RACE WEEKEND:
Spectator Information

• Printables

• Start Line (marathon+relay)

• Mile 11.5 (marathon+relay)

• Mile 12.3 (marathon+relay)

• Start Line (HALF)

• MIle 17.2 (marathon+relay)

• MIle 4.1 (Half)

• MIle 18.6 (marathon+relay)

• MIle 5.5 (Half)

• Finish line (All Races)

START LINE

➤Marathon
➤Relay

• Downtown Bar Harbor, including south Main Street, and the entire area around the Village Green will be very congested on the morning of the race.

• All parking options in downtown Bar Harbor are an easy walk to the Start Line.

• The Marathon & Relay start at 200 Main Street in Bar Harbor.

• Paid Parking and Permit Parking rules are enforced beginning at noon on Sundays.

• Marathon & Relay Official Start - 8:00AM

Mile 11.5

➤Marathon
➤Relay

• Exit Bar Harbor on ME-233 / Eagle Lake Road.

• Follow ME-233 / Eagle Lake Road for approximately 5-miles until you reach the intersection of ME-198, located just past MDI High School.

• Turn LEFT on ME-198 toward Northeast Harbor, and follow it until you reach the intersection with Route 3. (Approximately 4.5-miles.)

• This spectator zone is located at the intersection of ME-198 & Route 3, locally known as "Asticou Corner."

• Be sure to park on the opposite side of the road from where the racecourse is. Runners will be on the left, heading toward Northeast Harbor.

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Mile 12.3

➤Marathon
➤Relay

Start Line

➤half-marathon

• Continue on ME-198 to downtown Northeast Harbor.

• Follow signs to park at the Marina (on your LEFT).

• IMPORTANT: You will be driving on the racecourse briefly and you will have to cross the marathon route to park at the marina. RUNNERS HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY! Please yield to them and drive with caution.

• Walk up Sea Street into town. The Marathon and Relay race route is on Main Street.

• This spectator zone is located on Main Street.

• The start line for the Half-Marathon is located on Manchester Road near the intersection with Neighborhood Road. 

• Walk south on Main Street toward Neighborhood House.

• Turn right on Neighborhood and walk to the end.

• Turn left on Manchester Road.

• Half-Marathon Official Start: 8:30AM

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Mile 17.2

➤Marathon
➤Relay

Mile 4.1

➤half-marathon

• Upon leaving the Northeast Harbor Marina, reverse direction on ME-198 and follow back the way you originally came for approximately 3-miles until you reach the intersection with Sargeant Drive. (Note: Sargeant Drive is closed to ALL traffic on race day.)

• Be sure to park on the opposite side of the road from where the racecourse is. Runners will be on the left, heading toward Somesville.

• This spectator zone is located at the intersection of Route 198 and Sargeant Drive.

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Mile 18.6

➤Marathon
➤Relay

Mile 5.5

➤half-marathon

• Continue to follow ME-198 for approximately 1.5-miles back to the intersection with ME-233 / Eagle Lake Road.

• IMPORTANT: You will be sharing this stretch of road with runners. Please drive slowly with flashers and pull over if necessary for oncoming traffic.

• Be sure to park on the opposite side of the road from where the racecourse is. Runners will be on the left, heading toward Somesville.

• This spectator zone is located at the intersection of ME-198 and ME-233 / Eagle Lake Road, locally known as "RA Corner."

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FINISH LINE

➤Marathon
➤Half-Marathon
➤Relay

Family and Friends Reunion Area: Make a plan now to reunite with your runner on the section of Main Street, (south of the finish line) that is closed to traffic on race day.

There are two ways to get to
the Finish Line in Southwest Harbor:

• From the Somesville Fire House, turn LEFT onto Pretty Marsh Road.

• Follow the Pretty Marsh Road for approximately 7.5-miles until you reach the intersection with Seal Cove Road on your LEFT. (Note: Pretty Marsh Road will turn into Tremont Road.)

• You can either turn LEFT onto Seal Cove Road and follow it for approximately 3.8-miles to Southwest Harbor. (Seal Cove Road is mostly unpaved.)

OR

• If you have the time, we recommend this scenic route:

• Follow the directions above, but instead of turning onto Seal Cove Road, continue STRAIGHT on Tremont Road for approximately 4.7-miles.

• Bear RIGHT onto Flat Iron Road and follow for 0.3-miles. (This is a slightly confusing intersection. Look for and follow signs toward Bass Harbor Lighthouse.)

• Turn RIGHT onto ME-102A / Harbor Drive and follow for approximately 1.3-miles.

• Continue on ME-102A by bearing LEFT at the road to Bass Harbor Lighthouse. (If you have the time, feel free to drive the 0.5-mile road down to the light house.)

• Continue on ME-102A for approximately 5.2-miles. (Note: Harbor Drive becomes Seawall Road.)

• Turn RIGHT onto ME-102 and follow for approximately 0.7-miles. ME-102 is shared by Main Street in downtown Southwest Harbor.

Parking in Southwest Harbor

Spectators are encouraged to carpool as much as possible. Be aware that some lots have both public and permitted spaces. (Please park thoughtfully and responsibly.) All options below can be accessed to / from the race day detour.

Suggested public parking is as follows:

• Upper Town Dock lot — 108 Clark Point Road

• Lower Town Dock lot — 176 Clark Point Road

• Clark Point Road — approx. 2 to 29 (between Main Street and Maple Lane)

• Post Office lot — 21 Clark Point Road

• Main Street — approx. 350 to 375 (south of the Finish Line)

• Paid lot of Main Street — South of the Finish Line (neighboring 3 Rod Road)

• Great Harbor Marina lot — 11 Apple Lane

• Manset Town Dock lot — 55 Shore Road

• Privately owned lots may also offer paid parking.

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