2023 Event Planner's Guide

COMPETE IN ST YLE

Maine and sports—it's a natural fit. With its diversity of terrain and changing climate, Maine is fortunate to have an array of distinct, unique four-season sports activities. From the mountains to the sea, Maine sports venues have played host to youth, amateur, national, international, and professional-level sports; Maine has the space to hold large competitions and the services to ensure they run smoothly. Play in Maine Maine’s mountain trails are getting more mileage with a host of year-round events. In March, witness the most challenging sled dog race in the eastern United States as mushers compete in the Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Race 0f 2023. Experience the region’s rolling hills, open countryside, and charming coastal villages as a spectator at George Hincapie’s Gran Fondo Hincapie, Bangor. Touted by industry publications from around the globe as a top Bucket List Race, The Lobsterman Triathlon will visit the shores of Old Orchard Beach in September of 2023. Athletes from around the country will swim, bike, and run along Maine’s shores to compete and celebrate with a quintessential lobster bake following their finish line with high fives. And, for a second year in a row, this July, athletes will race to Augusta, ME for Ironman 70.3. This event features a downriver swim in the Kennebec River, 56 miles of rolling hills on the bike and a 13.1-mile run along the canopy tree-lined Kennebec River Rail Trail. Professional sport teams offer groups a great option while here for work or play. 2023 will be the Maine Mariners' 5th ECHL season at the Cross Insurance Arena. After being acquired by the Boston Celtics, the renamed Maine Celtics continue to bring G-League excitement to the Portland Expo, the oldest continually active arena in the country. The Portland Sea Dogs, affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, offers family-friendly entertainment at Hadlock Field. WE ' VE GOT PROS

“The Maine Sports Commission has been a tremendous asset for promoting the many wonderful events this great state has to offer.” —Seth Woodcock, University of Maine

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