Shipyard Old Port2027

Sat, 5 Jun 2027 · Portland · 215 days

Distance: 21.1 km
Race day: 23°C (73°F)

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The Shipyard Old Port Half Marathon is Portland’s premier summertime running event that cuts through the heart of the Old Port district and West End neighborhood and features sweeping views of the Casco Bay its many islands, ferries, sailboats, lobster boats, tug boats, and paddlers, the Presumpscot River, the City of Portland skyline, and the Back Cove. The event is hosted from Portland’s Ocean Gateway Terminal, a busy facility on the waterfront with daily ferry service to Canada. We know that there is an ever-growing list of choices for runners. There are plenty of half marathons, marathons and other road races along with adventure races, obstacle races and more. We want to make your experience at our races the best that it can be. We have surveyed thousands of runners over the past five years to find out what you want and don’t want at an event. Based on those answers, we don’t include a shirt with the registration cost, but we do include race photos, a mobile app, two complimentary Shipyard beers and more. We work to improve the experience for you every year at each of our events.

Before you go

Pro tips

Racing it

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Warm-weather pacing
Typical race-day temperature is 22.5°C, so adjust your goal pace for the warmth and run conservatively early.
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Old Port and West End
The course cuts through the Old Port and West End before opening to Casco Bay and Back Cove views; use the waterfront stretches to settle your rhythm.
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Waterfront hub
The event is hosted from Ocean Gateway Terminal, a busy waterfront ferry facility, so allow extra time to navigate the area on race morning.
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Scenery checkpoints
Watch for Casco Bay’s islands, ferries, sailboats, lobster boats, and paddlers, plus the Presumpscot River and skyline; these landmarks break up the half marathon.
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Post-race perks
Your entry includes race photos, a mobile app, and two complimentary Shipyard beers; plan to linger after the finish to use them.
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In Portland

Walkable race day
Portland’s Old Port and waterfront are compact and walkable; on race day, leave the car behind and move around on foot or use local transit.
Spectator spots
For viewing, the Old Port and Back Cove are easy to reach and offer multiple vantage points; pick a spot near the water and stay put.
Post-race recovery
Recover with a relaxed walk along the Eastern Promenade or through the Old Port, taking in the working waterfront and Casco Bay.

Written by AI from the course data and the race's description; city tips are general knowledge. Check race-day details with the organizer.

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