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Mount Desert Island:
Maine's destination
marathon, half & relay
The Mount Desert Island Marathon, Half & Relay is North America’s premier destination road race. The award-winning course features miles of pristine terrain passing tranquil lakes, soaring mountains, sleepy Maine villages, and stunning seaside vistas —including Somes Sound, the only fjord on the Eastern Seaboard— all set against the awe-inspiring backdrop of Acadia National Park in peak fall foliage season. The Marathon and Team Relay start in the world-famous Bar Harbor, while the Half-Marathon starts in picturesque village of Northeast Harbor. All three races finish on the quietside of MDI in the hardworking lobster fishing community of Southwest Harbor.
Held annually the weekend following Indigenous Peoples’ Day, this fall classic has earned national and international accolades. Once you #RunMDI, you’ll see why!
“Maine’s BEST Marathon!”
-RaceRaves Runner’s Choice Award“Maine Running Hall of Fame Legacy Race”
-MRHOF 2018 Class"Most Scenic & runner-up Best Overall Marathon!"
-Runner's World"Best Marathon in the Northeast!"
-Competitor Magazine“One of the top destination marathons on the entire planet!”
-John Legere, T-Mobile CEO"The best place in Maine to feel good about yourself"
-Down East Magazine"One of the Best Destination Marathons!"
-Men's Fitness Magazine"Most Scenic Destination Marathon in North America!"
-ESPN"One of 11 Races to Run Before you Die!"
-Men's Health Magazine"Maine's prettiest, Leah-est Marathon!"
-Down East Magazine"One of the best marathons anywhere! I highly recommend it!"
-Dick Beardsley"2017 National Champion Marathon March Madness!"
- FindMyMarathon.com"2015 Race of the Year!"
-New England Runner Magazine"America's best little road race!"
-Kevin R. Morris
