5 events in Bangor, Maine

Join us for fitness, fun, and a great cause at the Skillful Strides 5K on May 3, 2026! Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, this event is all about celebrating community, wellness, and opportunity.

Skillful Strides isn’t just a race—it’s a chance to come together and make meaningful strides toward a brighter future. All proceeds support our students heading to the SkillsUSA National Competition, helping them build essential career skills and create lasting impact in their lives.

Lace up and be part of something inspiring!

Flat and fast double loop course profile. Starting and finishing at Hayford Park on 13th Street in Bangor, ME. Start on 13th take a right on Hammond Street, take a right onto Dean St, take a right onto 14th Street, take a right on Frances St, left onto Manners Street, Right onto Union St, Right onto 13th street for the first loop, continue for a second loop to complete the race. Course will have mile markers and directional arrows painted on the ground. This race is to promote good health and focus on world peace.

Maine Endurance Sports Alliance (MESA) a 501(c)3 nonprofit is proud to continue the great running history established by The Great Bangor Marathon & Half with the introduction of the BANGOR MARATHON – Full/Half/10K/5K – Running Festival on Sunday June 7, 2026. Starting at 7 am at the corner of Main St and Dutton St in Bangor, Maine allowing more participants of all abilities to cross the finish line. This event is USATF sanctioned, and Boston certified (Marathon ME24008BK Half ME24007BK). The full marathon will run through Bangor out valley avenue to Broadway with a turnaround in the town of Kenduskeag and back to the Finish at Bangor Waterfront Park. (course maps can be found on our website) or at https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46694361. The half marathon follows the same course with a turn around on outer Broadway shortly after Pushaw Road.

We have already secured All Sports Events 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 June 6, 2026, from 3-6 pm at THE MAINE EXPERIENCE on the Bangor Waterfront.

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.