Located at the Atlantic Oceanside Conference Center, 119 Eden Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
The distance is the international marathon standard of 26 miles 385 yards.
The 2-person relay handoff will be located at the 13.1 mark (half marathon) in Northeast Harbor.
For the 3-person relay, the first hand off will be located at approximately 8.5 miles near Seal Harbor Beach. The second handoff will be located near the end of Butler Road and route 198, at approximately mile 18.6. The final leg will carry teams to the finish line located in downtown Southwest Harbor.
There are no additional races other than those mentioned above being held in conjunction with the Mount Desert Island Marathon.
To switch races, email an official request to
information [at] mdimarathon.org. You must include the following information:
- Name of the division you originally registered for.
- Name of the division you want to switch to.
There are a number of items that are not allowed on the course including, runners going backward, runners not wearing a bib number, animals, bicycles, baby joggers, strollers, roller skates or roller-blades.
Headsets are allowed, but discouraged. In accordance with revised regulations of U.S. Track and Field, this event no longer bans the use of headphones and other listening devises (such as iPods) while participating in our events (except for elite athletes; see below).
However, the MDI Marathon recognizes the potential danger of wearing such devices as many parts of our course are shared with auto traffic and strongly urges participants not to use headphones.
According to Road Runners Club of America's tips for running safety:
"Don't wear headsets. Use your ears to be aware of the surroundings. Using headphones, you lose the use of an important sense-your hearing. Always stay alert and aware of what's going on around you. The more aware you are, the less vulnerable you are."
Note: The MDI Marathon will continue to enforce a "no headphones" policy for those competing for cash prizes.
Please contact your lodging establishment to find out how close you are staying to the starting line, which is located at 200 Main Street near the to Mt. Desert Street intersection.
Will I be able to park my car in Bar Harbor on race day? RETURN TO TOP
Yes, there is plenty of parking in Bar Harbor the morning of the race. Many Bar Harbor lodging establishments are within walking distance of the start line. Posted hourly parking bans are lifted over race weekend.
Please refer to the map included in your final instructions in your race packet for a map of downtown Bar Harbor with parking suggestions.
Is baggage transportation available to send dry clothing from the start to the finish? RETURN TO TOP
A baggage transportation vehicle will be parked near the start at the north-west corner of the Village Green in Bar Harbor beginning at 6:00AM on Sunday morning.
All bags must be dropped by 7:30AM.
Bags will be delivered to Pemetic School in Southwest Harbor near the finish.
One [1] small bag per runner. (No luggage.)
Please use the bottom tag on your bib number to label your bag.
The MDI Marathon is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Spectators are encouraged to watch the start in Bar Harbor and then take Route 233 (Eagle Lake Road) to Route 198 or take the Park Loop Road via Jordan Pond to Route 3.
DO NOT FOLLOW THE RACE! You will be asked to turn around.
- Mile 11.5 - Asticou Corner (intersection with Route 3)
- Mile 12.3 - Downtown Northeast Harbor
- Mile 17.3 - Sargeant Drive (intersection with Route 198)
- Mile 18.6 - RA corner (intersection with Route 198)
- Mile 20 - Somesville Traffic lights (intersection of Route 198 - Route 102)
- Mile 20.8 - Somesville Fire Station (Route 102)
- Finish - Downtown Southwest Harbor
Click
here for more expanded spectator information.
Is there shuttle bus transportation for runners and spectators? RETURN TO TOP
Yes. Our partners at Friends of Acadia provide free shuttle buses, courtesy of Downeast Transportation.
Buses will run between the Village Green in Bar Harbor (very near the starting line) and the finishing area in Southwest Harbor, loading and unloading in the Bar Harbor Bank parking lot.
Note: Buses are open to the generalpublic and do not follow the marathon course.
The schedule is as follows:
|
LEAVING BAR HARBOR
9:00 am
9:30 am
1:00 pm
1:30 pm
2:00 pm
2:30 pm
3:00 pm
3:30 pm
4:30 pm
|
LEAVING SOUTHWEST HARBOR
12:30 pm
1:00 pm
1:30 pm
2:00 pm
2:30 pm
3:00 pm
3:30 pm
4:00 pm
|
There are also several taxi services on Mount Desert Island, including:
Acadia Cab (207) 288-8294
At Your Service Taxi Cab Co. (207) 288-9222
MDI Taxi & Tours (207) 288-3333
Note for early starters: Shuttle buses make their last trip out of Southwest Harbor at 4:00PM. You will need to arrange other transportation if finishing after then. See taxi information above.
Are pets, baby joggers, bicycles, or headsets allowed on the course? RETURN TO TOP
No. Due to insurance limitations we cannot allow pets, baby joggers, bicycles, or headsets on the course.
How many fluid replacement stations are on the course? RETURN TO TOP
There are fluid replacement stations approximately every 2 miles. Lemon-Lime Gatorade and water will be offered at all stations. Assorted energy gel flavors will be available just before mile 16. We recommend that you carry extra if you might need more, or prefer a particular flavor.
Note for early starters: Water stops will gradually become self-serve, as our volunteers are assigned accordingly. The course will remain open to competitors.
There are some port-a-johns on the course and at the start and finish. In emergency situations there are plenty of woods.
Yes. Showers are available Pemetic School at the finish line. Bring your own toiletries and towel.
Please clean up after yourself. Do not leave used soap, or any other items you wouldn't want to find in the shower after the person before you used it.
Who is eligible for awards and where may they be picked up? RETURN TO TOP
Every competitor that finishes the Mount Desert Island Marathon will be awarded a finishers medallion.
Native granite age group awards will be presented to the top 3 finishers in all recognized standard age categories, male and female: 18 & Under/ 19-29 / 30-34 / 35-39 / 40-44 / 45-49 / 50-54 / 55-59 / 60-64 / 65-69 / 70-74 / 75-79 / 80+
Awards will also be presented to the top 3 Mount Desert Island area resident finishers, and top relay teams. Early starters are not eligible for age group awards.
You, or a friend/family member must be present to claim your age group award at the finish line. Awards will not be mailed! Please check posted results! Awards may be picked up as age categories are filled at the end of the finisher's chute, beyond the hospitality tent in front of Pemetic School. (Please refer to the map in your Final Runner Instructions.)
There will be no formal awards ceremony, except for the first three overall male and female finishers.
Click on each year below to see a detailed weather report for the day in Bar Harbor:
2010
||
2009
||
2008
||
2007
||
2006
||
2005
||
2004
||
2003
||
2002
All competitors will receive a complimentary commemorative MDI Marathon apparel item and professional photo proofs which are optional to purchase.
Apparel items are ordered months in advance, and distributed on a first come, first served basis. We recommend picking up your race packet at our pre-race expo as early as you can for the best chance of getting the size you requested. There are no exchanges, unless of course, if you and another runner want to trade.
Registration fees help pay for the cost of putting on our event. Our runners are our top priority, and as the demand for our event continues to grow, we want to ensure that MDI remains a quality experience for all. The Mount Desert Island Marathon is a not-for-profit organization.
Is there a waiting list of applicants who are added due to cancellations race weekend? RETURN TO TOP
There is no waiting list for our races. Our race committee anticipates an approximate number of cancellations each year and allows more than enough entrants in anticipation of those cancellations.
Entry fees (including optional meal add-ons, and club memberhsips) are non-refundable; race numbers and entries cannot be transferred to another year or person. No exceptions. This means once we have received your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate, or if the event is cancelled because of weather, natural disaster or other unforeseen circumstances.
**The Mount Desert Island Marathon reserves the right to accept or reject any entries.**
Is there a way I can support the mission of the MDI Marathon? RETURN TO TOP
Yes. Please click here to get involved.
Participation - Running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. Runners should be medically able and properly trained to participate in the Mount Desert Island Marathon. The runner understands the risks associated with running this event, including, but not limited to, weather, traffic, course conditions and surfaces, falls and contact with other runners, volunteers, or spectators.
Medical Support - Medical support for this event will be provided by volunteer personnel who may be called upon to provide assistance, including first aid, during or after the event. Medical volunteers will assist participants as necessary or appropriate. By entering a Marathon event and participating, the entrant agrees to treatment by medical personnel, and also agrees to accept medical decisions about the entrant's fitness to participate or continue in the race.
Course - There is an 8.5 hour time limit. Our course is open to local traffic in several locations.
Drug Testing - Athletes who participate in this competition may be subject to formal drug testing in accordance with USA Track & Field rules and IAAF rule 144. Information regarding drugs and drug testing may be obtained by calling the USOC Hot Line at 1-800-223-0393.
