The People Behind a Maine Race Deserve a Place in the Story

Laura McIntyre

Published on: 08/10/2026

Recognize the volunteers and local partners behind Maine running events. MESA-Maine shares ways to offer feedback and stay involved beyond race day

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Waterville Running Festival Is This Sunday: What Runners Need to Know

Laura McIntyre

Published on: 01/10/2026

Running Waterville this Sunday? Get the 2026 start time, packet pickup, race distances, hydration information and race-day details from MESA-Maine.

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Why Maine's Small-City Race Festivals Beat the Big Marathons

Laura McIntyre

Published on: 22/07/2026

Skip the mega-marathon crowds. MESA explains why Maine's small-city running festivals in Bangor, Augusta, Waterville & Lincoln deliver a better race day.

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Maine Endurance Sports Alliance Announces Transition of Race Operations

Laura McIntyre

Published on: 01/02/2026

Maine Endurance Sports Alliance announces its transition to nonprofit race management, ensuring continuity, inclusivity, and community-focused endurance events across Maine.

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