RACE WEEKEND:
Pre-Race Pasta Dinner
You’ve been training for months.
It’s the night before the marathon.
You want to eat right…
stay centered…
and get back to your room with time to pack and prepare.
What you DON’T want is
a hard time finding parking…
in a packed town…
and a long wait for a table…
for a meal that’s not going to help you tomorrow.
The Mount Desert Island High School Music Boosters has specifically designed the perfect “night before the marathon” experience for runners and their families.
Menu
This All-You-Can-Eat Feast includes:
(Featuring local and organic ingredients)
Salad
Organic greens with Chef’s homemade dressing (oil and vinegar based)
Garlic Bread
So good, you won’t believe it!
Main Entree
Chicken or Tofu Parmesan (no breadcrumbs) with your choice of
• Red marinara
• Marinara with meat (beef)
• High Protein Penne Pasta
• Gluten Free Penne Pasta (available, but limited)
Desert
Carrot Cake
Chocolate Cake
Vegan Apple Crisp (from local organic apples)
Heirloom Apples from Maine Orchards
Various hot and cold beverages
***Along with live music featuring Mount Desert Island High School student musicians.***
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Pricing
Advance Reservation Dinner pricing: $30 per adult / $16 children age 10-17 / children under the age of 10 may eat for free.
Day of dinner Walk-in Rate: $35 per adult / $16 children age 10-17 / children under the age of 10 may eat for free.
All children under the age of 10 may eat for free.
Proceeds from this important fundraiser benefit the Boosters Summer Music Scholarship Program that provides musical training and lessons for students.
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General Information
There are a limited number of pasta dinner tickets available for purchase. They are available at the time of registration, or by following the directions below. Tickets will be available online for purchase thru October 1st and may sell out without notice before this date.
A limited number of tickets will be available at the Pre-Race Health & Fitness Expo on Saturday. A limited walk-in quantity will be available at the door for $35. However, we strongly recommend purchasing tickets in advance.
If you have any questions concerning the pasta dinner specifically, please contact Brian Booher of the MDIHS Music Boosters using the form below.
Time & Directions
Saturday, October 14
5:30 to 7:00 PM
Mount Desert Island High School (MDIHS)
1081 Eagle Lake Road / Route 233, Bar Harbor, Maine
From Route 3 in Bar Harbor follow Eagle Lake Road / Route 233 approximately 4-miles, MDIHS is on the right. (1081 Eagle Lake Road.) From other points on the island, follow Route 198 to Route 233, MDIHS is ½-mile on the left. There is plenty of free parking.
Tickets
How to purchase tickets if you are a registered participant:
(thru October 1st)
In your Run MDI confirmation email there is a link directly to your personal Registration Portal within the ZippyReg system where you may you view previously purchased tickets, or purchase additional tickets. (Select ‘Event Specific Questions’ from the menu once logged in, and scroll down to the pasta dinner section.)
If you are unable to locate your confirmation email, please click HERE.
Note: There is a guest list at the door. No actual tickets are issued
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How to purchase tickets if you are *NOT* a registered participant:
(thru October 1st)
Click HERE.
Select ‘individual’, then select ‘meal tickets only’.
Follow the onscreen instructions.
Note: There is a guest list at the door. No actual tickets are issued.
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Tickets will be available for purchase online thru October 1st and may sell out without notice before this date. The MDIHS Music Boosters may have a limited number for sale at race check in.
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Important Updates
Pandemic Deferral Reminders—
>>> 2020 Pandemic Deferrals: If you deferred your 2020 entry to this year, you were issued a refund for your pasta dinner tickets on 10/7/2020. If you would like to attend the pasta dinner this year you will need to purchase tickets.
>>> 2021 Pandemic Deferrals: If you deferred your 2021 entry to this year and you purchased tickets in 2021, those tickets are also deferred to this year.
9/25/2020 — We are shocked, saddened, and truly heartbroken by the sudden loss of a beloved member of our extended marathon family. Nin Ferm was an original organizer of our pasta dinner, which is a major fundraiser for the MDIHS Music Boosters, but more than that she was a dear friend. Even after retiring from her organizational role, it was always a pleasure to see Nin out and about in the community, and she was always quick to offer the warmest hugs. Our thoughts are with her equally wonderful family and the always incredible 'Booster Babes' during this very difficult time. (Nin lived a fascinating life; her obituary is beautifully written.)
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CANCELLATION POLICY
The Mount Desert Island Marathon is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Entry fees, including optional add-ons, and/or charity donations, are non-refundable. No exceptions. (A limited number of deferrals may be available, see FAQ page for more information.) This no-refund policy is clearly posted and must be agreed to by all entrants at the time of registration. This policy applies to all entrants and is in effect whether the entrant’s plans change, the entrant becomes injured, or if the entrant has an unexpected family emergency / business emergency / medical emergency / or if the entrant is unable to participate for any other reason not already listed above. Once the entrant has paid the entry fee they will not receive a refund if they cannot participate, or if the event is canceled because of weather, natural disaster, public health crisis, unforeseen circumstances, or for any other reason not already listed above. (Income generated from registration is almost entirely expended prior to race day.) Bib numbers, race materials, and/or other incentive items will not be mailed. The race committee reserves the right to accept or reject any entries.