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River Driver 50 Miler

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USSep 19, 202750M
Sgt. Michael S. Cifuentes · Public domain
Race date in 344 days
Sep 19, 2027 Sun
City · Distance
Lincoln · 50M
Entry fee
$110Varies by event and entry period
2027Date Sep 19, 2027 · Open
2026
2026Date Sep 20, 2026 · Entry ~ Sep 19, 2026 · Entry fee $150 · Start 04:30
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 10, 2026
River Driver 50 Miler race photo
Sgt. Michael S. Cifuentes · Public domain
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About River Driver 50 Miler — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

A new 50-mile race taking place in Lincoln, Maine, in 2026.

The race starts at 4:30 a.m. from Lincoln Run, follows Route 2 to Greenbush, and returns.

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.

River Driver 50 Miler 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.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter River Driver 50 Miler — 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.

Ultra

Entry cost $110

until Dec 31, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
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From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

River Driver 50 Miler course map and elevation

Your 50M

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 04:30
Time limit10 hours 30 minutes
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10 hours 30 minutes (4:30 a.m.–3 p.m.)

EventStartTime limit
Ultra80.5km04:3010h 30m
not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.

START

10 Prince Street, Lincoln, Maine

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Prince Thomas Park, Lincoln

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A flat out-and-back course starting in Lincoln, following Route 2 to Greenbush and returning.

There is one event: the River Driver 50 Miler.

The race starts at 4:30 a.m. local time from 10 Prince Street, Lincoln, ME.

Organizer
MESA (Maine Event Sports Association)
Typical race-season temperature: around 18°C (64°F)
Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your River Driver 50 Miler 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

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Lincoln, Maine (confirmed location — verified NOT Lincoln, NE)

Race is part of the MESA-organized 'Lincoln Running Festival' weekend, Sept 20, 2026, in Lincoln, ME. Exact street address/trailhead for the 50-Miler start could not be pinned down from available sources.

No public transit in this rural Maine town; car access only. Could not locate a dedicated official race page with detailed start/finish/road-closure info.

Map

Getting to the finish

Likely at or near the same downtown Lincoln festival hub as the other Lincoln Running Festival races, per general event description, but not explicitly confirmed for the 50-Miler specifically.

Transit card

No dedicated transit card system for this rural Maine ultra near Lincoln; the area has no relevant public transit network. This is a car-access trail venue, so plan on driving or a rental car, with cash or card accepted for any local fuel or toll purchases.

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.

Registration closes on September 19, and Entry fee costs $150.

Lincoln, Maine, where the event takes place, has no public transportation.

Plan your trip assuming that you will need a personal vehicle or rental car.

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 River Driver 50 Miler start line in Lincoln

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 River Driver 50 Miler

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about River Driver 50 Miler

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 River Driver 50 Miler

FAQ
When does River Driver 50 Miler 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sun, September 19, 2027 in Lincoln, ME, United States.

How much is the River Driver 50 Miler 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs $110.

What is the time limit for River Driver 50 Miler 2027?

10 hours 30 minutes (4:30 a.m.–3 p.m.).

What distances does River Driver 50 Miler 2027 offer?

Ultra.

What time does River Driver 50 Miler 2027 start?

The race starts at 04:30.

Where does River Driver 50 Miler 2027 start?

10 Prince Street, Lincoln, Maine.

Where does River Driver 50 Miler 2027 finish?

Prince Thomas Park, Lincoln.

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