Lincoln Marathon | Half | 10K & 5K Q&A

Lincoln, Maine · Race Day Information

Lincoln Marathon Half|10K&5K·Q&A

Everything you need to know before you toe the line — start times, registration, bib pickup, parking, start and finish locations, and course support. Questions cover all race distances, including the River Driver 50 Miler.

Start

West Broadway & Main StAt the Loon statue — all races

Finish

Prince Thomas ParkAll races

First Gun

4:30 AMRiver Driver 50 Miler · 7:30 AM all other distances

Questions & Answers

What time do the races start?

The River Driver 50 Miler starts at 4:30 AM. The Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K start at 7:30 AM. All races start at the corner of West Broadway and Main Street, at the Loon statue.

Where do the races start?

All races start at the corner of West Broadway and Main Street in Lincoln — look for the Loon statue.

Where do the races finish?

All races finish at Prince Thomas Park.

Where do I park on race day?

Parking maps will be distributed to all runners prior to the race. Parking is very close to both the start and the finish line.

When and where is bib pickup?

Saturday bib pickup is from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM at the Farmers Market parking lot, 29 Main Street in Lincoln. There is no Saturday evening bib pickup. Race-day bib pickup begins Sunday at 5:30 AM at the finish line in Prince Thomas Park.

How do I register?

Online registration for the Lincoln Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K remains open through 7:30 AM Sunday, September 20 on RunSignup. Registration for the River Driver 50 Miler closes Saturday, September 19 at 12:00 PM; use the official River Driver registration page.

Are there water stations on the course?

Yes — water stations are located every 3 miles along the route.

Where are the portapotties?

Portapotties are located at the finish line, at the Half Marathon turnaround, and at the Full Marathon turnaround.

Do finishers receive medals or awards?

Every runner receives a finisher's medal. Award plaques are presented to the 1st-, 2nd- and 3rd-place finishers in each award category.

Updated September 18, 2026. This page reflects the latest organizer information for race weekend. Registered runners should continue to watch their email for parking maps and any final race-day notices.