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Mount Desert Island marathon

Oct 14, 2007

4.7

Where

Bar Harbor, ME, United States

Start time

09:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

October 14, 2007 Sunday

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 09:00

MarathonPoint to pointRun/Walk

Race Results

Top 3

1. David Herr 02:37:44

2. Andrew Beardsley 02:41:20

3. Matt Frongillo 02:41:47

Top 3 Women

1. Judi Chiavetta 03:04:42

2. Debra Moreau 03:21:00

3. Lara Judson 03:21:23

Top 3 Men

1. David Herr 02:37:44

2. Andrew Beardsley 02:41:20

3. Matt Frongillo 02:41:47

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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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Herr won his fourth MDI Marathon title in a time of 2 hours, 37 minutes, 44 seconds.

General News Bangor Daily News

Oct 15, 2007

Sixth Mount Desert Island Marathon Expects Largest Field Ever on Sunday

The course follows Route 3 to Seal Harbor, and then Northeast Harbor, before following the shore of Somes Sound on the way into Somesville. Runners then face a long straight stretch on Route 102 to the finish line in Southwest Harbor approximately two and a half hours later.

General News The Ellsworth American

Oct 11, 2007

Benoit To Speak At Dinner Prior To Mount Desert Island Marathon

Samuelson, who set the bar for women's running in the 1970 and 80's, will be in attendance at the Mount Desert Island Marathon.

General News Bangor Daily News

Sep 19, 2007

Olympic Marathon Champion To Appear At 2007 Mount Desert Island Marathon

The Mount Desert Island Marathon based in Bar Harbor, Maine, and hosted by Crow Athletics running club, is pleased to announce that 1984 Olympic Marathon Champion, Joan Benoit Samuelson, will appear at 6th edition of the popular event to be held in October.

General News

Sep 14, 2007