The Great Bangor Marathon & Half
- Date Sun 1st June 2025
- Time 7:00AM EST
- Location Bangor, Maine
- Price $80.50 - $101.70
- Races 2 races
- Distances Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable running experience at The Great Bangor Marathon & Half, taking place on Sunday, June 1, 2025, in the picturesque city of Bangor, Maine! This exciting event kicks off at 7 am at the corner of Main St and Dutton St, featuring both a full marathon and a half marathon. The marathon course winds through the scenic streets of Bangor, reaching a turn around in the charming town of Kenduskeag, while the half marathon follows a similar path with a turn around on outer Broadway.
With a gentle elevation of just 170 feet from start to finish, runners of all levels can enjoy the thrill of racing without the pressure of a time limit. Participants will have the opportunity to hydrate with their own "BOTTLES" at designated water stations, and there's a vibrant vendor area waiting at the finish line, where you can celebrate your achievement with family and friends. Don't miss out on the chance to win prize money and awards in various categories! Mark your calendars for packet pickup starting on May 30th and get ready to make lasting memories at this fantastic community event.
With a gentle elevation of just 170 feet from start to finish, runners of all levels can enjoy the thrill of racing without the pressure of a time limit. Participants will have the opportunity to hydrate with their own "BOTTLES" at designated water stations, and there's a vibrant vendor area waiting at the finish line, where you can celebrate your achievement with family and friends. Don't miss out on the chance to win prize money and awards in various categories! Mark your calendars for packet pickup starting on May 30th and get ready to make lasting memories at this fantastic community event.
Organiser's Description
We are excited to be back another year to offer, THE GREAT BANGOR MARATHON & HALF, Sunday June 1, 2025, starting at 7 am at the corner of Main St and Dutton St in Bangor, Maine. This event is USATF sanctioned, and Boston certified (Marathon ME24008BK Half ME24007BK). There will be a full marathon through Bangor out valley avenue to Broadway with a turn around in the town of Kenduskeag and back to the Finish at Bangor Waterfront Park (Dutton St entrance) just south of Geaghans restaurant. There is only a 170' elevation difference on the course profile from start to finish. The half marathon following the same course with a turn around on outer Broadway shortly after Pushaw Road. We have already secured All Sports Events to be the official timer for the race. There is NO TIME LIMIT - we want you to reach your goal to complete the race. For runners who have "BOTTLES", we will accept "BOTTLES" at the operations tent at the start by 6:30 am. These will be on a special table at each water station for the runner to pick up. We will have a vendor area at the finish line for runners and their guests. Geaghan's, which is right at the finish line, is our beverage sponsor and the beverage garden will be open to socialize and talk about the race with family and friends. There is plenty of nearby parking, affordable lodging and dining to make this a destination for the whole family. For more information check out our Facebook page "The Great Bangor Marathon & Half". Packet pickup will start on May 30th from 4-6 pm, the Saturday May 31st from 11-1 pm and 4-6 pm at Geaghan's restaurant - there will be a tent outside the entrance to the restaurant.
There is PRIZE MONEY and we will be announcing awards for both the Marathon, Half Marathon and age categories in January 2025.
There is PRIZE MONEY and we will be announcing awards for both the Marathon, Half Marathon and age categories in January 2025.
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