Bar Harbor Half Marathon
Bar Harbor Half Marathon race day weather
Cool start, warming up, mild winds
Runners will face a temperature rise from 45°F at the start to a manageable 66°F by the finish. With average humidity at 76%, a conservative start is advised to manage heat. Light headwinds from miles 2 to 4 may require pacing adjustments on the climbs, while tailwinds from miles 9 to 13 will provide a boost on the descents. A light throwaway layer is recommended for the pre-race period.
Pace Calculator
Enter a finish time to see what race day does to it.
Get forecast alerts for Bar Harbor Half Marathon
We'll text or email you when the forecast shifts — so you can adjust gear, pacing, and strategy. Max one per day.
Bar Harbor Half Marathon route and elevation
The Bar Harbor Half Marathon course has about 1,133 ft (345 m) of climbing and 1,135 ft (346 m) of descent, and finishes near the elevation it starts. It is hillier than 97% of the half marathon courses racecast.io has mapped, measured by what the hills cost in time. The hardest mile is mile 2, with 239 ft (73 m) of climbing and a 3.9% average grade.
Biggest climbs
- Miles 1 to 1.8: climbs about 210 ft (64 m).
- Miles 2.9 to 3.7: climbs about 105 ft (33 m).
- Miles 5.9 to 6.9: climbs about 215 ft (65 m).
What the hills cost
- 1:45 on a flat course is about 1:47 here (2 minutes slower).
- 2:00 on a flat course is about 2:03 here (3 minutes slower).
- 2:15 on a flat course is about 2:18 here (3 minutes slower).
Hills only, priced mile by mile on the course map. The pace calculator above adds the race-day weather.
Even-effort splits for a 1:45, 2:00 or 2:15 finish
| Mile | Climb | Descent | 1:45 | 2:00 | 2:15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39 ft | 31 ft | 7:53 | 9:01 | 10:08 |
| 2 | 239 ft | 34 ft | 9:37 | 10:59 | 12:22 |
| 3 | 72 ft | 102 ft | 7:43 | 8:49 | 9:55 |
| 4 | 103 ft | 58 ft | 8:11 | 9:21 | 10:31 |
| 5 | 81 ft | 37 ft | 8:11 | 9:21 | 10:32 |
| 6 | 110 ft | 97 ft | 7:56 | 9:04 | 10:12 |
| 7 | 185 ft | 21 ft | 9:15 | 10:34 | 11:53 |
| 8 | 102 ft | 225 ft | 7:23 | 8:28 | 9:31 |
| 9 | 74 ft | 115 ft | 7:41 | 8:45 | 9:51 |
| 10 | 30 ft | 76 ft | 7:39 | 8:45 | 9:51 |
| 11 | 43 ft | 51 ft | 7:48 | 8:55 | 10:01 |
| 12 | 83 ft | 154 ft | 7:33 | 8:38 | 9:44 |
| 13 | 26 ft | 158 ft | 7:23 | 8:26 | 9:28 |
| Last 0.1 | 0 ft | 30 ft | 0:47 | 0:54 | 1:01 |
Explore the Bar Harbor Half Marathon course with the weather and your pace along the route, or compare it with other races.
About the Bar Harbor Half Marathon
Welcome to the Bar Harbor Bank and Trust Half Marathon and Fall 5K! This event is one of our largest fundraisers of the year. The money raised through your entry fees support the Mount Desert Island YMCA, ensuring that individuals and families have access to the care, services, and programs that can help them improve their lives through healthy living and community activities. Source
