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

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

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Lincoln Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K race photo
Lincoln Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K race photo
Lincoln
US
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Race date Sep expected
September 2027
City · Distance
Lincoln · 42.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events
Entry fee
$85From the 2026 edition
2027Date September 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Sep 20, 2026 · Entry ~ Sep 20, 2026 · Entry fee $25 · Start 07:30
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 14, 2026
Lincoln Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K race photo
Senior Master Sgt. David Lipp · Public domain
Lincoln Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K race photo
Senior Master Sgt. David Lipp · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Lincoln Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K race photo
Senior Master Sgt. David Lipp · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
About the raceHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Lincoln Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

It starts on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 7:30 AM, at the intersection of Main Street and Broadway in Lincoln, Maine.

The nonprofit MESA carries on the tradition of the original race with this running festival, and the events are full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Lincoln Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

The Great Lincoln Marathon has a NEW runner this year - Trailmaster Justin! 9.20.2026 #lincolnmaine

Cold Stream Cruzers

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Lincoln Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2026 edition

Marathon

Entry cost $85

Lincoln Marathon · until May 25, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half

Entry cost $55

Lincoln Half Marathon · until May 25, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

10K

Entry cost $45

Lincoln 10K - Running Festival · until Jul 8, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

5K

Entry cost $25

Lincoln 5K - Running Festival · until Sep 20, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Lincoln Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K course map and elevation

Your 42.195km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 07:30
Time limitNo time limit
not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.

START

Prince Thomas Park, Lincoln, ME

Start · Google Maps

The events are Lincoln Marathon, Lincoln Half Marathon, Lincoln 5K - Running Festival, and Lincoln 10K - Running Festival.

The start takes place at Prince Thomas Park, Lincoln, ME at 7:30 AM local time.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Lincoln Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

The Maine Experience, 9/19 15:00-18:00

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNo public transit; start is at the corner of Main St and West Broadway, Lincoln, ME.
  • Getting to the finishCourse heads south down Rt 2 toward Enfield, ME.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No public transit; start is at the corner of Main St and West Broadway, Lincoln, ME.

Small rural Maine town, no public transit.

Map

Getting to the finish

Course heads south down Rt 2 toward Enfield, ME.

Map
Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Bib and Packet Pickup runs from 3 to 6 p.m. on September 19 at The Maine Experience near the start line.

Course is a flat, straight route heading south toward Enfield along Route 2, and it is a USATF-certified, Boston-qualifying course.

There is no finish time limit.

Times are local to Lincoln. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the Lincoln Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K start line in

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

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Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Lincoln with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Lincoln.

Total cost and budget for Lincoln Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Lincoln Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Lincoln runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K

FAQ
When does Lincoln Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in September 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sun, September 20, 2026.

How much is the Lincoln Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $25.

What is the time limit for Lincoln Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K 2027?

No time limit. (From the 2026 edition)

What distances does Lincoln Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half · 10K · 5K. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Lincoln Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:30. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Lincoln Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K 2027 start?

Prince Thomas Park, Lincoln, ME. (From the 2026 edition)

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