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Bangor Marathon

June 6, 2027 · 7:00 AMBangor, Maine, United States

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Race Day

61°F

Feels mild

Total elevation gain

394ft

Relatively flat course

Crowd Rating

3/ 10

Moderate spectator support

The Lowdown

The Bangor Marathon is the centerpiece of the Bangor Running Festival, put on by the Maine Endurance Sports Alliance (MESA), a nonprofit. The race starts at 7 am at Main St and Dutton St in downtown Bangor. The marathon runs out Valley Avenue to Broadway, turns around in the town of Kenduskeag, and returns to a finish at Bangor Waterfront Park. The half marathon follows the same course with its turnaround on outer Broadway shortly after Pushaw Road. The course is USATF sanctioned and certified for Boston qualifying, and there is no time limit. A half marathon, 10K and 5K run the same morning, and the festival pairs with the Lincoln Marathon for the Run the Highlands medal.

Previous edition results — 2026

Course Highlights: 01Main St and Dutton St, Bangor – the start line in downtown
02Valley Avenue – the route out of town toward Broadway
03Kenduskeag – the marathon turnaround in a neighboring town
04Bangor Waterfront Park – the finish line
Also on this race weekend: Half marathon · 10K · 5K
Boston Qualifier: This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event. Achieve your qualifying standard here on a verified course.

01: Cash awards for the marathon: $1,000 for first, $500 for second and $250 for third, for men and women.
02: Every finisher gets a T-shirt and a finisher's medal.
03: Run the Highlands medal for finishing a Bangor and a Lincoln Marathon or Half in the same season.
04: Runners may leave bottles at the operations tent at the start until 6:00 am for pickup at water stations.
05: Marathon course certification number ME24008BK, half marathon ME24007BK.

Questions about the Bangor Marathon 2027

When is the Bangor Marathon 2027?

Sunday, June 6, 2027.

Where is the Bangor Marathon?

Bangor, Maine, United States.

What time does the Bangor Marathon start?

The race starts at 7:00 AM, local time.

How do I enter the Bangor Marathon 2027?

Registration is open. Feb 13, 2027: Marathon price rises to $105. Ways in: Online registration through RunSignup.

How much does the Bangor Marathon 2027 cost?

Marathon: $95. Half Marathon: $75.

What is the Bangor Marathon elevation gain?

120 m (394 ft) of total elevation gain. Relatively flat course.

What is the Bangor Marathon course like?

It passes Main St and Dutton St, Bangor, Valley Avenue and Kenduskeag.

What is the weather like at the Bangor Marathon?

The race-day average is 16 °C (61 °F). Feels mild.

Where are the Bangor Marathon results?

The official 2026 results are on the organizer's site. Official results

Is the Bangor Marathon a Boston qualifier?

Yes. This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event.

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