IMPORTANT RACE UPDATES

1/24/2024 - 2023 MDI Marathon brought local economy over $2M, study shows

The Mount Desert Island Marathon brought in a record $2,184,632.00 to the local economy in 2023, according to an economic impact study from the Maine Sports Commission.

“Crow Athletics’ events tell a unique story in each of their host communities, benefiting businesses, residents and creating race experiences for visitors to long remember... As Gary Allen, Crow Athletics, speaks of - ‘the ripple effects’ - resulting from a race,” explained Shelia Brennan Nee, Strategic Director of the Maine Sports Commission.

In addition to the significant economic impact to the local business community, the event also contributed a total of $45,138.00 to local nonprofit organizations in 2023, and annually funds two important scholarships at MDI High School. 

“We are thrilled that our efforts continue to be one of leading event-based economic drivers in our island communities,” said race founder and director Gary Allen.

To learn more about the race or sign up to run, please visit RunMDI.org 

The Maine Sports Commission, a nonprofit organization, helps elevate Maine as a four season sports destination by attracting new events and promoting current events, strengthening Maine's communities through sports tourism and encouraging healthy, active lifestyles.

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12/20/2023 - MDI Marathon gifts $35,000.00 to twenty Local Organizations

The board of directors of the Mount Desert Island Marathon, Half & Relay are pleased to announce that they have awarded $35,000.00 to twenty local organizations. It has always been the vision of our event, which was founded in 2002, to leave more the footprints in the communities where we run and take our race Beyond the Finish Line! We are pleased to see our efforts continue to be realized with this year’s twentieth running of the race.

The twenty organizations are:

  • $2,500.00

    • Harbor House Community Service Center

    • Island Housing Trust

    • MDI Hospital

    • Mount Desert Island YMCA

    • The Neighborhood House

    • SPCA of Hancock County

  • $1,500.00

    • Abbe Museum

    • Acadia Wildlife

    • Bar Harbor Food Pantry

    • Clean Maine Shores

    • The Common Good Soup Kitchen

    • Cranberry Island Community Center - Ladies Aid Society

    • Friends of Acadia

    • Healthy Acadia

    • Island Connections

    • Maine Seacoast Mission

    • MDI Search & Rescue

    • Open Table MDI

    • YWCA MDI

  • $500.00

    • Maine Animal Health Alliance in support of Downeast Feral Cat Connections

“We always felt we could create something here that could not only go on for decades, but also do a lot of good in the process. It’s extremely fulfilling to us all to see the substantial impact of our efforts in our communities,” said event founder and race director Gary Allen.

The board of directors of the Mount Desert Island Marathon are: Gary Allen, Marsha Bond Hayes, David Goodrich, Melissa Ossanna, Mary Ropp and Edward Swain.

In addition to these grants, the MDI Marathon will continue to fund two annual scholarships at Mount Desert Island High School, as well as bringing thousands of visitors to experience the very best of our combined island communities.

Save the date: The 2024 event is scheduled for Sunday, October 20th. Click HERE to sign up today!

The MDI Marathon is the premier event of host running club, Crow Athletics. Other races include Bridge the Gap Race, the Down East Sunrise Trail Relay, and the free Millinocket Marathon & Half. In 2023, a total of $67,909.20 has been generated in charitable support from these events.

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11/3/2023 - MDI reg is OPEN!

Dear Friends,

This is the quickest of messages to let you know that registration is now open for the 2024 MDI Marathon, Half & Relay! Race day is Sunday, October 20th.

Click HERE to sign up today!

You may learn more and sign up at our website: runmdi.org

Be sure to confirm your registration by searching the entrants list: entrants.runmdi.org

An important note regarding deferrals: If you deferred your entry from a previous edition, you will be receiving an email from ZippyReg in the next couple of weeks  [update: deferral emails were sent on 12/7/23]  with instructions to claim your 2024 entry using a special registration code. Once you have claimed your entry you will receive a confirmation email and your name will appear on the list of confirmed entrants.

2024 Sea to Summit Race Series— Registration is also open for the our sister race, Maine’s legendary FREE Millinocket Marathon & Half! If you’re planning to run BOTH races in 2024, consider signing up for the Sea to Summit Race Series. (Pro-top: When you sign up for MDI and add “Sea to Summit” to your registration, which will automatically register you for Millinocket, too!)  You can learn more about the Sea to Summit Race Series here: seatosummitraceseries.com

We hope to see you next fall!

Sincerely,
the folks at Run MDI

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10/21/2023 - Congratulations MDI Finishers!

What an incredible day to be a runner on Mount Desert Island!

Dear Run MDI Finishers,

Thank you for choosing to be a part of MDI 2023, featuring the TWENTIETH edition of our award-winning marathon! We were treated to a picture-perfect day and ideal race conditions. The cherry on top of our fantastic weekend was your participation!

2023 QUICK LINKS
► 2023 Results and Marathon/Half Certificates: here
► 2023 Capstone FREE Race Photos: here
► 2023 Race Gear: here
► 2023 Kevin Morris Photos: here
► 2023 Sea to Summit Maine Race Series: here  (11/1 reg deadline)
► 2024 MDI Registration Updates: here
► Join Crow Athletics: here

In addition to the quick links above, please take a few moments to read thru the post-race information and recap below.

2023 RACE HIGHLIGHTS
Over 1,400 runners of all ages and abilities participated in the much anticipated twentieth running of the Mount Desert Island Marathon, Half-Marathon & Team Relay, held on Sunday, October 15th.
 
Ben Fishbein (Burlington-VT) claimed the men's marathon victory completing the challenging course in 2-hours, 36-minutes, and 26-seconds. Second across the line was Robert Ashby (Brunswick-ME) in 2:40:21. Rounding out the podium was Justin King (Indian Trail-NC) in 2:42:55.
 
In the women’s marathon 7x MDI veteran and 2019 champion Sarah Mulcahy (Fort Kent-ME) claimed her second MDI victory in 2:50:39. Maya Bradbury (Freeport-ME) claimed second in 3:18:10, followed by Delia Scoville (Boston-MA) the only podium finisher to run a negative splits with a gun time of 3:19:38.
 
2019 runner-up Brendan Sage (Saint Michael-MN) claimed the men's half-marathon victory in 1-hour, 10-minutes, and 9-seconds. He was followed by 3x champion Eric Ashe (Natick-MA) in 1:13:13. Hunter Umphrey (Old Town-ME) rounded out the podium in 1:20:16 for third.
 
The women’s half-marathon was led by defending champion and former Ellsworth High School standout runner Aleta Looker (Cambridge-MA), who claimed her second win in 1:22:24. She was joined on the podium by Kristin Johnson (Salt Lake City-UT) and Gabrielle Richard (Sherbrooke-QC) in 1:25:02 and 1:28:13, respectively.

Ned Swain (Cranberry Isles) was the first local contender to the half-marathon finish line in 1:24:02. He was followed by Keith Corson (Bernard) in 1:52:49 and Daniel Fisher-Lochhead (Mount Desert) in 1:54:26. On the women’s side, Eliza Bishop (Seal Cove) was first to the finish in 1:44:59. She was followed by Megan Douglas and Hilary Phillips (both of Bar Harbor) rounded out the local podium in 1:49:45 and 1:51:46, respectively.
 
The marathon relay included 26 teams, with the Bucksport Fire Department claiming their first ever Public Safety Team Relay victory in 4:37:51. Team Pedro took top honors in the 3-Person Team Relay in 2:41:00, a new course record!

On behalf of everyone associated with Run MDI we want to wish half-marathon finisher Mr. Roger Cohen (Castle Rock-CO) a very happy 90th race day birthday! Meanwhile, the youngest finisher in the full marathon was Nolan Runkle (West Chester-OH), who, at age 14, is believed to be the youngest person with cystic fibrosis to finish a marathon! Way to go Roger and Nolan!!

We also want to give a special shout-out to Alfred "Rick" Tillotson (Colebrook-CT) who is officially the ONLY person to run all TWENTY editions of the MDI Marathon, since it was first held in 2002! Hats of to Rick for his incredible twenty year streak!!

108 runners participated in this year's Charity Bibs program raising over $30,000 with Michele and Kevin Flanagan (Cocord-NH) leading the fundraising efforts with a combined total of $2,250! Since 2010 the Run MDI Charity Bib program has sought to challenge participants to fulfill a nominal fundraising commitment, in exchange for the opportunity to run an at-capacity race. 100% of funds raised benefit our Beyond the Finish Line program, which supports the local communities of Mount Desert Island, where we run, as well as state, regional, and national organizations.

ABBOTT WORLD MARATHON MAJORS WANDA AGE GROUP WORLD RANKINGS
Did you know that the Mount Desert Island Marathon is a qualifier for the AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Championships? The rankings cover age groups from 40 to 80+ for men and women. Several of MDI 2023 finishers scored a high number of ranking points and have a very good chance of being invited to the 2024 Age Group World Championship to be held as part of the Sydney Marathon on September 15, 2024! However, you MUST sign up and claim your points on the AbbottWMM site in order to be invited.

Congratulations again on your tremendous efforts, and best of luck with your upcoming running endeavors!
-from the folks at run mdi

SAVE THE DATE: Next year's race will be held on October 20th, 2024

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9/13/2023 - MDI Volunteer Reg is OPen

MDI Marathon Weekend is an incredible opportunity for our entire community to shine its brightest and volunteering is a fun way to be involved! (It’s also a great opportunity for students to earn volunteer hours required for graduation.) This year will be our TWENTIETH running!

The MDI Marathon was founded in 2002 and created to leave more than footprints in the communities where we all love to run. Last year's Beyond the Finish Line charity fundraising, gift giving, scholarships, and grants initiative had an impact on the MDI community that totaled $27,706.00.

To learn more, or to sign sign up to help, please visit: volunteer.runmdi.org

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9/12/2023 - MDI Kids Run Reg is OPen

Registration is now open for the MDI Kids Run! This one mile fun run has been made FREE by the generosity of the Kids Run presenting sponsor Bangor Savings Bank. Thank you, BSB!!

Shirts and mini crusher claw medals to the first 100!

To learn more about the race, or to sign up, please visit kids.runmdi.org

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7/17/2023 - MDI Charity Bibs Now Available

Race organizers are pleased to announce that Charity Bibs are now available for this year's Mount Desert Island Half-Marathon. 

Since 2010, our Charity Bib program has sought to challenge participants to fulfill a nominal fundraising commitment, in exchange for the opportunity to sign up for the race after general registration has reached capacity. 

Charity Bibs benefit the Run MDI Beyond the Finish Line program, which helps support our local island communities, as well as state, regional, and national organizations. 100% of funds raised by Charity Bib participants will be distributed as gifts and grants.  Last year’s Beyond the Finish Line impact on the MDI community totaled $27,706.00.

This year’s twentieth running will be held on Sunday, October 15th.

The MDI Marathon was founded in 2002 and created to leave more than footprints in the communities where we all love to run. 

To learn more about the race, or to sign up to run / volunteer / sponsor, please visit runmdi.org

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6/5/2023 - Bridge the Gap Race gives back

The tenth running of Bridge the Gap Race was held on Saturday, May 6th, and what a day it was! The weather forecast was originally calling for rain, however, runners, volunteers, and spectators were instead treated to a warm, sunny day. Participant numbers were up from last year and race organizers are anticipating and even stronger showing next year. The team of 2023 Our team of volunteers was hands down the absolute best in the history of the race!

 We are very pleased to have raised a total of $5,000 in support of the following organizations:

  • Team Cory’s Way in support of The ALS Association, Northern New England Chapter

  • Main Street Bucksport

  • Brown Hall at Elm Street Congregational Church

  • Friends of Fort Knox

  • Sub 5 Track Club

Save the date! Our tentative 2024 race date is Saturday, May 4th. Click HERE to sign up for reg updates.

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3/10/2023 - DEST Relay Deferral instructions sent

Please be advised that registration instructions have been sent via email to previously registered DEST Relay participants that selected to defer to 2023. Be sure to check your junk/spam folder if you don’t see the message in your inbox.

It is the participant’s responsibility to claim their deferred entry by following the directions emailed to them by ZippyReg.

Once you have claimed your entry you will receive a confirmation email and your name will appear on the list of confirmed entrants.

Important! You must claim you deferred entry by May 1st. If no action is taken before the advertised deadline your deferral will be canceled and your entry fee will be donated.

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3/8/2023 - Wyman’s partners with Down east Sunrise Trail Relay for 2023 Event

The Down East Sunrise Trail Relay (DEST Relay), Maine’s first and only 24-hour team relay, is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with Wyman’s.

“This relationship is truly a natural fit, as much of the terrain that our runners cover in this event goes through traditional wild blueberry lands during the active harvest season,” says race director Gary Allen. “This amazing partnership will help us grow and further give back to the communities where we run.”

First held in 2014, the Down East Sunrise Trail Relay racecourse follows a 102.7-mile route starting at Washington Junction near Ellsworth, and makes its way downeast along the picturesque Sunrise Trail before finishing on the waterfront in historic Eastport, the eastern-most city in the continental U.S. The scenic route delivers breathtaking views of coastal mountains, forests, open wetlands, and barrens of wild blueberries, Maine’s first fruit. This unique event, which typically draws about 500 runners, is like none other held in Maine and boasts an enthusiastic and loyal following by both participants and community groups along the trail.

“We’re so proud to support this unique and iconic event and Crow Athletics,” says Colleen Craig, Senior Communications Manager at Wyman’s “This unique event showcases Maine’s spectacular landscape, including the wild blueberry barrens in Maine which is the only place in the nation where wild blueberries are commercially grown. We’re so excited to share the land we love and the community we care about with the athletes, support crews, and organizers of the Down East Sunrise Trail Relay. Crow Athletics’ work to encourage and support healthy lifestyles is right in line with Wyman’s mission to help the world eat more fruit, and share this uniquely-nutritious berry we steward with the world.”

ABOUT WYMAN’S
Based in the Washington County town of Milbridge, Maine, Wyman’s was founded in 1874 by Jasper Wyman and is in 5th generation of Wyman family-ownership. Wyman’s has grown into one of the world’s leading growers, processors and marketers of wild blueberries, and the country’s No. 1 brand of frozen fruit in retail. The company owns 55,000 acres of land throughout Maine and the Canadian Maritimes and works with partner farmers around the world to source their full portfolio of delicious fruit. The company provides more than 200 year-round jobs in addition to hundreds of seasonal jobs during the harvest season.

ABOUT WILD BLUEBERRIES
Wild blueberries, vaccinuim angustifolium, are Maine’s most iconic crop. The low-bush berries took root in Maine 10,000 years ago, after the glaciers receded, and Maine is the only state in the U.S. where wild blueberries are commercially grown. These berries are “wild” because they grow in their natural ecosystem — there‘s no artificial breeding or genetic modification, and the soil is never tilled.

Decades of research have shown that wild blueberries have twice the antioxidant power of ordinary high-bush blueberries. Wild blueberries are rich in Anthocyanins, the plant compounds that give wild blueberries their deep purplish-blue hue, which have been proven to boost brain, heart, and vision health, and deliver a host of other health benefits.

Learn more at wymans.com.

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2/25/2023 - DEST Relay reg is OPEN!

Dear Friends,

This is the quickest of messages to let you know that registration is now open for the 2023 Down East Sunrise Trail Relay! Race weekend kicks off on Friday, July 21st.

Click HERE to sign up today!

You may learn more and sign up at our website: destrelay.com

Be sure to confirm your registration by searching the entrants list: entrants.destrelay.com

An important note regarding deferrals: If you deferred your entry from a previous edition, you will be receiving an email from ZippyReg in the next couple of weeks  [an update will be posted on our website]  with instructions to claim your 2023 entry using a special registration code. Once you have claimed your entry you will receive a confirmation email and your name will appear on the list of confirmed entrants.

We hope to see you this spring!

Sincerely,
the folks at Crow Athletics

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2/17/2023 - Bridge the Gap Deferral instructions sent

Please be advised that registration instructions have been sent via email to previously registered Bridge the Gap participants that selected to defer to 2023. Be sure to check your junk/spam folder if you don’t see the message in your inbox.

It is the participant’s responsibility to claim their deferred entry by following the directions emailed to them by ZippyReg.

Once you have claimed your entry you will receive a confirmation email and your name will appear on the list of confirmed entrants.

Important! You must claim you deferred entry by March 31st. If no action is taken before the advertised deadline your deferral will be canceled and your entry fee will be donated.

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1/25/2023 - MDI & MILLINOCKET reg is OPEN!

Dear Friends,

This is the quickest of messages to let you know that registration is now open for the 2023 Millinocket Marathon & Half! Race day is Saturday, December 2nd.

Click HERE to sign up today!

You may learn more and sign up at our website: runmillinocket.com

Be sure to confirm your registration by searching the entrants list: entrants.runmillinocket.com

You may support the race here: donate.runmillinocket.com

2023 Sea to Summit Race Series— Registration is also open for the Mount Desert Island Marathon, Half & Relay! If you’re planning to run BOTH races in 2023, consider signing up for the Sea to Summit Race Series. (Pro-top: Sign up for MDI and add “Sea to Summit” to your MDI registration, which will automatically register you for Millinocket, too!) You can learn more about the Sea to Summit Race Series here: seatosummitraceseries.com

We hope to see you in the Magic City!

Sincerely,

the folks at Crow Athletics

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1/24/2023 - Bridge the Gap reg is OPEN!

Dear Friends,

This is the quickest of messages to let you know that registration is now open for the 2023 Bridge the Gap Race! Race day is Saturday, May 6th.

Shirts to the first 500 that sign up. Click HERE to sign up today!

You may learn more and sign up at our website: bridgethegaprace.com

Be sure to confirm your registration by searching the entrants list: entrants.bridgethegaprace.com

An important note regarding deferrals: If you deferred your entry from a previous edition, you will be receiving an email from ZippyReg in the next couple of weeks  [an update will be posted on our website]  with instructions to claim your 2023 entry using a special registration code. Once you have claimed your entry you will receive a confirmation email and your name will appear on the list of confirmed entrants.

We hope to see you this spring!

Sincerely,
the folks at Crow Athletics

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1/1/2023 - REGISTRATION COMING SOON

Registration for our 2023 events is coming soon. Save these dates:

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12/22/2022 - MDI Marathon gifts $17,000.00 to Seventeen Local Organizations

The board of directors of the Mount Desert Island Marathon, Half & Relay are pleased to announce that they have awarded grants and gifts totaling $17,000.o0 to seventeen local organizations. It has always been the vision of our event, which was founded in 2002, to leave more the footprints in the communities where we run and take our race Beyond the Finish Line! We are pleased to see our efforts continue to be realized.

The seventeen organizations selected to each receive $1000 are:

  • Abbe Museum

  • Acadia Wildlife

  • Bar Harbor Food Pantry

  • The Common Good Soup Kitchen

  • Cranberry Island Community Center - Ladies Aid Society

  • Friends of Acadia

  • Harbor House Community Service Center

  • Healthy Acadia

  • Island Connections

  • Island Housing Trust

  • Maine Seacoast Mission

  • MDI Hospital

  • MDI Search & Rescue

  • Mount Desert Island YMCA

  • The Neighborhood House

  • Open Table MDI

  • SPCA of Hancock County

The board of directors of the Mount Desert Island Marathon are: Gary Allen, Darron Collins, Melissa Ossanna, David Goodrich, Mary Ropp and Edward Swain.

In addition to these grants, the MDI Marathon will continue to fund two annual scholarships at Mount Desert Island High School, as well as bringing thousands of visitors to experience the very best of our combined island communities.

Save the date: The 2023 event is scheduled for Sunday, October 15th.

The MDI Marathon is the premier event of host running club, Crow Athletics. Other races include Bridge the Gap Race, the Down East Sunrise Trail Relay, and the free Millinocket Marathon & Half. A total of $38,980.47 has been awarded in gifts and grants in 2022 from the proceeds of these events.

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12/20/2022 - Millinocket Marathon gifts over $7K to Local community & Katahdin Region

We were so pleased to donate 100% of the funds, beyond our basic operating costs, (race timing, bus transportation, portable toilets, etc.) that YOU, our runners, generously donated to help put on our event, back into the community. In all $7,286.47 was contributed to the following Millinocket-area organizations because of all of you:

  • American Legion Post #80 Millinocket, Maine

  • Boreal Theater

  • Fin & Feather Club

  • Katahdin Festival of Trees

  • Millinocket Elks Lodge 1521

  • Millinocket Historical Society

  • Millinocket Memorial Library

  • Northern Timber Cruisers

  • St. Martin's Food Pantry

  • Unified Performing Arts Boosters

  • Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness

The Millinocket Marathon was first held in 2015 to help Maine’s most prominent mill town, which was devastated by the closing of their major employer. Runner's World Magazine picked up the story shortly after, and as they say, the rest is history!

The only requirement for runners is to generously support local businesses and contribute to the Katahdin region in some way.

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3/8/2022 - Bridge the Gap Reg is open!

Dear Friends,

This is the quickest of messages to let you know that registration is now open for Bridge the Gap 2022!

  • Race day is scheduled for SATURDAY, May 7th.

  • You may learn more and sign up here: bridgethegaprace.com

Pandemic Deferrals: If you selected to defer your entry to 2022 as your solution for a previously scheduled event, please check your email for directions to claim your entry from ZippyReg sent on 3/8 at approximately 12:15PM.


We hope to see you in May!

Best,
Team Crow Athletics

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2/25/2022 - MDI & Millinocket Reg are Open!

Dear Friends,

This is the quickest of messages to let you know of the following 2022 registration updates:

  • MDI Marathon / Half / Relay

    • Registration is now open for Run MDI 2022!

    • Race day is scheduled for Sunday, October 16th.

    • You may learn more and sign up here: runmdi.org

      • 2021 deferrals: If you deferred your ‘21 entry to ‘22, please check your email for a confirmation from ZippyReg sent on February 25th at approximately 12:05PM.

      • 2020 deferrals: If you deferred your ‘20 entry to ‘22, please check your email for directions to claim your entry from ZippyReg, sent on February 25th at approximately 12:05PM.

  • Millinocket Marathon & Half

    • Registration is now open for the 2022 Millinocket Marathon & Half!

    • Race day is scheduled for Saturday, December 3rd.

    • You may learn more and sign up here: runmillinocket.com

  • Sea to Summit 2022 Maine Race Series

    • Registration is now open for the 2022 Sea to Summit Maine Race Series!

    • Sea to Summit starts at Run MDI and concludes at Millinocket.

    • You may learn more and sign up here: seatosummitraceseries.com

      • 2021 deferral: If you deferred your ‘21 entry to ‘22, and you were also signed up for Sea to Summit in 2021, your S2S Registration was also deferred to this year.

      • 2020 deferral: Important! Everyone that signed up for the 2020 Sea to Summit Series was issued a $12 refund on 10/7/2020, including those that deferred their MDI registration to 2022. If you would like be a part of Sea to Summit this year you will need to add S2S to your 2022 registration. Please follow the directions on the FAQ page to update your registration.

2022 Bridge the Gap registration is coming soon! Click HERE to sign up for updates.

We look forward to seeing you on the roads this year!

Best,
Team Crow Athletics

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1/27/2022 - Robert Burns 10K start time delayed by one hour to 10:30AM

ROBERT BURNS 10K 1/27 UPDATES:

1.) The race start time will be delayed by one hour to 10:30AM on Sunday.

2.) Early bib pick up will now be on Friday, 3PM-4PM in the parking lot of the Portland Fleet Feet, 309 Marginal Way.

3.) Day of race bib pick up will be from 8:30AM-10AM at the Congin School, 410 Bridge Street in Westbrook on Sunday.

4.) Updated race email will be sent later today.

5.) Reminder: You may still sign up in person at bib pick up.

Full race details: robertburns10k.crowathletics.com

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1/10/2022 - 2022 Registration Updates

Happy New Year, Friends.

We have every reasonable intention of running ALL of our events as planned this year.

  • Bridge the Gap Race:

    • 9th edition scheduled to run on Saturday, May 7th.

    • Registration opening in early 2022. Click HERE to be alerted when registration opens.

  • DEST Relay:

    • 8th edition scheduled to run on July 22nd & 23rd.

    • Registration is open! Click HERE for more information and/or to sign up.

  • MDI Marathon/Half/Relay:

    • 19th edition scheduled to on Sunday, October 16th.

    • Registration opening in early 2022. Click HERE to be alerted when registration opens.

  • Millinocket Marathon & Half:

    • 7th edition scheduled to run on December 3rd.

    • Registration opening in early 2022. Click HERE to be alerted when registration opens.

We will post registration updates here as the become available, as well as on our social media platforms: facebook/instagram/twitter.

Finally, as we find ways to safely race during the ongoing pandemic, our team at Crow Athletics wishes to continue saluting our friends, family, and teammates who have tirelessly been doing their part to help get the pandemic under control. (((Thank you.)))

Like it or not, we are still riding out this storm. Please continue to take care of yourselves and help others whenever possible. Above all else, be kind.

→ Need to get vaccinated? Visit vaccinefinder.org to find a COVID-19 vaccination center near you.

→ Need to get tested? Visit get-tested-covid19.org to find a COVID-19 testing center near you.

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12/21/2021 - MDI Marathon gifts $17,000.00 to charity

Despite the Mount Desert Island Marathon’s second consecutive cancellation due to COVID-19, the board of directors continued the long running goal to significantly impact the local community by awarding thirteen gifts and grants totaling $17,000.00 to the following very important and appreciated organizations:

  • Acadia Wildlife

  • American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

  • The Common Good Community

  • Good Shepherd Food Bank

  • Harbor House Community Service Center

  • Healthy Acadia

  • Island Connections

  • Island Housing Trust

  • Maine Seacoast Mission

  • MDI Hospital

  • MDI Search & Rescue

  • Mount Desert Island YMCA

  • The Neighborhood House

  • SPCA of Hancock County

The MDI Marathon was founded in 2002 and was created to leave more than footprints in the communities where we all love to run. The board of directors, Gary Allen, Melissa Ossanna, Mary Ropp, David Goodrich, and Darron Collins are thrilled to direct these funds to organizations near and dear to their hearts for the betterment of all. Save the date: The 2022 event is scheduled for Sunday, October 16th.

The MDI Marathon is the premier event of host running club, Crow Athletics. Other races include Bridge the Gap Race, the Down East Sunrise Trail Relay, and the free Millinocket Marathon & Half. A total of $31,202.38 has been awarded in gifts and grants in 2021 from the proceeds of these events.

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12/16/2021 - Millinocket Marathon gifts over $13K to Local community & Katahdin Region

We were so pleased to donate 100% of the funds, beyond our basic operating costs, (race timing, bus transportation, portable toilets, etc.) that YOU, our runners, generously donated to help put on our event, back into the community. In all $13,402.38 was contributed to 17 different Millinocket area organizations today because of all of you!

  • American Legion Post #80 Millinocket, Maine

  • Boreal Theater

  • Fin & Feather Club

  • Granite Street School PTO

  • Katahdin Area Support Group

  • Katahdin Festival of Trees

  • Ktaadn Arts Education Center

  • Millinocket Elks Lodge 1521

  • Millinocket Historical Society

  • Millinocket Knights of Columbus

  • Millinocket Memorial Library

  • Northern Timber Cruisers

  • Our Katahdin

  • Red Knights Motorcycle Club

  • St. Martin's Food Pantry

  • Stearns High School Performing Arts & Sports Boosters

  • Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness

The Millinocket Marathon was first held in 2015 to help Maine’s most prominent mill town, which was devastated by the closing of their major employer. Runner's World Magazine picked up the story shortly after, and as they say, the rest is history!

The only requirement for runners is to generously support local businesses and contribute to the Katahdin region in some way.

According to figures provided by Shelia Brennan, Director of the Maine Sports Commission, the total economic impact of the Millinocket Marathon on the Katahdin region through the 2021 edition is estimated to be $2,866,252.00.

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11/30/2021 - All RUN MDI Cancellation solutions have been processed

Dear Friends,

Thank you for your patience.

All refunds, deferrals, and charity donations have been processed for the 2021 canceled MDI Marathon/Half/Relay.

Save the date: Next year’s MDI Marathon/Half/Relay will be held on Sunday, October 16, 2022. We hope to see you there.

Although there is no opening day set yet, you may sign-up to be alerted when 2022 registration opens by clicking HERE.

Sincerely,
Team Run MDI

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10/13/2021 - Millinocket Marathon & Half to Require proof of COVID-19 vaccination

The 2021 Millinocket Marathon & Half will run as planned on Saturday, December 4th after last year’s cancellation.

Event organizers have been collecting CDC data and will be following safe event management practices as well as working with public safety professionals and will require various safety protocols as follows:

  • All runners will be required to show physical proof of vaccination in order to participate this year. Electronic copies are NOT acceptable. Maine does not currently use the SMART Health Card or other QR codes for proof of vaccination. A hard copy of either document listed below is required. Acceptable physical documents include:

    • CDC issued COVID-19 vaccination card.

    • State issued certificate/record of COVID-19 vaccination.

    • Need to get vaccinated? Visit vaccinefinder.org to find a COVID-19 vaccination center near you. Registered runners must show up in person to pick up their race materials with photo ID and the proper documentation listed above. No exceptions.

  • Masking in crowded areas around the start and finish areas will be required.

  • It will be strongly recommended that anyone traveling with runners also be vaccinated and follow aforementioned masking guidelines.

  • Indoor events directly related to the event including race registration and the craft fair will require masking.

  • Foot traffic flow controls will be added to help mitigate crowding.

  • Masks are further required in all municipal buildings and properties.

  • Runners will be further asked to use personal judgement and good practices including masking where appropriate in the business community thru out Millinocket and the Katahdin region.

  • The race will feature a rolling start format meaning runners can start at any time during a roughly 10-15 minute window. This will help to prevent crowding in the start area.

The Millinocket Marathon was created in 2015 to provide an economic and emotional boost to the Katahdin region after the collapse of the region’s paper industry. “I applaud the decision to move forward with this year’s event”, said Gary Allen the race founder and director, “I feel like a we can hold both a safe and needed event for Millinocket.”

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9/28/2021 - MDI Marathon Solution System NOW LIVE

Dear Friends,

Thank you very much for your patience. The cancellation solution system for our 2021 event is now live. It will offer all registered runners the option to defer their entry, request a refund, or donate their entry to charity.

You should have received an email at the address on file with your registration, which was sent within the ZippyReg system with a personalized URL to select your solution for our canceled race.

This email went out at approximately 4PM on September 28th, addressed from “info@runmdi.org”, with the subject line “2021 Run MDI Solution System - ACTION REQUIRED By 11/1”.

Please be sure to check your junk/spam folder. The deadline to select a solution is November 1st. If no action is taken before November 1st, your 2021 registration will be canceled and your entry fee will be donated.

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OTHER REGISTRATION NOTES:

Did you sign up with a charity bib? If you signed up to run with a charity bib in support of the MDI Marathon’s Beyond the Finish Line gift giving and grant program you will have the same solution options as all other registered participants. If you choose to defer to a future edition, you will be automatically included in general registration; you will not be required to complete any further fundraising. Your 2021 efforts will still be issued as gifts and grants in support the local communities of Mount Desert Island, where we run, as well as state, regional, and national organizations.

Did you purchase pasta dinner tickets? If you purchased pasta dinner tickets, and you request a refund, your pasta dinner tickets will also be refunded. If you choose to defer, your pasta dinner tickets will also be deferred. Deferred pasta dinner tickets may be requested for refund thru March 1st.

Did you sign up for the Sea to Summit Race Series? If you signed up for the Sea to Summit Race Series and you request a refund, your Sea to Summit Race Series registration will also be refunded. If you choose to defer, your Sea to Summit Race Series registration will also be deferred. Deferred Sea to Summit Race Series registrations may be requested for refund thru March 1st.

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Please know that our race staff is beyond disappointed by the cancellation of this year’s event. We have all been working so hard for our great return, and we know that everyone has put in countless hours and miles of training. We are as saddened and frustrated as anyone.

For what it’s worth, the race was notified on September 9th that the combination of a surge in active COVID-19 cases in Hancock County, plus the new state mandated vaccine requirement for healthcare workers has put an almighty staffing strain on the local EMS, public safety, and medical departments. As a result, these groups are not able to guarantee their availability to staff the race as they have over the past 18 editions. There are no other resources available to make a plan b. This great uncertainty left the race with no other option than to cancel two days after learning this news. It would be negligent to wait-and-see and hope for the best. It would also be negligent to hold to race without the support of these vital departments.

Race officials are very aware that cancelling 36 days out is short notice, however, they also hope that more than 30 days notice has allowed runners to possibly recoup some of their travel expenses and deposits.

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To those of you that have shown kindness and compassion to our race staff during this unexpected cancellation, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Our 2022 event is scheduled for Sunday, October 16th. We hope to see you there.

Sincerely,
Team Run MDI

→ Need to get vaccinated? Visit vaccinefinder.org to find a COVID-19 vaccination center near you.

→ Need to get tested? Visit get-tested-covid19.org to find a COVID-19 testing center near you.

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9/25/2021 - MDI Marathon Solution System Coming Soon

Thank you for your patience. Our unexpected cancellation of the 2021 Mount Desert Island Marathon has created a need to build an online system to support cancellation solutions. We expect this laborious process to be completed soon. It will offer all registered runners the option to defer their entry, request a refund, or donate their entry to charity.

From everyone here at Team Run MDI, we wish to thank you again for your understanding and patience.

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9/11/2021 - Run MDI Canceled

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

The 2021 MDI Marathon has been canceled.

This was not an easy decision. Race organizers have been working hard for the much anticipated 19th running and preparing for a variety of contingencies.

Complications stemming from the recent surge in local COVID-19 infections due to the Delta variant, coupled with an already strained medical and emergency services community has lead to too many uncertainties to safely hold the race.

“This is absolutely devastating news to our entire organization. However, for the safety of our local community, professional partners, participants, volunteers, and fans, we simply cannot risk further spread and further strain on our healthcare system. The last 18 months have been a challenge for everyone. We were hoping to celebrate a great return after last year’s cancellation, instead, we are deeply disappointed at this unexpected turn of events,” explained race director Gary Allen.

All registered participants will be offered multiple solutions as quickly as our race staff can catch our breath.

The 2022 MDI Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, October 16th. We hope to see you there.

Please follow our social media platforms and runmdi.org for further announcements and other pertinent updates.

Thank you in advance for your patience.

Sincerely,
Team Run MDI 2021

→ Need to get vaccinated? Visit vaccinefinder.org to find a COVID-19 vaccination center near you.

→ Need to get tested? Visit get-tested-covid19.org to find a COVID-19 testing center near you.

[This message was shared via email to registered participants at 3:15pm eastern time on 9/11/2021.]

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6/21/2021 - Bridge the Gap postponed until 2022

Hello, Friends.

We hope that this message finds you all in good health and good spirits.

In our spring update, we outlined that we were in the beginning phases of re-scheduling Bridge the Gap.

As you are probably aware, the 2021 fall race calendar is jam-packed with regularly scheduled events, as well as spring events, like Bridge the Gap, that were forced to postpone. Although our team carefully considered each weekend thru September, October, and November, we were unable to find a suitable make-up date for this year’s race. However, we have EVERY intention of running from Fort Knox to Bucksport as planned on Saturday, May 7th, 2022. (And it will be glorious!)

Participants that deferred their 2020 entries to 2021 will be contacted via email at approximately 4:00PM-ET on June 21, 2021 with instructions to utilize the updated Solution System. The deadline to select a new solution is August 1st.

Please know that this decision was as difficult to make as it would have been to try to squeeze in the race into an already overly full season. Please also know that we are really, really looking forward to doing this thing in 2022.

Thank you all so much for your ongoing support.

→ Need to get vaccinated? Visit vaccinefinder.org to find a COVID-19 vaccination center near you.

→ Need to get tested? Visit get-tested-covid19.org to find a COVID-19 testing center near you.

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5/14/2021 - Maine to Adopt U.S. CDC’s New COVID-19 Guidance

Following a review by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services and the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Governor Janet Mills announced today that the State of Maine will adopt the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (U.S. CDC) new guidance which allows fully vaccinated Americans not to wear face coverings indoors, effective May 24, 2021.

Maine will also lift the physical distancing requirement at indoor public settings where people are eating or drinking and therefore would be removing their face covering – such as indoor restaurants, bars, dining areas in camps or in congregate living facilities, and break rooms.

Consistent with the U.S. CDC’s guidelines, it is recommended that people in Maine who are not fully vaccinated wear face coverings in indoor public settings. The U.S. CDC requires people to wear masks on all planes, buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation.

Yesterday afternoon, the Mills Administration updated the Moving Maine Forward Plan to lift all capacity limits and physical distancing requirements in all outdoor public settings. The Administration also lifted capacity limits for indoor public venues and physical distancing requirements, except in settings where people would be removing their face coverings.

As always, please continue to be kind and take care of yourselves and help others whenever possible. We are still in this together.

→ Need to get vaccinated? Visit vaccinefinder.org to find a COVID-19 vaccination center near you.

→ Need to get tested? Visit get-tested-covid19.org to find a COVID-19 testing center near you.

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4/29/2021 - Spring Update

Hello, Friends.

We hope that this update finds you all in good health and good spirits.

The COVID-19 situation in Maine continues to improve as our state helps to lead the nation in vaccinated individuals. Although there was a recent uptick in new cases, this week we seem to be trending downward again. Additionally, state officials have finally released updated guidelines to allow live racing to safely return to Maine.

Our team is carefully reviewing the 2021 calendar of local races to find a suitable make-up date for Bridge the Gap. In the event that you are unable to attend our make-up date we will have multiple solutions for you.

The current status of each race is as follows:

Finally, Crow Athletics wishes to salute our friends, family, and teammates who have tirelessly been doing their part to help get the pandemic under control. (((Thank you.)))

Please continue to take care of yourselves and help others whenever possible. Practice good social distancing. Wear face coverings when necessary. Wash your hands. Be kind. We are still in this together, and we are stronger for it.

→ Need to get vaccinated? Visit vaccinefinder.org to find a COVID-19 vaccination center near you.

→ Need to get tested? Visit get-tested-covid19.org to find a COVID-19 testing center near you.

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3/1/2021 - Registration is open!

As of 9AM on Monday, March 1st, General Registration is currently open for the following races:

Reminder: We are looking to re-schedule Bridge the Gap for sometime later in 2021. As much as we had hoped to be able to run together on May 1st, there is still far too much uncertainty with Covid-19/vaccinations surrounding this early spring date.

We will continue to closely monitor the Covid-19 situation in Maine and communicate updates as they becomes available.

2020 Pandemic Deferrals

If you chose to defer your entry to 2021, due to the cancellation of our 2020 events, you should have received an email from ZippyReg on February 24th with instructions to claim your 2021 entry. You must claim you deferred entry by March 31st. If no action is taken before March 31st your deferral will be canceled and your entry fee will be donated.

Important: ZippyReg will be importing claimed deferrals to the 2021 registration system on or around March 1st, March 15th, and April 1st. Your name will not appear in the list of confirmed entrants until your claimed deferral has been imported. You will receive a confirmation email when your claimed deferral has been imported.

Note for Relay Teams: Please be advised that, by default, you will be assigned to the same team as last year. We can very easily help you switch to another team, or create a new team. Please claim your entry first, and then contact us for assistance.

→ Need to get tested for COVID-19? Visit get-tested-covid19.org to find a testing center near you.

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2/23/2021 - 2021 Registration Updates

Hello, Friends.

We are cautiously optimistic and keeping our fingers (& feathers!) crossed that we will be able to run some of our events as planned this year!

General Registration Opening March 1st

We are planning to open General Registration for the following events on March 1st:

We are looking to re-schedule Bridge the Gap for sometime later in 2021. As much as we had hoped to be able to run together on May 1st, there is still far too much uncertainty with Covid-19/vaccinations surrounding this early spring date.

We will post registration updates here, as well as on our social media platforms: media platforms: facebook/instagram/twitter.

We will continue to closely monitor the Covid-19 situation in Maine and communicate updates as they becomes available.

Thank you for ongoing patience and support as we continue to navigate these uncharted waters.

2020 Pandemic Deferrals

If you chose to defer your entry to 2021, due to the cancellation of our 2020 event, you will be receiving an email from ZippyReg on February 24th with instructions to claim your 2021 entry.

Important! You must claim you deferred entry by March 31st. If no action is taken before March 31st your deferral will be canceled and your entry fee will be donated.

ZippyReg will be importing claimed deferrals to the 2021 registration system on or around March 1st, March 15th, and April 1st. Your name will not appear in the list of confirmed entrants until your claimed deferral has been imported. You will receive a confirmation email when your claimed deferral has been imported.

Note for Relay Teams: Please be advised that, by default, you will be assigned to the same team as last year. We can very easily help you switch to another team, or create a new team. Please claim your entry first, and then contact us for assistance.

→ Need to get tested for COVID-19? Visit get-tested-covid19.org to find a testing center near you.

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12/1/2020 - Giving Tuesday

Some good news on this #GivingTuesday!

Although we were left with no choice but to cancel this year’s Bridge the Gap Race, Down East Sunrise Trail Relay, and Mount Desert Island Marathon, our team is pleased to announce that over 100 participants chose to donate their entries to support our charity partners! 23 checks totaling $8,258.67 were recently sent to following 23 deserving organizations:

Registration for next year’s races will open in early 2021. Keep an eye peeled here for updates.

Looking to support something special? Consider making a donation to the Millinocket Marathon & Half Katahdin Community Stimulus: HERE An anonymous donor has generously offered to match up to $2,000.00 in donations made to the project from now through the end of the day Friday, December 4th!

→ Need to get tested for COVID-19? Visit get-tested-covid19.org to find a testing center near you.

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11/12/2020 - How to support the Katahdin Region from Afar

Dear Friends,

We are just weeks away from what would have been our sixth edition of the Millinocket Marathon & Half.

Although it brings us great sadness that we will not be able to run together this year, we want to firmly remind everyone, please DO NOT come to Millinocket over what would have been our scheduled race weekend to ‘run anyway’.

Instead, please find a way to support Millinocket from afar:

  1. Run your own Marathon or Half-Marathon locally at home on December 5th and tag your social media posts with #RunMillinocketAtHome

  2. Make a donation to the Millinocket Marathon Katahdin Community Stimulus: Click here.

  3. Shop the Virtual Craft Fair: Click here.

  4. Shop the Moose Drop-In's Official Race Gear: Click here.

  5. Make a donation to Friends of Millinocket Memorial Library: Click here.

  6. Make a donation to Our Katahdin: Click here.


IMPORTANT REMINDER:

There are NO in-person events planned. There have been NO permits issued. There is NO insurance for this year because there is NO race scheduled.

A large portion of our course is run on privately owned logging roads. Under normal circumstances we obtain permits, permission, and insurance to use these roads. In addition, Maine is experiencing a tremendous surge in positive covid-19 cases and hospitalizations. If you show up to ‘run anyway’ you could endanger future editions of our race from ever being held again.

Please stay where you are and stay safe until we can all be together again. #RunMillinocketAtHome. Thank you. 💙

Wishing you all the best,
from the folks at Crow Athletics

PS - If you were signed up for the 2020 Sea to Summit Maine Race Series, your registration fee was refunded by ZippyReg on October 7th.

→ Need to get tested for COVID-19? Visit get-tested-covid19.org to find a testing center near you.

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10/11/2020 - Millinocket Marathon & Half Canceled

Dear Friends,

Thank you very much for your continued patience. We hope this update finds you & yours in good health and good spirits.

Governor Janet Mills’ office announced on October 6th that the state of Maine will begin Phase 4 of its reopening plan starting on Tuesday, October 13th. Unfortunately, the state mandated Community Sports Guidelines have not been updated for Phase 4, and “group racing events” are still not recommended by the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

The current guidelines, last updated on September 1st, are as follows: Group racing events are not recommended at this time. Commonly these events are known as: “road race”, “5k” (3.1 miles), “10k” (6.2 miles), “half marathon” (13.1 miles), “marathon” (26.2 miles), “walk”, and “century or half-century” (100 or 50 miles). Further guidance for safe practice of such events is forthcoming.

In respect to these guidelines, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Millinocket Marathon & Half, originally scheduled for Saturday, December 5th.

“We started this free event to help support Maine’s Katahdin region, and in doing so, we have done the impossible by attracting thousands of participants from all over the US, Canada and beyond,” said Gary Allen, founder and race director. “However, despite multiple in-person races being held in our state during the pandemic, my team and I recognize that public health officials have an obligation to our greater community, and we support their efforts. The health and safety of our participants, along with that of our volunteers, spectators, partners, local community and organizing team has and always will be a top priority.”

In addition to the Maine CDC guidelines outlined above, it should be noted that neither United States Track & Field, nor Road Runners Club of America are currently issuing event sanctions or insurance in instances where local and state mandates cannot be followed.

Because there is no registration fee associated with the race, there will be no refunds or deferrals, with the exception of those who registered for the 2020 Sea to Summit Maine Race Series; those refunds were processed on October 7th. Any donations made to help with expenses for this year’s race will be applied to 2021. Those interested in participating in next year’s event are encouraged to sign up when registration opens.

While this decision weighs heavily on us, the health and well-being of our participants, along with that of our volunteers, spectators, partners, local community and organizing team is of the utmost importance. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to running with you again in the future.

Per the most over-used word of 2020, we are living in unprecedented times. Please continue to take care of yourselves and help others whenever possible. Practice good social distancing. Wear face coverings. Wash your hands. Be kind.

Sincerely,
the folks at Crow Athletics

→ Need to get tested for COVID-19? Visit get-tested-covid19.org to find a testing center near you.

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10/7/2020 - All solutions for canceled races have been processed

All refunds and deferrals have been processed for our 2020 canceled events.

Additionally, refunds have also been processed for Run MDI Pasta Dinner tickets, as well as registration fees for the 2020 Sea to Summit Maine Race Series.

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8/7/2020 - Solution system for Canceled races is now live. Action required by 9/1.

All registered participants for the following our 2020 canceled events (Bridge the Gap Race, Down East Sunrise Trail Relay, and Mount Desert Island Marathon, Half-Marathon & Team Relay) have been contacted via email with instructions to select their solution. If you haven’t received your solution email, be sure to check you junk/spam folder. You have until Tuesday, September 1st to select your solution. If no action is taken before September 1st your 2020 registration will be canceled and your entry fee will be donated.

As always, please continue to take care of yourselves and help others whenever possible. Practice good social distancing. Wear face coverings. Wash your hands. Be kind. We really are all in this together.

Thank you.

Need to get tested? Visit get-tested-covid19.org to find a COVID-19 testing center near you.

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7/24/2020 - Bridge the Gap, DEST Relay, and RUN MDI Canceled

Dear Friends,

We hope this update finds you & yours in good health and good spirits.

First and foremost, our team wishes to thank everyone for their patience during these unprecedented and uncertain times.

The health and safety of our participants, along with that of our volunteers, spectators, partners, local community and organizing team has and always will be our top priority. This is why, with great regret, we have been left with no other choice but to cancel the following 2020 events: Bridge the Gap Race, originally scheduled for May 2nd; Down East Sunrise Trail Relay, originally scheduled for July 17th & 18th; and the Mount Desert Island Marathon, Half-Marathon & Team Relay, originally scheduled for October 18th.

We had high hopes of re-scheduling Bridge the Gap and DEST Relay for later in the fall, as well as running MDI — all with special considerations, but with the ongoing pandemic, and based on consultation with state officials it has become clear that the best way to protect everyone’s safety is to forgo these events this year. This has been a very difficult decision to make, but one that we strongly believe is in the best interest of everyone involved.

We have multiple solutions for registered participants including:

  • Option 1: Donate your 2020 registration fee to the race.

  • Option 2: Donate your 2020 registration fee to support one of our official charity partners.

  • Option 3: Defer your 2020 registration to 2021, 2022, or 2023.

  • Option 4: If none of the above options are viable, we will work with you to find an alternate solution.

We are currently working with our colleagues at ZippyReg to implement our solution system. We will be contacting registered participants via email in the coming weeks with instructions to select a solution.

While this decision weighs heavily on us, the health and well-being of our running community is of the utmost importance. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to racing with you again in the future.

Finally, please continue to take care of yourselves and help others whenever possible. Practice good social distancing. Wear face coverings. Wash your hands. Be kind. We really are all in this together.

We will be in touch with registered participants again in the coming weeks, just as soon as our ZippyReg solution system is live.

Sincerely,
the folks at Crow Athletics

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7/10/2020 - Coronavirus Update

The governor’s office released guidance for the safe return to community sports in Maine on July 9th. Our team has paused registration for the Mount Desert Island Marathon, Half & Relay to review these guidelines. We will have more information to share soon.

Need to get tested? Visit get-tested-covid19.org to find a COVID-19 testing center near you.

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6/22/2020 - Coronavirus Update

First and foremost, to all of our participants: your continued patience during these uncertain times is deeply appreciated. Thank you.

A group of Maine endurance event organizers are currently working with state officials from the Department of Outdoor Recreation and the Maine Sports Commission to create guidelines for a safe return to racing.

At this time, none of our 2020 events have been canceled. The current status of each race is as follows:

We will release our new race dates as soon as they are finalized, pending further guidance from the state of Maine. In the event that you are unable to attend our make-up date we will have multiple solutions for you.

Finally, Crow Athletics wishes to salute our friends, family, and teammates continuing to work on the frontlines. (((Thank you.)))

Please continue to take care of yourselves and help others whenever possible. Practice good social distancing. Wear face coverings. Wash your hands. Be kind. We really are all in this together.

Need to get tested? Visit get-tested-covid19.org to find a COVID-19 testing center near you.

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4/30/2020 - Bridge the Gap and DEST Relay to run in Fall, new dates TBA.

In support of Governor Janet Mills’ safe and gradual plan to re-open the state of Maine, both Bridge the Gap and Down East Sunrise Trail Relay will be postponed until the fall.

We are working with our local partners to coordinate our new race dates and we will release those details as soon as they are finalized. In the event that you are unable to attend our make-up date we will have multiple solutions for you.

At this time, none of our 2020 events have been canceled. The current status of each race is as follows:

Thank you to all of our participants for your continued patience during these unprecedented times. We look forward to racing again this fall, once it is safe to do so. 

Finally, Crow Athletics wishes to salute our friends, family, and teammates working on the frontlines—the world wouldn’t run without you.

Please take care of yourselves and help others whenever possible. We are all in this together.

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4/23/2020 - Coronavirus Update

Thank you to all of our participants for your patience during these unprecedented times.

Our team is very closely monitoring state guidelines on large gatherings. At this time, none of our 2020 events have been canceled. The current status of each race is as follows:

We will have more information to share as soon as we receive additional direction from the state of Maine.

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3/16/2020 - Bridge the Gap Race postponed

Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic we are facing a postponement of our Bridge the Gap Race, originally scheduled for May 2nd. 

The CDC recommends that for the next 8 weeks, organizers cancel or postpone in-person events that consist of 50 people or more throughout the U.S.

On Sunday (March 15) Governor Janet Mills proclaimed a civil state of emergency in Maine, and asked that all events with 50 people or more be postponed until further notice.

We will announce a make-up date and other pertinent information/details as we have them.

Until then, please take care of yourselves and each other. Let’s work together to flatten the curve.

You can read the U.S. CDC’s full guidelines on mass gatherings HERE.

No other Crow Athletics races are expected to be postponed at this time.

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3/14/2020 - Crow Athletics Office Closed until further notice

Our team is currently practicing social distancing and will not be keeping regular office hours until further notice.

Please take care of yourself and others during these uncertain times. Let's work together to flatten the curve.

Wishing you and yours health and kindness.

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3/13/2020 - State Recommendation on Large Gatherings

Maine DHHS & CDC currently recommends that residents and organizations avoid attending and hosting non-essential large indoor gatherings in the next thirty days (through April 12, 2020). Evidence does not suggest a threshold for what constitutes a “large” gathering. While it may be lower, at the moment, Maine CDC recommends a threshold of 250 or more attendees in a confined space. Given the rapid spread of COVID-19 in the Northeast, suspension of non-essential large group gatherings can help Maine maximize the window of opportunity to limit the potential spread of the virus here.

This recommendation will be re-evaluated in two weeks (by March 26, 2020) to give Maine residents and organizations time to plan. Limiting large gatherings now is proactive and helps Maine continue its preparation for the potential arrival of COVID-19.

You can read more about Maine CDC’s guidelines on limiting community spread of COVID-19 HERE.

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3/12/2020 - Official Statement regarding coronavirus (COVID-19)

Crow Athletics is closely monitoring updates from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), local and State (MAINE) authorities.

We take these matters very seriously. At this time there are no planned changes to our 2020 event schedule.

This is a fluid situation and should anything change we will release pertinent race information as it becomes known.

We will continue to monitor and observe events throughout the country and around the world. Race officials will work with local/state/federal health authorities to develop alternative plans should they need to be implemented. Our primary goal is to protect the welfare of our communities and our participants while hosting safe and enjoyable events.

We encourage everyone to follow recommendations and updates from the CDC as well as watching our various electronic platforms for any race updates, should they become necessary.

In the meantime, please take care of yourselves and each other.

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