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Mount Desert Island marathon

Oct 17, 2004

4.7

Where

Bar Harbor, ME, United States

Start time

09:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

October 17, 2004 Sunday

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 09:00

MarathonPoint to pointRun/Walk

Race Results

Top 3

1. Judson Cake 02:33:01

2. David Herr 02:36:55

3. Simon Isaacs 02:44:23

Top 3 Women

1. Christine Ganz 03:10:02

2. Rebecca Harman 03:12:19

3. Lara Judson 03:18:51

Top 3 Men

1. Judson Cake 02:33:01

2. David Herr 02:36:55

3. Simon Isaacs 02:44:23

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Reviews

4.7

Based on 2 Reviews from other runners - tap or click to see all!

By: PATRICIA C.

Posted: October 18, 2023

Very beautiful, very difficult

This is my 28th marathon. This is by far the most beautiful and most difficult course I've ever run. The 1st 18 or so miles are magnificent and VERY hilly. The last 8 miles, at times, felt almost dangerous because I was running on a busy road with traffic and no running lane. Other than that I give it a big thumbs up!

4.7

By: John A.

Posted: October 19, 2022

Challenging but scenic course for a well run race.

This race should be on the list of anyone who enjoys destination races. Very well organized, good community support, and great scenery. Probably not the race to do if you are chasing a BQ, but it is possible to run well there. Give it a shot!

4.7

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Race results

General News Mount Desert Islander

Oct 25, 2004

Expect a breathtaking course and diverse field at Mount Desert Island Marathon

503 runners are signed up to run the Mount Desert Island Marathon next weekend.

General News Maine Today

Oct 18, 2004

The All New Harborside Hotel and Marina Named the Official Hotel for the 2004 MDI Marathon

The Harborside Hotel and Marina and the Bar Harbor Club have been announced as the official hosts of the 2004 Mount Desert Island Marathon on October 17. A special discounted rate will be offered to marathon participants at the hotel. The Bar Harbor Club will host the Running Expo on October 15 and 16.

General News

Aug 10, 2004