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28 running, walking, and swimming events in Portland, Maine

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  • Gorham Savings Bank Maine Marathon [mainemarathon.com]

    Sun, Oct 05, 2025

    Half Marathon Marathon Run

    206 Baxter Boulevard, Portland, Maine, 04101, United States
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  • Gorham Savings Bank Maine Marathon [mainemarathon.com]

    Sun, Oct 05, 2025

    Half Marathon Marathon Run

    206 Baxter Boulevard, Portland, Maine, 04101, United States
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  • Gorham Savings Bank Maine Marathon [mainemarathon.com]

    Sun, Oct 05, 2025

    Half Marathon Marathon Run

    206 Baxter Boulevard, Portland, Maine, 04101, United States
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  • Irish Road Rover 5K [runsignup.com]

    Sun, Mar 15, 2026 at 10:30 AM

    Description

    WELCOME to the 2026 Irish Road Rover 5K benefiting Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland !!

    Our 30th Running!! Sunday, March 15th at 10:30 AM Start

    This year's race will again be hosted by our...

    WELCOME to the 2026 Irish Road Rover 5K benefiting Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland !!

    Our 30th Running!! Sunday, March 15th at 10:30 AM Start

    This year's race will again be hosted by our friends at (Rí Rá) !!

    *** $15 *** Pre-registration Entry fee! The lowest around!

    Online Registration will close on Friday, 3/13/26 at 9:00PM.

    $20 Race Day fee - Still a bargain!

    Prizes for Overall Winners, including cash!

    Prizes for Top Teams, including cash!

    5-Year Age Group Award Medals & Top Teams in Corporate, Running Club, and Open / Family Categories

    3.1 Miles 5k Run

    Portland, Maine, 04101, United States
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  • Maine Track Club Longfellow 3K [runsignup.com]

    Sun, Mar 29, 2026 at 8:00 AM

    Description

    Celebrate Portland, Maine's No. 1 bard, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, with an in-person 3K run or virtual 3K run/walk/swim on our scenic route on Congress St., Portland, Maine.

    The race will begin...

    Celebrate Portland, Maine's No. 1 bard, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, with an in-person 3K run or virtual 3K run/walk/swim on our scenic route on Congress St., Portland, Maine.

    The race will begin promptly at 8AM on Sunday, March 29th, 2026. The start and finish line is located on Congress Street, directly in front of Lincoln Park and Top of the Old Port parking.

    Awards will directly follow race at or near 9AM. We anticipate holding the awards ceremony in the gym of Portland HS.

    Handcrafted awards to 1st and 2nd overall Male, Female and Non-Binary participants as well as the top overall Team. Handcrafted age group awards to top Male, Female in categories <10, 11-14, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-84, 85+.

    RACE UPDATES as of 2/26:

    We are lucky to have Portland High School host our event this year. Portland High School School will be available to runners starting at 6:30am-10:00am on race day. We anticipate having the awards ceremony in the gym immediately after the race concludes ~9am. The only restrooms available for the race will be at Portland High School.

    Bib pick up for the race will be held at FinishStrongPT (in the back of Marathon Sports Portland) on Saturday, March 28th from 10-12pm. We will also have bib pickup and registration open the morning of the race at Portland HS, starting at 6:30am on race day.

    3k Run Swim Virtual Walk

    350 Congress Street, Portland, Maine, 04101, United States
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  • 95th Annual Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine 5k Road Race [bgcmaine.org] [Register at raceroster.com]

    Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM

    Description

    5k start time 9:00am

    Kids 1-mile Fun Run start time: 8:00am

    5k Fun Run Road Run

    25 Hancock Street, Portland, Maine, 04101, United States
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  • Trail Running Film Festival - Portland, ME [trailfilmfest.com] [Register at ultrasignup.com]

    Sun, Apr 19, 2026 at 3:30 PM

    Run Trail

    575 Congress Street, Portland, Maine, 04101, United States
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  • 2026 Runway for Hope: Movie Magic [newenglandbreastcanceralliance.org] [Register at runsignup.com]

    Sat, Apr 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM

    Description

    Runway for Hope is an annual runway show featuring breast cancer survivors as models wearing creative and fun costumes styled and crafted by people in our community. In addition to being the New England Breast Cancer Alliance's biggest fundraising event, Runway for Hope aims to empower and connect survivors, as well as to highlight their strength, resilience, and courage.

    Run

    Portland, Maine, 04101, United States
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  • Dash for the Derby 5K [runsignup.com]

    Sat, May 02, 2026 at 9:00 AM

    Description

    KENTUCKY DERBY DAY

    WHAT: DASH FOR THE DERBY 5K WALKERS WELCOME

    WHEN: SATURDAY MAY 2ND 9AM AT MARATHON SPORTS PORTLAND 309 MARGINAL WAY PORTLAND, MAINE

    FOR WHOM: RACE MAKES DONATIONS TO: “A RUNNING...

    KENTUCKY DERBY DAY

    WHAT: DASH FOR THE DERBY 5K WALKERS WELCOME

    WHEN: SATURDAY MAY 2ND 9AM AT MARATHON SPORTS PORTLAND 309 MARGINAL WAY PORTLAND, MAINE

    FOR WHOM: RACE MAKES DONATIONS TO: “A RUNNING PASSION”

    COST*:

    $28 WICKED EARLY BIRD PRE-REGISTRATION BY SEPTEMBER 30TH

    $32 EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION THRU FEBRUARY 28TH

    $35 THEREAFTER

    $39 RACE DAY

    *ALL REGISTRANTS BY APRIL 1ST GUARANTEED A RACE SINGLET, AS AVAILABLE AFTERWARDS.

    CASH PRIZES FOR OVERALL WINNERS. AWARDS IN AGE GROUPS AND TEAM CATEGORIES.

    COURSE RECORDS: MALE ELIJAH CARET 16:47 2021 FEMALE MARISA SMITH 22:05 2021

    RACE PICKUP/RACE DAY SIGN UP 7:30-9AM MARATHON SPORTS MARGINAL WAY PORTLAND, MAINE.

    PLEASE USE THE PARK AND RIDE ON MARGINAL WAY TO LEAVE PARKING SPACES FOR MARATHON SPORTS CUSTOMERS

    POST RACE REFRESHMENTS & AWARDS CEREMONY IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE RACE AT MARATHON SPORTS

    No Refunds. In the event of catastrophic weather, a public health crisis, or extreme events beyond race managements’ control every effort will be made to hold the race on an alternate date. If this is not possible, the race will be transformed to a virtual event where participants run the course & submit their results on their own.

    3.1 Miles 5k Run Virtual Walk

    309 Marginal Way, Portland, Maine, 04101, United States
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  • Portland Sea Dogs Mother's Day 5K [milb.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

    Sun, May 10, 2026 at 8:30 AM

    Description

    24th Annual Mother's Day 5K

    Commemorative shirts are available to the first 750 registrants in the 5K

    The Portland Sea Dogs and the Maine Track Club will host the Mother's Day 5K Road Race, presented...

    24th Annual Mother's Day 5K

    Commemorative shirts are available to the first 750 registrants in the 5K

    The Portland Sea Dogs and the Maine Track Club will host the Mother's Day 5K Road Race, presented by Lafayette Hotels and Holiday Inn by the Bay, on Sunday, May 10th at 9:15 am. There will also be a Kids Run beginning at 8:30 am, which is free of charge.

    Slugger and his Mom lead the way on the flat 5K course which begins in front of the Portland Expo building, travels down Park Avenue, turns down St. John Street, and makes a right onto Noyes Street, a right onto Oakdale Street, a left onto Falmouth Street, a right onto Durham Street, a right onto Bedford Street, a left onto Deering Avenue, a left into Deering Oaks and follows the Oaks and exits Deering Oaks taking a right onto Deering Avenue and crosses the street to the entrance to Fitzpatrick where the runners will run behind the bleachers into centerfield and finishes in front of the third base dugout.

    The top overall male and female finishers will receive a trophy, a pair of 2026 Season Tickets for the remainder of the 2026 Sea Dogs season and throw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to a future Sea Dogs game. The top three male and female finishers in each age group will also be presented with awards. All race participants will receive a complimentary ticket to attend a future 2026 Sea Dogs game.

    Proceeds from the race go to the American Cancer Society to support breast cancer patients and research.

    The mission of the American Cancer Society is to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer. As we all know, when cancer strikes, it hits from all sides. That’s why we’re committed to attacking cancer from every angle. With more than 100 years of experience and leadership, we are a global force, fighting all cancers on all fronts, across the US, and around the globe.

    All participants of the race will receive a complimentary ticket to attend a future 2026 Sea Dogs game.

    1 Miles 5k Run

    Portland, Maine, 04102, United States
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  • Maine Needs - A Community Walk & Race [maineneeds.org] [Register at runsignup.com]

    Sat, May 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM

    Description

    Join us around Back Cove for our 2nd Annual Maine Needs Community Walk & Race presented by Maine Beer Company!

    This event is a family-friendly community effort that brings together students,...

    Join us around Back Cove for our 2nd Annual Maine Needs Community Walk & Race presented by Maine Beer Company!

    This event is a family-friendly community effort that brings together students, families, local businesses, and community members to do what's right for a morning of fun, fitness, and fundraising. The event features a 5K run combined with a 3.5 mile run and 3.5 mile walk. Attendees will also enjoy visiting with local non-profits and event sponsors, face painting for kids, a DJ, Maine Needs merch for sale, coffee, snacks and more!

    All proceeds help support Maine Needs mission of providing basic material goods for individuals and families throughout Maine.

    Each week, Maine Needs receives 1,000+ requests from caseworkers, teachers, nurses and street outreach teams for basics, such as; sneakers, boots, clothing, outdoor gear, socks, underwear, diapers, bedding, towels, kitchen basics, baby gear, tents, sleeping bags, soap, deodorant and cleaning products. These items reach individuals and families all over Maine that are going without these essential items.

    Over 6,000 volunteers support the work of 523 providers from 265 organizations across Maine. Support our mission and enjoy a morning along Back Cove. You don’t want to miss it!

    Do what's right. Essential needs for all.

    5k 3.5 Miles Run Walk

    Portland, Maine, 04101, United States
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  • First Annual Pharos House 5K [runsignup.com]

    Sat, May 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM

    Description

    Join us for the first annual Pharos House 5K — a community event promoting second chances and successful reentry. Proceeds go directly toward helping individuals rebuild their lives after incarceration— creating safer neighborhoods and stronger communities for all — one step at a time.

    5k Run

    79 Preble Street, Portland, Maine, 04101, United States
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