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.

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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02

Train with the team

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

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03

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.

Ready to connect?

Join or renew online and the team can follow up with next steps, singlet sizing, and team communications.

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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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On the calendar.

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

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.

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Race

TD Beach to Beacon 10K

A big stage for the blue singlet every August.

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Recent from the blue crew.

Results

Alexis Wilbert after the 2026 Pat's Pizza Clam Festival Classic. Eric Sofen racing at the 2026 Pat's Pizza Clam Festival Classic. Robert Ashby racing at the 2026 Pat's Pizza Clam Festival Classic. Nedicus Swain racing at the 2026 Pat's Pizza Clam Festival Classic. Kevin Murray racing at the 2026 Pat's Pizza Clam Festival Classic. Ryan Morrison racing at the 2026 Pat's Pizza Clam Festival Classic.

Alexis Wilbert wins at Clam Festival, with Dirigo age-group strength behind her.

Alexis Wilbert won the women's race at the Pat's Pizza Clam Festival Classic 5 Miler in 27:29, placing 10th overall. Eric Sofen was eighth overall and won M40-49 in 26:58, Ryan Morrison was 11th in 27:45, Robert Ashby won M50-59 in 28:19, and Nedicus Swain, Kevin Murray, and Paul Greene added more Dirigo results in Yarmouth.

Results

Dirigo runners racing at the Weekly Back Cove 5K. Dirigo teammates competing at the Weekly Back Cove 5K.

Big night at Weekly Back Cove with a sub-16 and deep blue pack.

Good crew out in the sun at Weekly Back Cove, with Nick Denari taking another win and a summer sub-16 PB, Dave Ouellette smashing 19 for a season PB, Marah Borgman taking the women's win, Crow Norlander finishing in the top 10, Chris Harmon making it two straight weeks under 18, college-bound Grace Alexander making her 2026 summer debut, and Adane Bewset, Dan Bannon, Dave Ouellette, Seth Crockett, and Deven Abrams going 9 through 13.