Lincoln Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K
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 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). All courses start at the corner of West Broadway and Main St and heads south down Rt 2 towards Enfield. This course is flat, straight and fast. (course maps can be found on our website) or The Great Lincoln Marathon 2024 · 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 September 19, 2026, from 3-6 pm at THE MAINE EXPERIENCE close to the starting line.
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. 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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Lincoln Marathon
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. 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.
Lincoln Half Marathon
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. 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.
Lincoln 5K - Running Festival
Come on down for an easy 5K run starting at Prince Thomas Park. This will include all the perks of the Full and Half Marathon except a finisher medal.
Lincoln 10K - Running Festival
This is a great chance to get a little more challenge but no have to fully commit to the Full Half Marathon. Even though we know you can do it.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Lincoln, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:17 AM and sets at 6:38 PM local time (EDT) in Lincoln on September 19, 2027 — 12h 20m of daylight.
Course
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Results — Lincoln Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- 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, 3 Lincoln events
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