Millinocket Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cold start, steady finish
Runners will face a chilly start at 29°F, gradually warming to 33°F by race end. With a light headwind from the WSW in the early miles, pacing adjustments may be necessary, particularly from miles 1 to 3. Humidity will be moderate at 68%, so hydration will be essential, especially on the climbs around miles 3 and 14. Consider a throwaway layer for the pre-race wait.
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Race Info
The Millinocket Marathon and Half Marathon is run in early December in Millinocket, Maine, with no entry fee; runners are encouraged to donate to cover race costs. Both distances use a USATF-certified 13.1-mile loop from Veterans Memorial Park, one lap for the half and two for the marathon. The loop climbs on paved Poplar Road out of town, follows about six miles of gravel on the privately owned Golden Road, then returns on pavement along Millinocket Lake Road. The marathon is certified as a Boston, New York City and Chicago qualifier, and the 2025 edition had 167 marathon finishers and 2,137 half marathon finishers. Source
