Maine Coast Half Marathon

The Maine Coast Half Marathon delivers everything runners love about coastal Maine in a fast, rewarding 13.1-mile race. Enjoy stunning seaside scenery, picturesque marshlands, and the welcoming atmosphere that makes race weekend so special. Whether you're aiming for a new PR or tackling your first half marathon, this course offers the ideal blend of challenge, beauty, and accomplishment.

Course Description

The Maine Coast Half Marathon course passes through the towns of Wells and Ogunquit featuring scenic views typical of southern Maine’s coastline: pristine marshes, miles of sandy beaches, glimmering dunes, and the occasional rocky ledge outcropping. The entire course sits just above sea level with no significant hills.

The race starts at the northern tip of a peninsula with spectacular views of Wells Harbor on three sides. You’ll warm up in the first 4.5 miles heading straight down the shoreline with views of the Atlantic on your left and marshes on your right. Before heading inland, you’ll run along the edge of dunes on a sandy pathway and then onto a wooden boardwalk and over a footbridge.

As you head back north, you’ll repeat the pattern crossing over the estuary six times with amazing views of marshes that are all part of the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge. The race finishes in the Wells Harbor Community Park.