Millinocket Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cold start, steady climb ahead
Runners will face chilly temperatures starting at 29°F and rising to 33°F by the end. Light winds at 7 mph will initially create a headwind from miles 1 to 3, followed by a tailwind from miles 7 to 11, offering relief on the rolling terrain. With humidity at 68%, pacing should be conservative to maintain energy, especially during the early climbs and the later headwinds.
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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
