
Bar Harbor, United States of America · Saturday 12 September 2026
In 1913, John Rockefeller Jr. built a series of carriage roads so he could avoid cars in the Acadia National Park. Nine miles of the Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Half Marathon run on that still-existing system of hard-packed trails. The hilly course starts in the small, picturesque fishing town of Bar Harbor, then cuts into the National Park. Dense forest engulfs runners as they cross several old granite bridges before looping back to town. Packet Pickup on Friday, September 11, 2026, times TBD. NO RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP We do NOT mail out packets. Medals are awarded to all Finishers. Tshirts for all half marathon participants and the first 50 5k participants to register.
Adjusted Time
1:40:47
Time difference: -4.2 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Half Marathon and Fall 5K is a half marathon held in Bar Harbor, United States of America, scheduled for Saturday 12 September 2026. The course is run on road surface with 0m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 0m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Half Marathon and Fall 5K website.
This is a very flat course with only 0m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 0m to 0m above sea level — a 0m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Half Marathon and Fall 5K 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.
Our difficulty rating for Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Half Marathon and Fall 5K 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 half 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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