GAP factor 0.4% slower than flat · net elevation 1 m
Decision summary
Lower than 71% of comparable mapped races
6:30:00 total cut-off
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Verified GPS route
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RaceIndex 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.
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.
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.
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.
Its normalised GAP factor is 0.4% slower than a flat course, with about 219 m of total ascent.