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Mount Desert Island marathon

Oct 18, 2009

4.7

Where

Bar Harbor, ME, United States

Start time

09:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

October 18, 2009 Sunday

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 09:00

MarathonPoint to pointRun/Walk

Race Results

Top 3

1. David Herr 02:35:22

2. Erik McCarthy 02:42:24

3. Paul Prewitt-Freilino 02:57:00

Top 3 Women

1. Amanda Labelle 03:03:28

2. Maura Adams 03:12:08

3. Reshanna Taylor 03:12:14

Top 3 Men

1. David Herr 02:35:22

2. Erik McCarthy 02:42:24

3. Paul Prewitt-Freilino 02:57:00

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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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The Mount Desert Island Marathon was voted as the Most Scenic Marathon in a recent marathon poll. The course delivers some of Acadia's most scenic views. The race will add a relay division next year.

General News SeaCoastOnline.com

Dec 23, 2009

Herr Wins Mount Desert Island Marathon Again

David Herr won his sixth Mount Desert Island Marathon in the past eight years. His time of 2 hours 35 minutes and 22 seconds was just over three minutes from a course record.

General News Bar Harbor Times

Oct 19, 2009

180 Energy Drink, Named Title Sponsor of The Mount Desert Island Marathon

General News

Sep 17, 2009

Participation Tourism with the Mount Desert Island Marathon

The Mount Desert Island Marathon is looking for individuals and businesses who want to help grow the race. The marathon brings people from all over the world to the great state of Maine to participate in the 26.2 mile race.

General News Village Soup

Jul 28, 2009