Maine Track Club

04/26/2026

Details on our friend George’s service

View George F. Towle's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

04/21/2026

We pause in our celebrations of the Boston runners to remember George Towle, who passed away last night.

George was a longtime MTC member, race director for the (Maine Running Hall of Fame inducted) Thanksgiving 4 Miler, coach at USM, and friend to many. His kindness, straightforwardness, and willingness to meet at GLB will always be remembered. He hid from photos, but we managed this one from November 2025. Please, share any photos you have of George below. We'll share details of services as soon as we know them.

Our sympathies to his family and running partners.

04/20/2026

It's and wouldn't you know it, we've got a discount to share again!

Use "Boston2026" when checking out for the in-person half or full for a discount! Code is only good until 11:59p ET on 20 Apr 2026.

Can't wait to see the 2025 Maine Marathon shirt RD Bob Dunfey is wearing this year for his 36th CONSECUTIVE Boston Marathon 🤯

Good luck to past ambassador Rae Anne and Maine Track Club member Tami as well! And every other Maine runner!

Good luck to everyone running Boston today!
There will be a contingent of Mainers volunteering at Mile 14 hydration station again this year and we'll be cheering everyone on!

💙💛💙💛🦄

ID: a white hand is holding up a Maine Marathon sticker in front of an out of focus Boston Marathon Mile 14 sign

04/14/2026

Maine was well represented at the 2026 Road Runners Club of America conference, with MTC president, Cadence Atchinson, Maine Marathon race director, Bob Dunfey, and RRCA Maine state rep, Chandra Leister (who also spoke at the event). They are ready to share what they learned at upcoming MTC events!

03/06/2026

URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT for MTC MEMBERS: If you want to run Mt. Washington Road Race (and can commit to actually signing up today) - but didn't get in, comment below below by NOON and email [email protected] by NOON today with your phone number, so we can call you if you are a winner!! We'll pick lucky winners to receive the bibs, and then you'll need to register (+ pay). You do not need to provide a volunteer this year. DID I MENTION NOON yet? :)

03/02/2026

Happy day after the MWC to all those celebrating :)

Certainly happy that this snafu didn't happen in our race yesterday. Shout out to the Cape Elizabeth Mid-Winter 10 Mile Classic RDs and to the lead vehicle support from Cape Elizabeth Public Safety! (NYT gift article courtesy of Chandra)

To that end, please, share any feedback on the MWC with the race directors ([email protected]) or us ([email protected]) or below in the comments.

McClain lost the opportunity for her first national championship and an automatic qualification spot for the 2026 World Championships.

03/01/2026

Congratulations to everyone who ran the first race of the Grand Prix Series, the Cape Elizabeth Mid-Winter 10 Mile Classic today! Don't forget our next race is Maine Track Club Longfellow 3K - March 29, 2026 :)

02/27/2026

We hate being the one to continuously share this news, but we're passing along the sad news of the passing of Polly Kenniston, age 89. Polly was a MTC member for decades, a consistent competitive age group winner, and a kind person to volunteers.

Polly was inducted into the Maine Running Hall of Fame in 2014 - details here: https://mainerunninghof.wordpress.com/2014-2/pauline-polly-kenniston/

Let's hold Polly in our hearts on an upcoming mile!

Paper Route Leads to a Passion for Running Pauline (“Polly”) Kenniston “Back in the 1980’s my youngest son had a paper route that started and ended a considerable distance apart. In order for him t…

02/25/2026

We are READY to run and volunteer for the Cape Elizabeth Mid-Winter 10 Mile Classic! Are you? Who's in?

Hi ! Wednesday update - All Systems GO for Sunday's race.
Runner guide and volunteer guide are in their final reviews to be deployed today. We're on the hunt for 15 more volunteers - for mile 8 water stop and traffic marshals for mile 3-10. The weather forecast looks ok (~32 at the start) with 50% possibilities of less than an inch of flurries. Who knew race organizing with lead to meteorology study? :)
Registration remains open until Saturday at 1:00 pm! Here's the link to register to run and/or volunteer: https://runsignup.com/Race/ME/CapeElizabeth/MTCmidwinterclassic

02/17/2026

Let's show so love, Runner Style. Drop a note and a link in the comments if you're running in an upcoming event, raising money for a charity.

02/16/2026

Inspired by the Olympics and days that feel like a "warm 30"? Join us for some racing! Bibs are available for the rescheduled Cape Elizabeth Mid-Winter 10 Mile Classic (now March 1), and the Maine Track Club Longfellow 3K - March 29, 2026!

All of the MTC races are listed + linked on our website

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