Bangor Marathon - Full/Half/10K/5K - Running Festival

Maine Endurance Sports Alliance (MESA) a 501(c)3 nonprofit is proud to continue the great running history in Bangor, Maine with the 3rd Annual BANGOR MARATHON – Full/Half/10K/5K – Running Festival on Sunday June 6 2027. Starting at 7 am at the corner of Main St and Dutton St in Bangor, Maine allowing more participants of all abilities to cross the finish line. This event is USATF sanctioned, and Boston certified (Marathon ME24008BK  Half ME24007BK).  The full marathon will run through Bangor out valley avenue to Broadway with a turnaround in the town of Kenduskeag and back to the Finish at Bangor Waterfront Park. (course maps can be found on our website) or at https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46694361.  The half marathon follows the same course with a turn around on outer Broadway shortly after Pushaw Road. 

here 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 June 12, 2027, with more details to follow.

In 2027, 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.

IN 2027, we are once again 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.

NEW in 2027 is a special award for participants who complete all 4 of the races in 2027. Participants can run any combination of full and half marathons during the 2027 season. We will be announcing the award soon.