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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.
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.
MAINE RUNNING HALL OF FAME 5K IN MEMORY OF JULIUS MARZUL (1926-2004)
WALKERS WELCOME
WHEN: SUNDAY JUNE 7, 2026 5:15PM
RACE MAKES DONATIONS TO: THE MAINE RUNNING HALL OF FAME
RACE IS IN MEMORY OF JULIUS MARZUL, A WORLD WAR II VETERAN, AND 28 YEAR RUNNER WHO DIED 100 YARDS FROM THE FINISH OF THE MAINE HALF MARATHON OCTOBER 3, 2004 AT THE AGE OF 78.
COST:
WICKED EARLY-BIRD $26 BY MAINE MARATHON RACE DAY (OCT 5TH)
EARLY BIRD $29 THRU APRIL 1ST $34 THEREAFTER
PACKET PICKUP AND RACE DAY REGISTRATION $39 3:30-5PM AT MARATHON SPORTS PORTLAND, MAINE
CASH PRIZES FOR OVERALL WINNERS
COURSE RECORDS: MALE MIKE PAYSON 15:37 2001 FEMALE MAGGIE HANSON 18:11 2000
SHIRTS TO ALL BY MAY 10TH, AWARDS FOR OVERALL, AGE GROUP, AND TEAM CATEGORIES.
FREE ALL YOU CAN EAT PIZZA BUFFET AT OTTO'S PIZZA 250 READ ST PORTLAND.
COUNTER-CLOCKWISE BACK COVE LOOP STARTING AT BACK COVE SOCCER FIELDS & ENDING AT 84 BAXTER BLVD.
Race Director and Timing: Pine Tree Race Services Owner Tony Myatt [email protected].
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.
Luv 2 Run Portland 5K Walk/Run
WALKERS WELCOME
The Luv2Run Portland 5K Race is running the old fashioned way --- scenic off road courses --- great competition --- no rock bands --- fresh fruit & pastries --- no squeezable yogurt --- beautiful T-Shirts --- useful awards (pint glasses) --- plain water, not flavored water --- plus bad jokes by the race director before and after the race!!!
CASH PRIZES FOR OVERALL WINNERS
Sunday June 14th, 2026 9AM Back Cove Trail, Portland, ME*
Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration 7:30-8:45AM at Marathon Sports 309 Marginal Way Portland, Maine
Directions to Start: 84 Baxter Blvd Portland
$26 Wicked Early Bird Pre-Registration by January 1st $29 Early Bird Registration by April 1st--- $34 Thereafter--- $39 Race Day
Race Makes Donations to: “Sons of the Amvets Michael Shone Scholarship”
Colorful Luv2Run T-Shirts to entrants by May 10th, as available after this date.
Luv2Run Pint Glasses Top Male/Female Overall & Top 2 Male/Female Age Groups
Team Prizes to 1st Running Club, Corporate or Open Teams of 4 or more people.
50/50 Raffle $2 Per Chance
New for 2024 all participants 21+ may receive one (1) complimentary Mimosa at the post-race party (non-alcoholic Mimosas available as well).
Post-Race Party at Charles J Loring Amvets Post 25 186 Washington Ave Portland 10:30AM. All under 21 must stay with parent.
For more information E-mail: [email protected]
**Due to recent changes in fee structures in the City of Portland and to keep race entry fee reasonable, packet pickup is 0.4 miles away from the finish and 0.9 miles away from the start. Maps will be provided. Driving time is less than 5 minutes from each location. There will be 15 minutes between closing of packet pickup and race start to allow runners to assemble.
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.
Raccoon Run 5K
WALKERS WELCOME
Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration 7:30 to 8:45am at Fleet Feet Maine Running 309 Marginal Way Portland, Maine
9AM Start is at 84 Baxter Blvd Portland. SEE DESCRIPTION BELOW
Wicked Early Bird Pre Registration $26 by January 8th
Early bird pre-entry fee by April 1st $29 ---
$34 thereafter-----$39 Race Day
Race makes donations to: “Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland”
The Raccoon Run 5K Race is running the old fashioned way -- scenic off road courses -- great competition -- no rock bands -- no squeezable yogurt -- beautiful T-Shirts -- useful awards (pint glasses) -- plain water, not flavored water -- plus bad jokes by the race director before and after the race!!!
Colorful Raccoon Run T-Shirts to all entered by May 26th as available after
Cash Prizes to Overall Winners
Course Records Male Elliot Conrad 17:04 2012 Female Gretchen Speed 18:35 2022
Raccoon Run Pint Glasses Top Male/Female Overall & Age Groups 14 & Under- 80+
Team Awards 1st Running Club, Corporate & Open Teams of 4 or more people.
Dogs welcome so long as they behave and participant gives way in the front of the start.
For more information E-mail: [email protected] Check payable to “Pine Tree Race Services"
*Due to recent changes in fee structures in the City of Portland and to keep race entry fee reasonable, packet pickup is 0.4 miles away from the finish and 0.9 miles away from the start. Maps will be provided. Driving time is less than 5 minutes from each location. There will be 15 minutes between closing of packet pickup and race start to allow runners to assemble.
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.
About the Race
Portland’s first multisport race for children, The Portland Kids Duathlon, is presented by Benchmark Real Estate. The race gives young people ages 3-12 an opportunity to participate in the fast-growing world of multi-sport racing. The run, bike, run format of a duathlon is fun and approachable, a great race for non-swimmers and triathletes alike. A bike only event for our youngest athletes as well as those with special needs makes the event even more accessible. All young athletes will finish the race with a smile on their face, a medal around their neck, and a boost of self-confidence and pride. All profits from this race will be donated to the Foundation for Portland Public Schools. Both in-person and virtual race options available.
Course
Transition will be at the triangle in front of Payson Park with separate transition areas for each race. We are on Baxter Boulevard with out-and-back bike courses on the road and out-and-back runs on the trail. Courses will parallel each other to make for easy viewing for spectators. All roads will be traffic free.
NOTE: All participants will need to purchase an annual membership with the USA Triathlon (USAT) for an additional $10. This is because our race is sanctioned and supported by USAT. See details below. USAT has now made this a one time fee.
About USAT
The Portland Kids Duathlon is USA Triathlon (USAT) sanctioned event. This means that not only do you have the confidence to know that the race will be safe, sanctioned, and insured but also that we follow a uniform set of rules with other USAT events. The term “sanction” refers to the compliance of a multisport event to USA Triathlon’s safety requirements. Safety plans, course maps, and event details must be submitted for review by USA Triathlon staff. It further requires our race director undergo an annual background check and maintain a certification from the U.S. Center for SafeSport. As a member, you also have access to discounts from many of USAT's partners including sports related products and travel companies. Those are found once you've created an account and then added and logged in to your child's account at https://member.usatriathlon.org/.
ALMOST HALFWAY TO ST. PATRICK’S DAY 5K ROAD RACE WALKERS WELCOME
Cost: $26 Wicked Early Bird Pre-Registration through March 24th $29 Through June 1st $34 Thereafter $39 Race Day
Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration take place from 7:30-9AM at Marathon Sports 309 Marginal Way Portland, Maine*
Race Starts and Finishes at 84 Baxter Blvd Portland, Maine
Race makes donations to "Amvets Post 25"
Amenities: All pre-registrants by August 20th receive Shirt or Stein and as available after this date.
Course Records: Male Colin Cernik 15:48 2024 Female Alexis Wilbert 17:36 2023
Awards: Top Male & Female Overall Winner Cash Prize, Age Group Awards (14 & Under- 80+)
Team Awards: (4 person minimum) Cash Prizes Top Running Club, Corporate, & Open Teams
Post Race Party at the Munjoy Hill Tavern 189 Congress St Portland, Maine (All under 21 must stay with parent)
New for 2023 In the spirit of St Patrick's Day All participants 21+ may receive one (1) complimentary Guinness!
*Due to recent changes in fee structures in the City of Portland and to keep race entry fee reasonable, packet pickup is 0.9 miles away from the start and 0.4 miles away from the finish. Maps will be provided. Driving time is less than 5 minutes from each location. There will be 15 minutes between closing of packet pickup and race start to allow runners to assemble.
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.
Race Director: Pine Tree Race Services, Owner Tony Myatt [email protected]
USA Swimming Club. 69 members.