We are excited to be back another year to offer, THE GREAT BANGOR MARATHON &amp; 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 Geaghan’s restaurant. There is only a 170&#39; 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 &#34;BOTTLES&#34;, we will accept &#34;BOTTLES&#34; 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&#39;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 &#34;The Great Bangor Marathon &amp; Half&#34;.    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&#39;s restaurant - there will be a tent outside the entrance to the restaurant.
In 2025 we are partnering with Maine Veterans Project and Heart of Maine United Way who will each receive $5 from every registration and 10% of all donations.
There is PRIZE MONEY and we will be announcing awards for both the Marathon, Half Marathon and age categories in January 2025.  In 2025 we are offering a special medal &#34;Run the Highlands&#34;  for runners who complete both The Great Bangor Marathon &amp; Half and The Great Lincoln Marathon a Half.

Great Bangor Marathon and Half

Post-Race Review/ Results

There were reported issues of incorrect or missing times for runners in the inaugural 2024 Great Bangor Marathon.

Timing, qualification concerns following Great Bangor Marathon and Half

The 2024 Great Bangor Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, June 23.

Runners brave the rain for Bangor marathon

Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

The 2024 Great Bangor Marathon, the first marathon in the area, will be held on Sunday, June 23.

Sunday's inaugural Great Bangor Marathon helping make memories, dreams come true

Organizers of the 2024 Bangor Marathon on June 23 are seeking volunteers for the race.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results