Maine Lighthouse Ride
About this race
Join us for the 23rd Annual Maine Lighthouse Ride (MLR) on Saturday, September 19, 2026. True to its name, MLR highlights the breathtaking views of coastal southern Maine, including multiple lighthouses, rolling terrain, and stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and the iconic Scarborough Marsh. MLR offers four ride lengths to challenge riders of all abilities – 25 miles, 40 miles, 62 miles, and 100 miles!
This ride benefits the Eastern Trail Alliance, a nonprofit organization that builds, maintains, and promotes the Eastern Trail, southern Maine’s premiere multi-use greenway. ETA members use discount code Member2026 to save 10% off registration! Your registration fee includes the ride, well-stocked rest stops with yummy snacks, pickles, PB&Js, and more, and post-ride festivities including a meal and two beers.
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Cycling
25 Mile Ride
40 Mile Ride
62 Mile Ride
100 Mile Ride
Typical race-day weather
Based on 13 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in South Portland, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:25 AM and sets at 6:44 PM local time (EDT) in South Portland on September 19, 2026 — 12h 19m of daylight.
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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, 2 South Portland events
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