Get ready to run through beautiful Waterville, Maine on October 4, 2026, when Maine Endurance Sports Alliance (MESA) hosts this exciting running festival featuring marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K options for all skill levels! All distances kick off at 7:00 am from Head of Falls Park and take you on a scenic route down Main Street through Waterville and the surrounding countryside of Fairfield, Clinton, and Benton before bringing you back across the iconic 2-cent bridge to celebrate at the finish line. MESA, a nonprofit dedicated to keeping Waterville's strong running tradition alive, has designed these USATF-sanctioned and Boston-certified courses to welcome everyone to the starting line.