The Great Bangor Marathon & Half

  • Date Sun 7th June 2026
  • Time 7:00AM EDT
  • Location Bangor, Maine
  • Price $70.90 - $92.10
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances Marathon, Half Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable day of running at The Great Bangor Marathon & Half, taking place on Sunday, June 7, 2026, in the scenic town of Bangor, Maine! This exciting event kicks off at 7 AM at the corner of Main St and Dutton St and offers both a full marathon and a half marathon, with the marathon course taking you through the picturesque scenery of Bangor along Valley Avenue and Broadway, featuring a turnaround in Kenduskeag. The half marathon follows a similar route, with a turnaround just past Pushaw Road, making it perfect for runners of all levels.

With a USATF sanctioning and Boston certification, this race is designed for everyone, as there is no time limit—your only goal is to finish! Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere at the finish line, complete with a vendor area and beverages from Geaghan's, our generous beverage sponsor. Plus, there's ample parking and affordable lodging nearby, making it a fantastic family-friendly destination. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to participate, with packet pickup starting on May 30, 2026. Join us for a day of camaraderie, achievement, and fun while supporting local charities like the Maine Veterans Project and Heart of Maine United Way.

Organiser's Description

We are excited to be back another year to offer, THE GREAT BANGOR MARATHON & HALF, Sunday June 1, 2025, starting at 7 am at the corner of Main St and Dutton St in Bangor, Maine. This event is USATF sanctioned, and Boston certified (Marathon ME24008BK Half ME24007BK). There will be a full marathon through Bangor out valley avenue to Broadway with a turn around in the town of Kenduskeag and back to the Finish at Bangor Waterfront Park (Dutton St entrance) just south of Geaghans restaurant. There is only a 170' elevation difference on the course profile from start to finish. The half marathon following the same course with a turn around on outer Broadway shortly after Pushaw Road. We have already secured All Sports Events to be the official timer for the race. There is NO TIME LIMIT - we want you to reach your goal to complete the race. For runners who have "BOTTLES", we will accept "BOTTLES" at the operations tent at the start by 6:30 am. These will be on a special table at each water station for the runner to pick up. We will have a vendor area at the finish line for runners and their guests. Geaghan's, which is right at the finish line, is our beverage sponsor and the beverage garden will be open to socialize and talk about the race with family and friends. There is plenty of nearby parking, affordable lodging and dining to make this a destination for the whole family. For more information check out our Facebook page "The Great Bangor Marathon & Half". Packet pickup will start on May 30th from 4-6 pm, the Saturday May 31st from 11-1 pm and 4-6 pm at Geaghan's restaurant - there will be a tent outside the entrance to the restaurant.

In 2025 we are partnering with MAINE VETERANS PROJECT and HEART OF MAINE UNITED WAY who will each receive $5 from every registration and 10% of all donations.

There is PRIZE MONEY and we will be announcing awards for both the Marathon, Half Marathon and age categories in January 2025. In 2025 we are offering a special medal "Run the Highlands" for runners who complete both The Great Bangor Marathon & Half and The Great Lincoln Marathon a Half.

Races

  • The Great Bangor Marathon

    Incl. $7.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 7th June 2026 (7:00AM EDT)

    $92.10

    Prize Money to be announced January 2025 - In 2025 we are offering a special medal "Run the Highlands" for runners who complete both The Great Bangor Marathon & Half and The Great Lincoln Marathon a Half.
  • The Great Bangor Half Marathon

    Incl. $5.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 7th June 2026 (7:00AM EDT)

    $70.90

    Prize Money to be announced January 2025 - In 2025 we are offering a special medal "Run the Highlands" for runners who complete both The Great Bangor Marathon & Half and The Great Lincoln Marathon a Half.

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Location

515 Main St, Bangor, 04401, ME, United States

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