Event information
Mount Desert Island marathon
Oct 19, 2003
Where
Bar Harbor, ME, United States
Start time
09:00
Distances
Marathon
Sub-events
Marathon
Race Results
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Top 3 Men
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Reviews
By: PATRICIA C.
Posted: October 18, 2023
Very beautiful, very difficult
By: John A.
Posted: October 19, 2022
Challenging but scenic course for a well run race.
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Related News
The Mount Desert Island marathon is not just for runners. It is also for artists and music-lovers, who have teamed up with marathon organizer Gary Allen for a second year to enhance the race course with unique race-markers that will be sold to benefit the island’s school music programs.
General News Mount Desert Islander
Oct 15, 2003
Gary Allen's love for running is what makes him so proud of the Mount Desert Island Marathon, a race he created and directs. The second annual race will be held on Oct. 19.
General News Mount Desert Islander
Oct 15, 2003
The Bar Harbor Grand Hotel, which is located only 200 yards from the starting line of the Mount Desert Island Marathon, will serve as the host hotel for the 2003 edition of the race. The proximity of the hotel to the starting line is expected to be extremely convenient for runners on the morning of October 19, the day of the marathon.
General News
Jun 20, 2003
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