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Augusta Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K - Running Festival
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Augusta Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K - Running Festival

Augusta, Maine, United States View on map
Jul 11, 2027 (America/New_York local time)
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About this race

Maine Endurance Sports Alliance (MESA) a 501(c)3 nonprofit is proud to continue the great running history established by The Great Augusta Marathon & Half with the introduction of the AUGUSTA MARATHON – Full/Half/10K/5K – Running Festival on Sunday July 12, 2026 starting at 7 am at Elk Lodge, 397 Civic Center Dr, Augusta Maine allowing more participants of all abilities to cross the finish line. This event is USATF sanctioned, and Boston certified (Marathon ME25002JK).  The full marathon will run from 397 Civic Center Dr out Route 11/27 to Belgrade Lakes Maine and back to the beginging. (course maps can be found on our website) or The Great Augusta Marathon & Half 2025 · Ride with GPS. 

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.

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 July 11, 2026, from 3-6 pm at THE MAINE EXPERIENCE close to the starting line. 

In 2026, we are  offering a special medal "Run the Moose" for participants who complete both the Augusta Marathon and the Waterville 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.

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Running

Augusta Marathon

This is a great opportunity to get your Maine Marathon or just find an excuse to enjoy Augusta!! In 2027, 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. IN 2027, 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

Jul 11, 2027 Marathon 6:00 AM
$105.00
Open

Augusta Half Marathon

This is a great opportunity to get your Maine Half Marathon or just find an excuse to enjoy Augusta!! In 2027, 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. IN 2027, 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

Jul 11, 2027 Half-Marathon 6:00 AM
$85.00
Open

Augusta 10K

Ok so you know how to run but don't want the pressure of the Half or Full, we got you covered. This 10K run features all the amazing perks of the long courses. Come on out and push yourself for your goal of a great run well done. See you at the starting line...

Jul 11, 2027 10K 6:30 AM
$65.00
Open

Augusta 5K - Running Festival

Don't know what all the craziness is about? Want to experience a Marathon without all that running? The 5K is for YOU!!! Get all the fun and excitement of a Marathon experience. You will get a better understanding to running and have a great time. See you are the start line...

Jul 11, 2027 5K 6:30 AM
$25.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Augusta, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 17.6° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 30.0°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 17.6° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 33.6°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
17.3
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
0.5mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
60.0%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on July 11, 2027 (EDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on July 11, 2027 (EDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
15h 17m

The sun rises at 5:05 AM and sets at 8:23 PM local time (EDT) in Augusta on July 11, 2027 — 15h 17m of daylight.

Course

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 7 Augusta events

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