Mount Desert Island Marathon

Mount Desert Island Marathon 2026 Course Analysis

Mount Desert Island Marathon is a full marathon held in Bar Harbor, United States of America, scheduled for Sunday 18 October 2026. The course is run on road surface with 0m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 76m above sea level.

Elevation Profile

This is a very flat course with only 0m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 3m to 76m above sea level — a 73m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.

Surface Type: Road

Mount Desert Island Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.

How Difficult Is Mount Desert Island Marathon?

Our difficulty rating for Mount Desert Island Marathon is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.

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