Maine Marathon (Portland) route map
raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Maine Marathon (Portland), 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 Marathon (Portland) Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
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- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Modelled energy-cost change 0.9% versus flat · net elevation 0 m
Decision summary
Maine Marathon (Portland) Marathon at a glance
- Route ascent
- 357 m
- Cut-off average pace
- 8:53/km
- Typical conditions
- 84/100
- Evidence depth
- 45 verified facts
Lower than 45% of comparable mapped races
6:15:00 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 Marathon (Portland)?
The Maine Marathon (Portland) route has 357 m of ascent, 358 m of descent and an estimated 0.9% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.
Where does the Maine Marathon (Portland) route go?
The Maine Marathon (Portland) route starts at Baxter Boulevard along Portland's Back Cove and finishes at Baxter Boulevard along Portland's Back Cove (same as start). Underfoot, expect road. It passes Back Cove, Martin Point Bridge, Mackworth Point (Falmouth), Route 1 and Route 88. Wraps around Portland's Back Cove and runs up the Maine coast through Falmouth to Yarmouth and back, with rolling hills, peak fall foliage, stately homes along Route 88 and stunning views of Portland and the Atlantic Ocean.
What should runners know on race day for the Maine Marathon (Portland)?
Course runs along Baxter Boulevard, Route 1 and Route 88 between Portland, Falmouth and Yarmouth; parking available in lots along Marginal Way (InterMed garage at 84 Marginal Way, AAA, USPS, Maine Community Bank lots), Back Cove lot and Deering Oaks; free relay shuttle buses run between the start/finish and the three relay exchanges. Bands, entertainers and enthusiastic fans line the route. Charity Bib Program refunds part of the entry fee to runners who raise at least $200 for an affiliated charity.
Race character
Scenery
- Coastal
- Mountain
- Waterfront
- Forest
- City
- Countryside
Atmosphere
- Community
- Charity
- Scenic Tour
Terrain
- Road
- Trail
- Elevation character
- Rolling
- Technicality
- Non Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 261 m
- Net elevation
- 0 m
The stored route produces 357 m of ascent, while a source states 261 m. GPS sampling and elevation models can produce different totals, so both are labelled rather than combined.
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Men's course record
- 2:19:19 (Ryan Eiler)
- Women's course record
- 2:39:38 (Abby Hamilton)
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Cut-off
- Course support ends at 2:00 p.m. (about 6.25 hours from the 7:45 a.m. start); early starters must finish within roughly 5.5+ hours
- Qualification status
- USATF Certified Boston Marathon qualifier (course #ME24001DT); complete marathon results submitted to Boston Marathon officials
Race day logistics
- Closed roads
- Course runs along Baxter Boulevard, Route 1 and Route 88 between Portland, Falmouth and Yarmouth; parking available in lots along Marginal Way (InterMed garage at 84 Marginal Way, AAA, USPS, Maine Community Bank lots), Back Cove lot and Deering Oaks; free relay shuttle buses run between the start/finish and the three relay exchanges.
- Expo / packet pickup
- Stevens Square Community Center, 631 Stevens Avenue, Portland. Sat Oct 3: expo 11:00-17:00, bib pickup 11:00-19:00. Race-day bib pickup Sun Oct 4 05:30-07:00 at Pedro Field next to start/finish.
- On-course music
- Bands, entertainers and enthusiastic fans line the route
Access and course status
- Start
- Baxter Boulevard along Portland's Back Cove
- Finish
- Baxter Boulevard along Portland's Back Cove (same as start)
- Certified course
- USATF certified, course #ME24001DT
Course facts
- Course type
- Out And Back
- Surface
- Road
- Landmarks
- Back Cove, Martin Point Bridge, Mackworth Point (Falmouth), Route 1, Route 88, Yarmouth
- Notable features
- All-volunteer organized (more than 800 volunteers needed)
- among the most affordable marathons, with 64% of gross profits donated to charity. Portland is roughly 2 hours from Boston with direct flights from DC, Denver, Chicago, Atlanta and NYC. Charity Bib Program refunds part of the entry fee to runners who raise at least $200 for an affiliated charity
- Aid stations approximately every two miles with water and Nuun
- Wraps around Portland's Back Cove and runs up the Maine coast through Falmouth to Yarmouth and back, with rolling hills, peak fall foliage, stately homes along Route 88 and stunning views of Portland and the Atlantic Ocean
How hilly is the Maine Marathon (Portland) Marathon?
- Steep descent 1%
- Descent 15%
- Flat 67%
- Climb 15%
- Steep climb 2%
- Total ascent
- 357 m
- Net elevation
- +0 m
- GAP factor
- 0.9%
- Longest climb
- 670 m at 5.9%
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 14°CTypical temperature
- 14 kphTypical wind
- 3 mmTypical rainfall
- 84Favourability /100
More race details
Is the Maine Marathon (Portland) flat?
Its normalised GAP factor is 0.9% slower than a flat course, with about 357 m of total ascent.