Central Maine has a variety of great spots to run, on road or trail, and great people to run and train with. But maybe you need a little help finding them, or you want to reach out and invite fellow runners to your group runs.
Below is a compilation of the top running resources in the Central Maine area, from coaches to trails. Whether you're a newbie or an experienced runner, we hope this info helps you hit the road or trail, and connect with Central Maine’s growing running community.
Meet Up: Group Runs
Like to combine socializing and running? Whether you are an experienced marathoner or training for your first 5k or anywhere in between, Central Maine Striders would love to have you join us at a group run.
Run: Where to Go
Central Maine has a variety of great spots to run, on road, trail, and track. Here are some of our top picks covering miles upon miles.
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Share: Races and Resources
Know of an upcoming local race, running clinic, or program? Want to suggest a great Central Maine spot to run?
Share it in our Facebook Group.
Train: Find a Running Coach
Here's your starting point for local running coaches to help you meet your goals.
Find a running coach>>
Gear Up: Running Stores
Needs new running shoes or other gear? Check out these local shops for your running needs.
Below is a compilation of the top running resources in the Central Maine area, from coaches to trails. Whether you're a newbie or an experienced runner, we hope this info helps you hit the road or trail, and connect with Central Maine’s growing running community.
Meet Up: Group Runs
Like to combine socializing and running? Whether you are an experienced marathoner or training for your first 5k or anywhere in between, Central Maine Striders would love to have you join us at a group run.
Run: Where to Go
Central Maine has a variety of great spots to run, on road, trail, and track. Here are some of our top picks covering miles upon miles.
Find a new route>>
Share: Races and Resources
Know of an upcoming local race, running clinic, or program? Want to suggest a great Central Maine spot to run?
Share it in our Facebook Group.
Train: Find a Running Coach
Here's your starting point for local running coaches to help you meet your goals.
Find a running coach>>
Gear Up: Running Stores
Needs new running shoes or other gear? Check out these local shops for your running needs.
Other Running Resources
Here are some additional running resources shared by our members that you may find useful.
More Central Maine Outdoors
Note: Please, always check with the individual group and event organizers for updated info before going to any runs or events. Dates, times, and locations can change or be postponed or cancelled. While we aim to offer helpful, accurate Central Maine running info, Central Maine Striders is not responsible for the accuracy of this information.
Here are some additional running resources shared by our members that you may find useful.
More Central Maine Outdoors
- Quarry Road Trails: Year-round outdoor recreation destination in Waterville for cross-country skiing, downhill skiing and snowboarding, snowshoeing, biking, walking, running, paddling, and disc golf
- Quarry Road Summer Race Series: Fun, family-friendly series of weekly trail running races in 3K, 5K, and 8K distances
- Quarry Road Ski Club: Ski club based at Quarry Road Trails with accessible and fun ski programming for all ages and ability levels
- Augusta Trails: Trail system for runners, hikers, mountain-bikers, Nordic skiers, snowshoers, and bird watchers right in the heart of Augusta
- CeMeNEMBA: Central Maine chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Assocation (CeMeNEMBA), has an app with all of its maintained trail systems as well as ride and event notifications.
- Maine Running Photos
Note: Please, always check with the individual group and event organizers for updated info before going to any runs or events. Dates, times, and locations can change or be postponed or cancelled. While we aim to offer helpful, accurate Central Maine running info, Central Maine Striders is not responsible for the accuracy of this information.
