Maine’s called Vacationland for a reason.  We’ve got pristine mountains and lakes, fields, forests and 3,500 miles of coastline. You can smell the salt sea in the air and see shooting stars above your head at night. Every corner of the state beckons you outside to enjoy its raw beauty, making Maine a haven for sports.

And for the pros, almost pros, not even close to pros and people who just like to cheer, the countless sporting events that take place here every year are a special treat. They’re a chance for everyone to enjoy, if even for a weekend, the special place we get to take in all year.

Plus with 4 seasons, Maine can host 4 times the types of events. Skiing to sailing, running to rafting, we can be the backdrop for it all. So if you’d like to get in on all Maine has to offer (be it hosting an event, planning, participating or just watching), we at the Maine Sports Commission are here to help get YOU here.

Maine Sports Commission

WELCOME to the 2026 Irish Road Rover 5K benefiting Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland !!

Our 30th Running!!  Sunday, March 15th at 10:30 AM Start

This year's race will again be hosted by our friends at (Rí Rá) !!

 *** $15 *** Pre-registration Entry fee!  The lowest around! 

Online Registration will close on Friday, 3/13/26 at 9:00PM.

$20 Race Day fee - Still a bargain!

Prizes for Overall Winners, including cash!

Prizes for Top Teams, including cash!

5-Year Age Group Award Medals & Top Teams in Corporate, Running Club, and Open / Family Categories

Irish Road Rover 5k

Join us for Maine Adaptive's largest annual fundraiser, the 38th Annual Sunday River Ski-A-Thon presented by L.L. Bean and the Alera Group! We are excited to bring our community together to support increased access to recreation through crowdfunding, skiing, snowboarding, games, and fun for the whole family.

Maine Adaptive Ski-A-Thon

Maine Mariners vs Reading Royals
Women in Sports Night

Maine Mariners Women in Sports

Mary's Walk began in 1999 as a way to honor Mary Kerry Libby, a much-loved member of the Saco-Biddeford community who passed away from Burkitt's Lymphoma. 28 years later, Mary’s Walk has raised over $4.6 million for Maine Cancer Foundation. Join us every March to celebrate community and raise money to fight cancer in Maine!

Mary's Walk

Flat and fast out and back four mile road race starting from the Falmouth Community Park. The event proceeds are donated to the Falmouth High School cross country and track teams.

Falmouth 4 Miler

As Maine’s only professional club, we represent a people, place, and purpose. This club is a reflection of the diverse communities and cultures of Maine, from the Highlands to Downeast, Casco Bay to Acadia, Aroostook to the Forest City.

Hearts of Pine Home Opener

The Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race, held annually on the third weekend of April, is the largest paddling event in New England and one of the largest in the country! Hosted by the Bangor Department of Parks & Recreation, the 16.5 mile race begins in the Town of Kenduskeag and ends near the confluence of the Penobscot River in downtown Bangor.

Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race

Thomas College Dirty Dog Mud Run

Family Friendly Mud Run. The run is a 5k on the Thomas College Campus with 12-14 obstacles and as much Mud as we can offer.

Come Splash in the Mud!

Bring all your friends, Faculty, Alumni, Staff and get down and dirty with us!

Individual races, laps and fees are found on the main website.

1. Awards Ceremony will be at 11:00 am to be eligible for awards you must be registered and run in an awards eligible heat.  They are 9:00, 9:10. 9:20, 9:30, 9:40, 9:50, and 10:00 am.
2. Kids Race will be all new this year and will be for kids 10 and under.  Kids 8-10 can run either the full adult course or the kids course at parents discretion.
3. This year our Lap racers will leave at 8:30 AM and complete as many laps of our course as they can. The last lap cutoff will be 11:30 PM. Are you up for the challenge? Unique Awards Ceremony to end the day.

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