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SPORTS .
From the mountains to the sea, Maine sports venues have
played host to youth, amateur, national, international,
university-level, and professional-level sports. In 2016 we’re
excited to once again welcome bowling enthusiasts to the
three-day Professional Bowlers Association league
championship tournament as well as athletes from across
the US to the annual Lobsterman Triathlon, named one
of the top ten races in the country.
Welcome to Maine.
Maine and sports—it’s a natural fit. With its diversity of terrain
and changing climate, Maine is a destination fortunate to have
an array of distinct, unique four-season sports activities. Maine
has the space to hold large competitions and the services to
ensure they run smoothly. From marathons & triathlons, to
cycling and golf, to motor sports, sailing regattas and much
more, the state’s natural resources allow for the widest range
of sporting events.
While visiting, your delegates may want to catch one of the
region’s semi-pro teams in a home game. Consider taking a
family member or corporate client to cheer on the Red Claws,
Portland’s basketball affiliate of the Boston Celtics. Or bring a
group to the bleachers of Hadlock Field to take in a Portland
Sea Dogs game and watch the Red Sox AA affiliate as they
“play ball!”
Greater Portland is geared up for the excitement of organized
sports and our convention team is eager to help you navigate
the logistics of hosting a major league event in Maine.
Find out more about Maine’s fit for your sporting event at
—we have the resources to
make your sporting event a slam dunk.
Photo on right: Courtesy The Color Run/Flo-Foto
US National Toboggan
Championships
Feb 5-7, Camden
World Cup Biathlon
Feb 11-16, Presque Isle
Maine Pond Hockey Classic
Feb 12, Sidney
Can-Am Crown
International Sled Dog Races
Mar 5, Fort Kent
PBA Bowling Challenge
Mar 31-Apr 6, Portland
Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race
Third weekend of April
Kenduskeag to Bangor
Sugarloaf Marathon and 15K
May 15, Carrabassett Valley
Salomon Trail Running Festival
May 28-29, New Gloucester
Atlantic Cup Sailing Race
Jun 6, Inaugural leg in Portland
Trek Across Maine
Jun 17-19, Newry to Belfast
Old Port Half Marathon & 5K
Jul 9, Portland
New England Forest Rally
Jul 15-16, Newry
TD Beach to Beacon 10K
Aug 6, Cape Elizabeth
Senior League World Series
Aug 6-13, Bangor
REV3 Maine
Aug 28, Old Orchard Beach
Lobsterman Triathlon
Sep 17, Freeport
PDGA U.S. Women’s Disc Golf
Championship
Sep 23-25, Sabattus
The Dempsey Challenge
Oct 1, Lewiston
Casco Bay Cyclocross Race
Oct 16, Portland
SMALL SAMPLING OF
UPCOMING SPORTING
EVENTS IN MAINE
“ Maine was a fantastic host for Tough Mudder.
The community of Westbrook and the Maine
Sports Commission were incredibly supportive
of our mission, and the Portland CVB was
instrumental in securing hotels for the
thousands of participants who traveled to
the region.” — Kate Fitzpatrick, Tough Mudder