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Millinocket Marathon

Millinocket, ME
Saturday, December 6, 2025


  5 Stars from 4 Reviews

Course Description

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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: TBD
2025: Saturday, December 6, 2025

Course Information

Profile: Rolling Hills
Type: Multiple Loops
Surface: Road/Pavement

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No

Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 25°F (-3°C)
Average High: 32°F (0°C)
Average Low: 17° F (-8°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 96.73
Course Score: 96.73

Race Size

2026: No Results
2025: 167 Finishers
2024: 182 Finishers
2023: 193 Finishers
2022: 155 Finishers
2021: 154 Finishers

BQ Percentages

2026: N/A
2025: 4.2%
2024: 5%
2023: 7.3%
2022: 9.7%
2021: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No

Weather Averages for Last 10 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 31°F  (-1°C)
Low: 18°F  (-8°C)

Race Start Conditions

26°F  (-3°C)
Humidity: 72%

Clear
N 6 mph

PR Score

96.73

Course Score

96.73






Millinocket Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Millinocket Marathon was the 287th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 256th largest marathon in the U.S..

In 2025, 4.2% of Millinocket Marathon finishers achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2024, 5% of finishers qualified for Boston.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Millinocket Marathon ranked 320th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and 307th in 2024. In Maine, it ranked 9th in 2025 and 6th in 2024. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for runners comparing Boston Marathon qualifying potential across different races.

The Millinocket Marathon has a Course Score of 96.73, ranking it as the 409th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 8th fastest marathon course in Maine.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Millinocket Marathon a PR Score of 96.73. The PR Score ranks the Millinocket Marathon as the 374th best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 7th best marathon for a PR in Maine.

Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Millinocket Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and Maine for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.

Millinocket Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed409th fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 8th fastest marathon course in Maine
Top 89% Nationally#8 of 8 in Maine
PR Potential374th best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 7th best marathon for a PR in Maine
Top 81% Nationally#7 of 8 in Maine
Boston Qualifier Rate320th highest BQ percentage in the U.S.
Ranked 9th highest BQ percentage in Maine
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 67% Nationally#9 of 10 in Maine
Race Size287th largest marathon in the U.S.
Ranked 5th largest marathon in Maine
Based on 2025 results
Top 49% Nationally#5 of 11 in Maine

Learn more about PR Scores and Course Scores on the FAQ page.



Elevation Chart

Max Elevation: 652 feet (198m)
Min Elevation: 352 feet (107m)


Millinocket

Course updated 12/08/2024




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Race Reviews


5.0
Based on 4 reviews
Write Your Own Review

Amazing and Uplifting Race

Full Review:

A free race for the benefit of the town. The positive energy from both the locals and the runners was overwhelming. Running can be such an individual and selfish endeavor - and this race turns it upside down. You’re running for the people of the town, to keep the town library open, to help local businesses survive a down economy, to bring energy and hope to a region that has been cast aside. And in return... an amazingly tough, hilly, beautiful course through the wilds of Maine, surrounded by crazy cheering folks handing out cookies, beverages, and love. This race is hard. It is cold. It snowed 10 inches the night after the race. But it might just change your life.

Travel/Logistics Tips:

Book early, lodging options are limited. Stay as close to downtown/Penobscot Ave as possible
Reviewed by Mike About 2017

Free!

Full Review:

Its supporting a little town in Northern Maine....the locals are extremely friendly and supportive in all aspects of the race, from water/food stops to opening homes for extra lodging and everything in between.

Race Tips:

Book early. Local marathon sites, for example, Facebook, provide extra help and "ins" with the locals. Many people are willing to rent rooms and accommodations from their own homes.
Reviewed by ALC About 2017

AMAZING

Full Review:

I heard about this FREE race in Northern Maine, so I signed up. I then found out the reasons behind the free race, and spent an extra day in Millinocket to help provide an economic boost to the struggling town.

Race Tips:

Be prepared for an unsupported race, get overwhlemed my the amount of support... and the Fireball shot and cookies!

PS
that one hill seems to keep going up

Travel/Logistics Tips:

Book accommodations early so you can stay in town and not have to drive half an hour to get to a parking are to catch a bus.
Reviewed by DWP About 2017

Full Review:

FREE FREE FREE! THIS RACE IS FREE. JUST TURN YOUR RACE ENTRY INTO SPENDING MONEY FOR THE TOWN.

Race Tips:

Winter race pack for the what if!
Reviewed by Anonymous About 2016