Great Bangor Marathon & Half
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Event overview
The Great Bangor Marathon & Half takes place in Bangor, Maine on June 7, 2026. The event features the following races:
- Full Marathon
- Half Marathon
The race is USATF sanctioned and Boston certified (Marathon ME24008BK; Half ME24007BK). All Sports Events is the official timer. The event lists Bangor Waterfront Park as the finish area and names Bangor Savings Bank as title sponsor and Geaghan’s as a beverage sponsor. Prize money and awards for marathon, half marathon, and age categories are planned to be announced in January 2026.
Course and logistics
The start location is at the corner of Main Street and Dutton Street in Bangor, and the finish is at Bangor Waterfront Park (Dutton Street entrance) just south of Geaghan’s restaurant. The marathon course heads out Valley Avenue to Broadway, turns around in Kenduskeag, and returns to the waterfront. The half marathon follows the same route with a turnaround on outer Broadway shortly after Pushaw Road. The course profile shows a 170 foot elevation difference from start to finish. There is no time limit. Runners may leave bottles at the operations tent at the start for placement at water stations. A vendor area and a beverage garden at the finish are provided, and packet pickup is scheduled on the Friday and Saturday before the race at Geaghan’s restaurant tent. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.