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| (January 1, 2009) The race director of the MDI Marathon, Gary Allen was profiled in the January 1st, 2009 issue of the Boston Globe for his annual New Year's run over the fabled Boston Marathon route. This is the fifth consecutive year he has embarked on this year beginning trek over arguably the most historic route in running. This year he was joined by Ned Swain a fellow member of Crow Athletics and Ray Charbon and Brandon Villarreal representing the Somerville Road Runners. The run was highlighted by single digit temperatures throughout. The temperature at the start in Hopkinton was 3F and the reading near the finish line in Copley Square was a sweltering 7F. The 6th annual New Year's morning running of the infamous Boston Marathon route will take place on January 1st, 2010 starting at 6:00am sharp! | 
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| (January 1, 2009) It has always been the intention of the MDI Marathon to create one of the best and most scenic destination marathons held in the USA. This broad reaching idea has been and continues to be realized with every successive edition with runners from every US state having attended the event. It was also part of the original plan to welcome runners from all over the world to compete with us on Mount Desert Island, this notion is one step closer to being realized by the release of the latest issue of Running Free Magazine, which is published in the United Kingdom. They have dedicated their full color, two page feature, 'Images of Inspiration' to our MDI Marathon. This exciting news is sure to help catapult our award winning event to even more recognition and will help bring more international runners to enjoy running in the state of Maine. |
| (December 18, 2008)
The Mount Desert Island Marathon (MDIM) has joined the Lance Armstrong Foundation's
(LAF) fight against cancer. The 2009 MDIM
will allow individuals and participants to do something bold in the face of cancer
by supporting the mission of the LAF to inspire and empower people affected by cancer.
The MDIM participants and others are encouraged to raise funds for the LAF in honor or memory of those affected by cancer... (full press release) | 
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The top three men's finishers at the 2008 MDI Marathon: Antoine Aracand, David Herr, and Jeff Day. (Photo by Greg Fish, Bar Harbor Times) | (October 19, 2008)
The 7th edition of the Mount Desert Island Marathon dawned with picture perfect weather for both
serious competitors and for those who merely hoped to finish our scenic and challenging
route. The peaking crimson, yellow, and orange fall foliage partnered with light
winds and temperatures in the 40s seemed custom ordered for
a truly memorable and spectacular day.
The 2008 Mount Desert Island Marathon, presented by Bar Harbor Brewing Co.,
featured a large starting field representing 49 states, 5 Canadian provinces, and
many countries abroad. Our special guest speaker and honorary race starter was
Maine's Sheri Piers, who excelled in the 2008 women's Olympic Trials Marathon, held in Boston.
As the starter's cannon echoed off lower Main Street in picturesque downtown Bar Harbor, "Mr. MDI Marathon", David Herr from Canaan, Vermont, assumed his place at the front of the field, holding off all challengers, and winning again for the fifth time in seven attempts in a time of 2:36:45. (As if his mastery of our course needs to be further scrutinized, Mr. Herr has placed a convincing second in both of his other appearances at the MDI Marathon.) Jeff Day from, Berea, Ohio, placed second in 2:41:18. He was followed by Antoine Arcand of Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, in 2:41:30. Eric Rudolph of Sullivan was the first Maine finisher and fourth overall in 2:41:50, and is the RRCA State Champion. The top three finishers in ladies race was dominated by Maine runners. Late entrant Jenna Krajewski of China set a new course record of 3:03:02. She was followed to the finish line by 2006 champion Debbie Moreau of Turner, in 3:09:15. Amada Lebelle of Dedham, running her first marathon, claimed the third spot in 3:10:34. Meanwhile hundreds of marathoners ranging in age from 16 to 75 traversed our postcard perfect towns and villages while enjoying many breathtaking seaside and woodland vistas. When the day ended, the 2008 Mount Desert Island was the largest of the six previous editions held, with 699 official finishers. They were cheered on by several thousand spectators and over 400 volunteers. Of the four teams who entered, the host club, Crow Athletics, were victorious for the second year in a row, over teams representing Sub5 Track Club, the Baltimore Pacemakers, and McKay's Public House Womens Team. Also featured, was the new Police/Fire/Rescue Charity Relay, won by Mt. Desert Police Department in 4:29:18. Full results. Race coverage by the Bar Harbor Times Village Soup, here. |
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MDI Marathon Footage | Officials of the Mount Desert Island Marathon are pleased to announce the release of professionally recorded race footage filmed during the 2006 event, and the 2005 MARTHA television footage. This excellent film clip showcases the beauty of the award winning route during the actual 2006 race, and was made available by the generosity of the former presenting sponsor, Red Lobster. |
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