The cause
Maine Cancer Foundation
All money raised by participants goes to Maine Cancer Foundation for cancer prevention, early detection and access to care in Maine. The event has raised more than $28 million since 2008.
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Details for 2027 entry are not posted yet. In 2026 registration opened in early February and sold out, the fee was $75, and every participant had to raise at least $500. Open to women and girls and to non-binary people who identify with the women's community.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri for a Cure | Sprint TriathlonSwim 536 m · Bike 15 mi · Run 3 mi | Jul 11, 2027 | See registration | – |
Fees and dates are from the race's official website on the date shown below; confirm them there before you register.
Race day planning
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:09 AM. The start sits about 40 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
South Portland, ME
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around July 11 the day usually runs from 65°F at dawn to 81°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 60°F and hot years reach 87°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race guide
What athletes should know about Tri for a Cure, in brief, from the official race website.
Facts on this page come from the race's official website (triforacure.org, triforacure.org/about-the-tri, triforacure.org/registration-information, triforacure.org/dates-and-times), checked Oct 7, 2026. Confirm dates and fees there before you travel.
Race details
- Where
- South Portland, MEMap
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 40 feet
- Distances
- Sprint Triathlon
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Quick answers
- When is Tri for a Cure?
- Sunday, July 11, 2027.
- How much does it cost?
- See the registration page for current pricing.
- What distances are offered?
- Sprint Triathlon.
- Where does it start?
- South Portland, ME.
About the race
A fundraising triathlon for women held each July in South Portland for Maine Cancer Foundation, with 2027 its 20th year. The course is a 1/3 mile swim, a 15 mile bike and a 3 mile run along the shores of South Portland and Cape Elizabeth. More than 1,200 women take part each year.