Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Half Marathon
Nine of this Bar Harbor half marathon's miles run on Acadia carriage roads, a hilly gravel course put on by the MDI YMCA past granite bridges.
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Quick facts
- About nine miles run on Acadia National Park carriage roads.
- Hilly course on hard-packed gravel with granite bridge crossings.
- Separate early start for walkers ahead of the 7:00 AM run start.
- Organized by the MDI YMCA with a 5K on the same morning.
2026 Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Half Marathon registration
Registration for the 2026 Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Half Marathon runs through the official registration page at runsignup.com.
About the Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Half Marathon
The MDI YMCA has run this September half for decades, and it earns its identity from Acadia National Park. Nine of the 13.1 miles use the hard-packed carriage roads John D. Rockefeller Jr. built in the early 1900s, which makes it closer to a scenic gravel race than a road half with a park cameo.
Course
The race starts in downtown Bar Harbor, climbs away from the harbor into Acadia, and loops through dense forest on carriage roads before returning to town. Expect real hills, a soft crushed-stone surface for most of the race, and crossings of the park's old granite bridges. An early walker start goes off before the main field.
Race-day weather
Mid-September on Mount Desert Island usually brings cool mornings in the 50s, and the forested carriage roads keep much of the course shaded. Coastal fog and damp air are possible, heat rarely is.
Past Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Half Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday, September 12, 2026 | Upcoming | — |
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Half Marathon FAQ
When is the Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Half Marathon?
The 2026 Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Half Marathon is on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
How do I register for the Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Half Marathon?
Register for the Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Half Marathon through the official registration link: marathonscout.com/go/bar-harbor-bank-trust-half-marathon/register. It opens the race registration page at runsignup.com.
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