Events
THE GREAT BANGOR MARATHON
THE GREAT BANGOR HALF MARATHON
Place
Bangor, ME US 04401
Description
We are excited to offer a new event to the Greater Bangor Region, THE GREAT BANGOR MARATHON & HALF, Sunday June 23, 2024 starting at 7 am at the corner of Main St and Dutton St in Bangor, Maine. We are grateful to our Title Sponsor Bangor Savings Bank and their support. 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 end at Bangor Waterfront just south of Geaghan’s restaurant. The half marathon following the same course with a turn around on outer broadway shortly after Pushaw Road. There is NO TIME LIMIT - we want you to reach your goal to complete the race. We will have photo opportunities at the finish as well as vendors offering massages and physical therapy. 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. Come to this challenging inaugural event "THE GREAT BANGOR MARARTHON & HALF"! For more information check out our Facebook page "The Great Bangor Marathon & Half". This event is USATF sanctioned and certified. Packet pickup will start on Friday June 21 from 4-6 pm, the Saturday 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. This is a race and our starting PRIZE MONEY is for the Marathon offering:
First Place $1,000 each for mens and womens division.
Second Place $500 each for mens and womens
Third Place $250 each for mens and womens.
As sponsors come on board, these amounts may increase and we will be able to offer prize money for the Half Marathon.
Race Contact Info
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