Pine Tree Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool conditions, steady pacing required
Runners will face temperatures starting at 47°F and only rising to 48°F by the end, which should feel comfortable. With a max wind of 13 mph from the NNE, there will be a mix of headwind, tailwind, and crosswind throughout each lap. Given the high humidity at 77%, maintaining a conservative pace is advisable to manage energy effectively. Pre-race, a light layer may be helpful as it feels cooler.
Pace Calculator
Get forecast alerts for Pine Tree Marathon
We'll text or email you when the forecast shifts — so you can adjust gear, pacing, and strategy. Max one per day.
Get your personalized Pine Tree Marathon race plan
Weather-adjusted pacing, per-mile terrain splits, fueling timeline with aid stations, packing checklist, carb tracker, spectator guide — all personalized to your goal and race-day conditions.
Race Info
The Pine Tree Marathon, part of the New England Challenge Marathon Series organized by STAR Racing, is run on a flat course in Portland, Maine. Starting and finishing at Back Cove Park, runners tackle seven laps of 3.62 miles each with an initial out-and-back of 0.86 miles, all on dirt paths. It's a Boston Marathon qualifier, which definitely adds an incentive if you're aiming for a fast time.
