Important Update: The race has been postponed to March 1st, 2026. Please see details below.

The 42nd Running of…

The Maine Track Club
Mid-Winter 10 Mile Classic

Presented by Marathon Sports

March 1, 2026

Race Update:

Due to weather forecasts for astronomical high tides, extreme wind, potential for flooding on the course, and dangerous wind chill, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the race until March 1.

All 2026 registrants will be automatically moved to the new date, no actions needed on your part. Any runners who have chosen to defer to the 2027 race or switched to the virtual, may re-enter the 2026 in-person race on the new date of March 1. Please, email [email protected] if you’ve deferred and want to run the March 1, 2026 event. We will be processing these over the next week.

If you’re unable to run on the March 1st date, we have updated our deferral policy, and are allowing deferments to the February 7, 2027 race. Purchased shirts can not be transferred to 2027, and must be collected up at Packet Pickup, or at Marathon Sports from March 8-April 1. 

Packet pickup will now be February 28 at Finish Strong PT. Race date is 9:45 am on Sunday, March 1, on the full 10 mile race course.

Volunteers – If you are able to transfer to Feb 28/ March 1st, same position/ same time slot please email [email protected] to confirm or cancel.

Registration for the March 1 race will be open until we reach our cap or February 28 at 1:00 pm.

Important: Please do not run on the course on February 1st. There will be no support available.

About

The Mid-Winter Classic is a scenic 10 mile road-race that winds through Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Elevation changes, exciting weather, and dedicated volunteers make this event a favorite on race calendars. This year, we are the RRCA Eastern Region Championship race.

Miles

Registrants

Volunteers

Awards

2026 Details

The 2026 Mid-Winter 10 Mile Classic will be race #1 for the 2026 Maine Track Club Grand Prix series. Points will be awarded based on performance at each MTC race, and prizes and bragging rights will be given out at the end of the year at the Annual Banquet.

Race Date:

March 1, 2026 at 9:45am (rescheduled)

Registration Opens:

Maine Track Club Members: Saturday, November 22nd @ 2:00pm
Public Registration: Monday, November 24th @ 7:00am

Race Options:

In-Person and Virtual Options Available

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  • Chris Harmon in 2018 (photo courtesy of Blaine Moore)
  • Kailey Ingerman & Emilio Millan in 2017 (photo courtesy of Don Penta)
  • The First Mile (photo courtesy of Maine Running Photos)

Race Options

We offer both in-person and virtual race options. You may use one option to score in the Maine Track Club Grand Prix.

#MWCinTheWild Virtual Run

  • Registration remains open until the in-person race starts on Race Day.
  • During race week, you can run any outdoor 10-mile course except for the official race course on race day.
  • Results can be submitted online up until 11:59pm on Race Day.
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Run In-Person on Race Day

  • Packet pickup will run from 10am until 1pm at Finish Strong PT (in the back of Marathon Sports on Marginal Way) on Saturday before the race, and then resumes at 8am on Race Day in the high school cafeteria.
  • The race will begin on the driveway between the middle and high schools at 9:45am.
  • The race course is a single 10-mile loop and finishes in the parking lot outside of the pool and cafeteria at the high school.
  • Awards will start at approximately 11:30am.
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Photos of the Race

Here are some photos from previous years. Many photos are provided courtesy of Maine Running Photos.

  • Race Results

Sponsors & Partners

  • Marathon Sports
  • Finish Strong Physical Therapy
Details
Mid-Winter 10 Mile Classic Race Course

Awards

We offer 100+ awards to our finishers, including top 2 men, women, and non-binary for:

  • Overall Winners
  • Age Groups:
    Under-20, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+
  • Clydesdales (men, 190 to 210 lbs)
  • Clydesdales (men, 211+lbs)
  • Fillies (women, 145 to 159 lbs)
  • Fillies (women, 160+ lbs)
  • Youngest and Oldest finisher
  • 42nd Finisher

Course Records

  • Open male: Judson Cake , 50:57 (2010)
  • Open female: Sheri Piers, 57:25 (2013)
  • Masters male: Michael Gordon, 53:44 (2020)
  • Masters female: Sheri Piers, 57:25 (2013)

$100 Cash Prize for all new open & masters records.

Runner Amenities

  • Long sleeve shirts are available for sale when you register.
  • Pizza, coffee & other post-race nourishment
  • Showers & locker rooms
  • Chip timing
  • Marathon Sports “Recovery Zone”