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Pine Tree Marathon

Portland, ME
Sunday, May 10, 2026


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Course Description
**Part of the 5 Day New England Challenge Marathon Series**

The Pine Tree Marathon course consists of 7 laps of 3.62 miles plus an out and back of .86 miles at the beginning of the course.

The marathon is run on the dirt paths around Back Cove Park.





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Race Information

Race Dates

2027: TBD
2026: Sunday, May 10, 2026

Course Information

Profile: Mostly Flat
Type: Multiple Loops
Surface: Trail

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


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 54°F (12°C)
Average High: 64°F (17°C)
Average Low: 44° F (6°C)





PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 99.29
Course Score: 99.29


Race Size

2026: 43 Finishers
2025: 25 Finishers
2024: 19 Finishers
2023: 30 Finishers
2022: 46 Finishers
2021: 75 Finishers

BQ Percentages

2026: 2.3%
2025: 0%
2024: 0%
2023: 3.3%
2022: 2.2%
2021: 6.7%


Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No

Weather Averages for Last 9 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 61°F  (16°C)
Low: 46°F  (8°C)

Race Start Conditions

48°F  (9°C)
Humidity: 81%

Clear
WNW 7 mph

PR Score

98.99

Course Score

99.29









Pine Tree Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Pine Tree Marathon was the 527th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 545th largest marathon in the U.S..

In 2026, 2.3% of Pine Tree Marathon finishers have achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2025, no finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Pine Tree Marathon ranked 454th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and currently ranks 184th so far in 2026. In Maine, it ranked 10th in 2025 and 4th so far in 2026. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for comparing the Pine Tree Marathon with other Boston Marathon qualifying races.


The Pine Tree Marathon has a Course Score of 99.29, ranking it as the 166th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 2nd 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 Pine Tree Marathon a PR Score of 99.29. The PR Score ranks the Pine Tree Marathon as the 118th best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 2nd best marathon for a PR in Maine.

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

Pine Tree Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed166th fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 2nd fastest marathon course in Maine
Top 36% Nationally#2 of 8 in Maine
PR Potential118th best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 2nd best marathon for a PR in Maine
Top 26% Nationally#2 of 8 in Maine
Boston Qualifier Rate454th highest BQ percentage in the U.S.
Ranked 10th highest BQ percentage in Maine
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 95% Nationally#10 of 10 in Maine
Race Size527th largest marathon in the U.S.
Ranked 10th largest marathon in Maine
Based on 2025 results
Top 89% Nationally#10 of 11 in Maine

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




Elevation Chart

Max Elevation: 43 feet (13m)
Min Elevation: 7 feet (2m)


Pine

Course updated 11/24/2023





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