Lincoln Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K

Event Overview

Maine Endurance Sports Alliance (MESA) a 501(c)3 nonprofit is proud to continue the great running history established by The Great Lincoln Marathon & Half with the introduction of the LINCOLN MARATHON – Full/Half/10K/5K – Running Festival on Sunday September 20, 2026 starting at 7:30 am at corner of Main St and Broadway in Lincoln Maine allowing more participants of all abilities to cross the finish line. This event is USATF sanctioned, and Boston certified (Marathon ME22003BK Half ME22004BK).

Course Details

• Start Location: All courses start at the corner of West Broadway and Main St.
• Route: The course heads south down Rt 2 towards Enfield.
• Course Type: This course is flat, straight and fast.
• Maps: Course maps can be found on our website or The Great Lincoln Marathon 2024 · Ride with GPS.

Timing and Participation

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.

Water Stations

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

Vendor Area and Amenities

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.

Additional Information

• Website: More information can be found on our website www.mesa-maine.org or on our Facebook page Maine Endurance Sports Alliance.
• Packet Pickup: Packet pickup will be September 19, 2026, from 3-6 pm at THE MAINE EXPERIENCE close to the starting line.

Special Medals

• Run the Highlands: 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.
• Qualifying Races: Participants can run a combination of a full and half, 2 full or 2 half races to qualify.
• Vacationland Triple Crown: NEW IN 2026, we are offering a special medal "Vacationland Triple Crown" for participants who complete 3 of our 4 races in 2026.
• Races to Qualify: Participants can run a combination of a full and half, 3 full or 3 half races to qualify.

Registration

To register for the Lincoln Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K, visit this link.