Maine Marathon Team Red Cross

Run the Maine Marathon with Team Red Cross and turn compassion into action with every step!

Why run with us?

By joining Team Red Cross, your race will mobilize hope and help for others when they need it most. The American Red Cross responds to all types of emergencies, including disasters big and small, providing shelter, food, emergency supplies and emotional support at no cost to the community.

You can register for the half marathon, full marathon, or organize a 4-person relay team. Whichever distance you choose, you’ll know that with every mile run and every dollar raised, you’re delivering on a lifesaving humanitarian mission.

The next Maine Marathon is on Sunday, October 4^th, 2026, in Portland, Maine.

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To ensure access to all Team Red Cross runner benefits, please email TeamRedCrossNNE@redcross.org
once registration is complete to confirm your participation.

Need more reasons to join? Runner benefits include:

Opportunities to connect with other Team Red Cross runners before, during, and after race day
Monthly virtual sessions with mission moments, advice from experienced runners, and ideas to support fundraising success
Day-of access to Red Cross facilities before and after the race, located at 524 Forest Ave in Portland, just ½ mile from the race start and finish

Swag to celebrate your affiliation with Team Red Cross
Knowledge that your efforts are helping to meet the need for lifesaving blood, supporting communities in preparing for and recovering from disasters, training neighbors to take action in the face of an emergency, and more

Race fees and fundraising expectations:

Race entry fee paid to the Maine Marathon (fee varies by distance and registration date)
For individual runners, a $500 suggested fundraising goal
For relay teams, a $1,000 suggested fundraising goal per 4-person team

Questions?

Need help creating your fundraiser?
Click the button below to find step‑by‑step instructions for registering as an individual runner for either the Marathon or the Half Marathon.

Not running but want to support Team Red Cross?
Click the button below to make a contribution.

Please email TeamRedCrossNNE@redcross.org for any other questions.

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The American Red Cross Northern New England Region