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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 2017, we’re
excited to once again welcome cyclists to the Farm to Fork
Fondo, a unique ride for people of all ages and abilities which
highlights the region’s vibrant farm-to-table movement with
station stops hosted by local farms.
Play in Maine
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Maine and sports—it’s a natural fit. With its diversity of terrain
and changing climate, Maine is 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,
golf, and much more, the state’s natural resources allow for the
widest range of sporting events.
The first island-to-island style SwimRun race hit US soil in
Casco Bay off Portland this past August. Inspired by the
preeminent, international swimrun race series OTILLO,
originating a decade ago in Sweden, the Maine race consists of
alternating swim and overland running legs (island roads, trails,
and shoreline scrambles) between several islands. As well as a
Short Course for newcomers, a Long Course event is also in
the works for 2017 with approximately 6 miles of open water
swimming and 16 miles of overland routing over 12 islands.
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.
In partnership with the Maine Sports Commission, we have
the resources to help promote and make sure your sporting
event is a slam dunk.
Photos on right:
clockwise from top left: courtesy Maine Sports Commission; Cynthia Farr-Weinfeld;
courtesy Farm to Fork Fondo; courtesy Portland Craft Brew Races
US National Toboggan
Championships
Feb 10-12, Camden
Youth Bowling Championship
Apr 1-2, Portland
PBA League Playoffs
Apr 15-16, Portland
Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race
April 15, Bangor
Salomon Trail Running Festival
May 27-28, New Gloucester
Trek Across Maine
Jun 16-18, Newry to Belfast
Rock Lobster Relay
Jun 23-24, Bar Harbor to Portland
Old Port Half Marathon & 5K
Jul 8, Portland
Maine YogaFest
Jul 8-9, Portland
Tri for a Cure
Jul 23, South Portland
New England Forest Rally
Jul 21-22, Newry
TD Beach to Beacon 10K
Aug 5, Cape Elizabeth
Farm to Fork Fondo
Aug 27, Freeport
REV3 Maine
Aug 27, Old Orchard Beach
Lobsterman Triathlon
Sep 16, Freeport
The Maine Marathon
Oct 1, Portland
The Dempsey Challenge
Oct 7-8, Lewiston
Santa Hustle
Dec 3, South Portland
Polar Bear Dip and Dash
Dec 31, Portland
SMALL SAMPLING OF
UPCOMING SPORTING
EVENTS IN MAINE
“ We chose Maine because it is a perfect fit—the
beautiful venues, vast amounts of top notch
craft breweries, and community support are
second to none.”
— Dan Imperato, Major League Triathlon