Maine Marathon
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Race details
Race as an individual, join a relay team, or start your own team! Whether you participate in person or virtually, you’ll receive a race-day shirt and the chance to earn fundraising prizes. Funds raised will benefit the work of the Josephine and John Marr Alzheimer’s Research Fund. Your participation will make a profound difference in the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.
In-person race (marathon, half marathon, or relay)
- Fundraising requirement: $150 by Thursday, October 1
- Registration fee: Maine Marathon race fee (separate from fundraising)
- Full marathon, half marathon, and relay options are available on Sunday, October 4.
Virtual race
- Fundraising requirement: $100 by Thursday, October 1
- Registration fee: none
- Join us from anywhere in the world and complete your race October 2-4.
"We began running the marathon in 2015. Now, it has become an annual event that we look forward to, as it is so much fun and brings together so many."
Abby Psyhogeos
- 2015–2025 teammate
Frequently asked questions
Step 1: Determine your participation level.
- You have the option to race in the marathon or half marathon as an individual, start your own relay team as a team captain, or join a relay team as a teammate. Decide which distance is best for you — there are no wrong answers!
- Once you’ve determined your participation level, you’re ready to register.
Step 2: Register with the Maine Marathon to secure your bib.
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Please ensure you use the correct link below based on your participation level. Registering through the wrong link may cause you to be charged incorrectly. All participants must register with the Maine Marathon event to secure a bib for race day.
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Marathon and half marathon participants: Register here
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Relay participants:
- Team captains: Register here
- Teammates: Register here
Step 3: Register with the Marr Fund team and create your fundraising page.
- All participants must register on GoFundMe Pro to officially join the Marr Fund team and start fundraising. Complete this step no later than September 3 to confirm your shirt size for the race. Register here
Have questions while you’re registering? Please contact mainemarathon@mgb.org for assistance.
You have four options to participate in the Maine Marathon with the Marr Fund team:
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Marathon: 26.2 miles
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Half marathon: 13.1 miles
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Relay event (groups of two to four individuals): 26.2 miles total
- Leg 1: 6.1 miles
- Leg 2: 8.8 miles
- Leg 3: 5.7 miles
- Leg 4: 5.6 miles
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Virtually: Any activity or distance you choose
All fitness levels, for both runners and walkers, are welcome to participate!
