Acadia Half Marathon and 10K

The Acadia Half Marathon and 10K takes place in Bar Harbor, Maine, in early June, the gateway town to Acadia National Park. The half marathon (13.1 miles) starts at 6:30 a.m. and the 10K at 7:00 a.m. Walkers have their own half marathon division with an earlier start at 5:30 a.m., which gives them extra time on the course.

Early June on the Maine coast is cool, and fog or damp air is common in the morning, so plan layers for the start line and a lightweight outer layer for the finish. Coastal Maine is also hilly, so runners from flat areas may want to include some hill work in training before choosing a goal pace for the half marathon.