Event Planners Guide

SPORTING EVENTS • Named the No. 1 Minor League Sports Market in the U.S. by Sports Business Journal in 2024, recognizing Portland’s passionate fan base, professional teams, and thriving sports culture. • A proven destination for major running events, hosting races like the Maine Marathon, Shipyard Old Port Half Marathon, and TD Beach to Beacon 10K, which draw thousands of participants annually, including more than 8,000 runners at the 2025 TD Beach to Beacon 10K.

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Portland Hearts of Pine

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