Run with the Alewives

Maine Endurance Sports Alliance (MESA) a 501(c)3 nonprofit is proud to continue the great running history established by The Great Augusta Marathon & Half with the introduction of the AUGUSTA MARATHON – Full/Half/10K/5K – Running Festival on Sunday July 12, 2026 starting at 7 am at Elk Lodge, 397 Civic Center Dr, Augusta Maine allowing more participants of all abilities to cross the finish line. This event is USATF sanctioned, and Boston certified (Marathon ME25002JK). The full marathon will run from 397 Civic Center Dr out Route 11/27 to Belgrade Lakes Maine and back to the beginging. (course maps can be found on our website) or The Great Augusta Marathon & Half 2025 · Ride with GPS.

We have already secured Pine Tree Racing Services to be the official timer for the race. There is NO TIME LIMIT - we want you to reach your goal to complete the race.

For participants who have "BOTTLES", we will accept "BOTTLES" at the operations tent at the starting line until 6:00 am. These will be on a special table at each water station for the participants to pick up.

We will have a vendor area at the finish line for participants and their guests. There is plenty of nearby parking, affordable lodging and dining to make this a destination for the whole family.

More information can be found on our website www.mesa-maine.org or on our Facebook page Maine Endurance Sports Alliance. Packet pickup will be July 11, 2026, from 3-6 pm at THE MAINE EXPERIENCE close to the starting line.

In 2026, we are once again offering a special medal "Run the Highlands" for participants who complete both the Bangor Marathon and the Lincoln Marathon. Participants can run a combination of a full and half, 2 full or 2 half races to qualify.

NEW IN 2026, we are offering a special medal "Vacationland Triple Crown" for participants who complete 3 of our 4 races in 2026. Participants can run a combination of a full and half, 3 full or 3 half races to qualify.

Run with the Sturgeons who migrate in the Kennebec River through Hallowell

each year in late Spring & early Summer, sometimes called “living dinosaurs.”

July 18 th , 2026

Vaughn Field Way

Hallowell, Maine

OHD 5K Road Race

Race start: 7:30 AM

Registration Guidelines

*Pre-registration is required to participate in this event.

Registration must be made prior to midnight on Tuesday, July 14.

$30.00 registration fee prior to Friday, July 3 rd . $40.00 July 4 th through July 15 th .

Registration closes at midnight on Tuesday July 14 th . Walk in registration will not be

available.

*This is a running race event only, walking the course is prohibited.

Following the start of the 5K will be a Fun Kids race and activities also at Vaughn Field

OHD Fun Kids Race (Ages 10 and under) 1000 meter run around Vaughn Field.

Start time: 8:15 AM

$7.00 registration fee (accepted through 7/14/26 until 11:59 PM Eastern Time)

Fun awards will be given to children in the following age brackets: 3-5, 6-8 and 9-10.

Can’t run this year but would like to participate in some way?

Would you like to show support for family members and friends that may be participating?

Donations are being accepted until July 14th on the race registration site.

 The 5K starts & finishes at Vaughn Field, a short walk from the OHD parade and

all downtown activities and celebrations. You may even spot a Sturgeon in action!

 T-Shirts will only be available to those who register by July 3 rd .

 Prizes will be awarded for Overall winners and age group winners in Female,

Male and Non-Binary Divisions.

Please join us by registering to run, to join the Kids Race donate in support of friends &

family participating or just to help support the OHD 5K future success.

The Maine Lobster Festival offers timed 5K and 10K road races! The 5K is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. The 10K is open to runners only.

Please join us!

Event details and schedule

Pre-registered runners MUST pick up their race packets on:

• Friday, August 1st from 10 am - 1 pm on the Festival grounds.

• Online registration ends Thursday, July 31 at 9 pm.

• Race Day/In-Person registration increases to $45.

• Registration Fee is Non-Refundable.

Both races will start promptly at 8am.

Finisher medals for all participants and awards for top male and female finishers in multiple age group categories for both races!!! Shirts are available for the first 300 participants to pick up their packet. Shirt sizes are not guaranteed.

Thank you to our sponsors: Allen Agency, Samoset Resort, James Heavey Wealth Management, Maine Sport Outfitters, Maine State Credit Union