Dirigo
Dirigo runners in blue team singlets standing near the water.

Photo by David Colby Young

Maine running club | Competitive since 2002

Race hard.
Train together.

Dirigo brings Maine runners together for committed training, team racing, and representing the state well.

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On the calendar.

Race dates, recurring series, and team-relevant events.

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Weekly race

Weekly Back Cove 5K Series

Low-key, close to Portland, and easy to jump into when Wednesday night lines up.

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Group run

Saturday Long Run at Payson Park

Meet at the Inlet Road Parking Lot and link up for whatever distance fits the day.

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Weekly race

Weekly Back Cove 5K Series

Low-key, close to Portland, and easy to jump into when Wednesday night lines up.

Details

For Maine runners who want more from racing.

Founded in 2002, Dirigo is a Maine-based running club created to establish a competitive Maine racing team, foster personal achievement, and give runners opportunities to train and race together.

The club values commitment, teamwork, sportsmanship, and a strong connection to Maine. Membership has no time or age requirements; runners who want to contribute to the team are welcome to reach out.

Race, train, and carry the club.

Dirigo is built around member coordination: training plans, race entries, team scoring, results, and the small work that keeps a Maine racing team moving.

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Race for Dirigo

Wear the blue singlet in Maine and across New England, from local roads to USATF team opportunities.

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Train with the team

Members use team channels to find long runs, workouts, daily miles, and runners in their area.

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Help carry the club

Members share race plans, report results, coordinate logistics, and show up for the Maine running community.

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No time standard. Just a team worth showing up for.

Membership is open to runners with a Maine connection who are committed to training, competition, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.

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Adult membership is $40 per year. Register through RunSignup and the team can follow up with next steps.

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A Maine team with a long road behind it.

Dirigo started with a few training partners and a simple goal: give Maine runners a team presence beyond state lines.

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Runners starting a road race with Dirigo athletes visible in the field.

Supported by Coastal Run Maine.

Coastal Run Maine helps keep Dirigo runners outfitted for the miles ahead. Members receive year-round discounts: 25% off shoes, 10% off fuel, and 10% off apparel.

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Dirigo runners gathered outside Coastal Run Maine after a club event.