Race Details
The Shipyard Old Port Half Marathon & 5K course will have a change up this year. Be on the lookout for details! Start time for the half marathon is at 7:00 AM with the 5K starting time is 7:35 AM on Saturday, June 5th. We’ll be updating this website regularly with live race details, so be sure to check back periodically for up-to-date information.
DAYS TO RACE
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Half Marathon
Start Time: 7:00 AM
The Shipyard Old Port Half Marathon features a single-loop course with jaw-dropping views of the Casco Bay followed by a rockin’ block party in the heart of Portland’s historic Old Port district!
View the Half Marathon Course Elevation Gain.
View Interactive Google Map.
5K
Start Time: 7:35 AM
The Shipyard Old Port 5K features a single-loop course. Starting on Spring Street in the heart of downtown, participants make their way toward the waterfront via Commercial Street before joining the scenic Eastern Promenade Trail. The course continues through the Eastern Prom with views of Casco Bay, then returns to the city via Fore Street and Middle Street.
View the 5K Course Elevation Map.
View Interactive Google Map.
Packet Pick-Up
Stevens Square Community Center
631 Stevens Avenue,
Portland, ME 04103
Thursday, June 3, 2027: 4 PM – 8 PM
Friday, June 4, 2027: 10 AM – 6 PM
There is NO race day packet pick-up! Participants must pick-up their bib and swag on either Thursday or Friday before the event or elect for packet mailing during the registration process.
Packet Mailing
Save time on packet pick-up by adding on packet mailing at registration! Already registered? Don’t worry! You can add it to your Let’s Do This registration by following these instructions.
The deadline to add packet mailing to your registration is May 16th, 2027 at 11:59 PM CST. Please note, we are unable to mail out packets after the packet mailing deadline has passed.
Gear Check
Gear check will be available underneath the gear check tent located in the upper portion of the One Portland Square Parking Lot. Participants must check a CLEAR bag. Backpacks, duffle bags, and other non-clear bags WILL NOT be accepted at gear check. Clear gear check bags will be available during packet pick-up and on race morning. All gear must be claimed by 12:00 PM.
Half Marathon Pacers
Pacer Groups Provided (hrs): 1:30, 1:40, 1:50, 2:00, 2:10, 2:20, 2:30, 2:40, 2:50, and 3:00.
After Party
Snacks and complimentary beer and/or hard seltzer (21+) courtesy of Shipyard Brewing will be waiting for you at the finish line. Enjoy live music on the main stage in the beer garden while you hang out with your friends and family
Elite Runners
If you’ve achieved an exceptionally low finish time at marathon or half marathon in the past 18 months, we have a perk for you! Elite runners who meet the qualifying standards below are eligible for a fully comped entry to this year’s race! To apply for a fully comped entry as an elite athlete, please click the apply today bottom below to submit your application!
Male Elite Runner Qualifying Standards
Marathon – 2:27
Half Marathon – 1:11
Female Elite Runner Qualifying Standards
Marathon – 2:59
Half Marathon – 1:25
Standards for both the marathon and half marathon must have been run within 18 months of the 2026 race day to qualify. Elite athlete support (travel, lodging, prize money, and/or food assistance) will not be provided by Ventures Endurance.
Applications must be submitted no later than 30 days prior to the event. Late entries may be accommodated on a case by case basis. If an event sells out and is at capacity, additional elite athlete entries will not be considered. An elite complimentary entry is non transferrable and only applied to the Half Marathon and Marathon distances. Other distances do not qualify.
Don’t Miss Out!
The Shipyard Old Port Half Marathon & 5K is the Maine event of the summer—mark your calendar for June 5th, 2027, and sign up today! Whether you’re running alone, with some friends, or joining as a group, this is an unforgettable race through Portland’s scenic landmarks. Have questions? Check out our FAQs for all the details you need.
Spaces are limited, so seas the day and secure your spot before it’s too late!