 to 5:20. Post-race party at Wells Harbor with two complimentary beers for runners 21+ with ID, professional timing, free finisher photography, and a shuttle from the finish to the start.
Race character
Scenery
- Coastal
- Desert
- Waterfront
- Countryside
- Forest
- Historic
Atmosphere
- Scenic Tour
- Destination
- Community
Terrain
- Road
- Beach
- Elevation character
- Gently Rolling
- Technicality
- Non Technical
- Net elevation
- 2 m
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Field size
- Event has sold out for several consecutive years; the 2026 edition sold out well before race day.
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Cut-off
- 6 hours 30 minutes; 2:00 PM cutoff from the 7:30 AM start (Sunday May 2).
- Qualification status
- USATF Certified course and a Boston Marathon qualifier (certificate ME 2542).
Race day logistics
- Pacers
- 16 pace groups ranging from 3:00 to 5:20.
- Bag drop
- Gear check is available at the start line and transferred to the finish line.
- Expo / packet pickup
- Packet pickup at Wells Harbor Community Park on Thursday April 29 (4-7 PM), Friday April 30 (12-7 PM) and Saturday May 1 (1-4 PM); no race-day pickup.
- Race village
- No
- Medal
- Commemorative finisher medals are awarded for every race distance; a separate Coastline Challenge medal is available to bundle participants.
- Finisher tee
- Finisher shirts included for participants (marketed as 'Sand-tastic Swag').
- On-course music
- Post-race celebration at Wells Harbor Community Park features live music and snacks.
Access and course status
- Start
- 506 Atlantic Ave, Wells, ME (Wells Beach), 7:30 AM Sunday May 2.
- Finish
- Wells Harbor Community Park, 331 Harbor Rd, Wells, ME.
Course facts
- Course type
- Point To Point
- Surface
- Paved roads with rolling terrain; first four miles along the Atlantic Ocean then quiet backroads through fields and woodlands.
- Landmarks
- Atlantic Ocean shoreline, Wells Beach, Wells Reserve at Laudholm, rolling fields and woodlands, Wells Harbor Community Park
- Notable features
- Post-race party at Wells Harbor with two complimentary beers for runners 21+ with ID, professional timing, free finisher photography, and a shuttle from the finish to the start
How hilly is the Maine Coast Marathon?
- Steep descent 0%
- Descent 8%
- Flat 84%
- Climb 7%
- Steep climb 1%
- Total ascent
- 219 m
- Net elevation
- +1 m
- GAP factor
- 0.4%
- Longest climb
- 1,810 m at 1.5%
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 13°CTypical temperature
- 24 kphTypical wind
- 3 mmTypical rainfall
- 74Favourability /100
More race details
Is the Maine Coast Marathon flat?
Its normalised GAP factor is 0.4% slower than a flat course, with about 219 m of total ascent.