# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Mount Desert Island Marathon, Half & Relay
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 02:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: The Mount Desert Island Marathon, Half & Relay is North America’s premier destination road race. The award-winning course features miles of pristine terrain passing tranquil lakes, soaring mountains, sleepy Maine villages, and stunning seaside vistas —including Somes Sound, the only fjord on the Eastern Seaboard— all set against the awe-inspiring backdrop of Acadia National Park in peak fall foliage season. The Marathon and Team Relay start in the world-famous Bar Harbor, while the Half-Marathon starts in picturesque village of Northeast Harbor. All three races finish on the quietside of MDI in the hardworking maritime community of Southwest Harbor.

Hosted by Crow Athletics and held annually the weekend following Indigenous Peoples’ Day, this fall classic has earned national and international accolades. Once you #RunMDI, you’ll see why!

Learn more and sign up: runmdi.org

Fun fact: The legendary Sea to Summit Maine Race Series starts with MDI and concludes with Millinocket!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bar-harbor/2026-mount-desert-island-marathon-half-and-relay/200029683986258
- **Event Categories**: sports, marathons, business
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Bar Harbor
- **state**: ME
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Bar Harbor, Maine
- **lat**: 44.385833333333
- **long**: -68.209444444444
- **full address**: Bar Harbor, Maine, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: 2026 Mount Desert Island Marathon, Half & Relay
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Mount Desert Island Marathon, Half & Relay being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Mount Desert Island Marathon, Half & Relay takes place on Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 02:30 pm at Bar Harbor, Maine, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Mount Desert Island Marathon, Half & Relay?
  - **A:** 2026 Mount Desert Island Marathon, Half & Relay is organized by Mount Desert Island Marathon.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Mount Desert Island Marathon, Half & Relay is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bar Harbor, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 2026 Mount Desert Island Marathon, Half & Relay sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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