What race distances are available?

• →Marathon (42.2 km)
• →Half Marathon (21.1 km)
• →10K (6.2 miles)

What are the details for the Marathon course?

The Marathon is a road race that utilizes a combination of point-to-point and out-and-back sections.

• →Route: Starts at West Quoddy Head Lighthouse, runs through Lubec, crosses the FDR International Bridge into Canada, proceeds as an out-and-back toward Head Harbour Lighthouse, and finishes on Water Street in Lubec.
• →Elevation: Approximately 1,600 ft (488 m) of gain, characterized by constant rolling coastal hills.
• →Cut-off Times: 6 hours for the regular start and 7 hours for the early start.
• →Note: This is considered an "honest marathon" due to the cumulative fatigue from rolling terrain and wind exposure.

What are the details for the Half Marathon course?

The Half Marathon offers a unique hybrid experience featuring both road and dirt sections.

• →Terrain: Mixed-terrain consisting of road and approximately 7.7 km of dirt road.
• →Route: Starts at West Quoddy Head Lighthouse, crosses the FDR Bridge into Canada, completes a loop inside Roosevelt Campobello International Park, and returns to finish in Lubec.
• →Elevation: Approximately 574 ft (175 m).
• →Cut-off Time: 4 hours.

What are the details for the 10K course?

The 10K is a road-only event located entirely within the United States.

• →Route: Starts at West Quoddy Head Lighthouse and finishes at the downtown Lubec waterfront.
• →Terrain/Elevation: Features a downhill start, a mostly flat middle section, and small rollers with a short, sharp hill near the finish.
• →Cut-off Time: 2 hours.

What are the international border requirements for runners?

Because the Marathon and Half Marathon involve crossing from the USA into Canada, specific logistics apply:

• →Documentation: All Marathon and Half Marathon runners must possess a valid passport or official travel document.
• →Border Clearance: Clearance is handled during the bib pickup process rather than at physical stops during the race.
• →Race Day: Runners will be waved through the border during the event.
• →Verification: Document verification is required at both the USA and Canada sides during bib pickup.
• →Note: The 10K course does not require a border crossing.

What aid and support services are provided on the course?

• →Aid Stations: Located every 3.2 km (2 miles).
• →Nutrition: The Marathon includes dedicated GU gel stations at approximately mile 11.5 and mile 16.
• →Bag Drop: Small soft bags are permitted for bag drop services.
• →Transportation: Shuttle buses are required to reach the starting line as there is no private vehicle access to the start.

What is the current registration status?

• →Marathon: Almost full (limited spots remaining).
• →Half Marathon: Sold out (waitlist and charity entries available).
• →10K: Sold out (waitlist available).

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