Great Bangor Marathon & Half
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Bangor Marathon and Running Festival
The Bangor Marathon and Running Festival takes place in Bangor, Maine, organized by the Maine Endurance Sports Alliance. The event features multiple road racing distances starting at the intersection of Main Street and Dutton Street. The courses are USATF sanctioned, and the marathon distance is Boston certified.
Available distances include:
- 26.2 miles (Full Marathon)
- 13.1 miles (Half Marathon)
- 10K
- 5K
The marathon course travels through Bangor along Valley Avenue to Broadway, reaching a turnaround point in the town of Kenduskeag before returning to the finish line at Bangor Waterfront Park. The half marathon follows a similar route with a turnaround point located on outer Broadway near Pushaw Road. There is no time limit for participants, allowing runners to complete the event at their own pace.
The organizers provide a personal bottle service for participants who submit their containers at the operations tent prior to the event start. These bottles are then placed on designated tables at the water stations along the course. At the Bangor Waterfront Park finish line, a vendor area is available for participants and guests.
Special recognition medals are available for those completing multiple events within the series. The "Run the Highlands" medal is awarded to those who finish both the Bangor and Lincoln events. The "Vacationland Triple Crown" medal is offered to participants who complete three out of four series races during the year. Cash awards are provided for the top three male and female finishers in the full marathon distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
