Charities and Fundraising

Charitable Initiatives

For those wishing to make a difference through charitable contributions, we invite you to support our designated organizations or register for our Charity Bib Program (2026 registration opening soon). Our community beneficiaries, selected by the BFIM committee, are:

  • Campobello Island Clothesline & Food Bank
  • Campobello Public Library
  • Campobello Island Consolidated School - Scholarship Fund
  • Charlotte County Cancer Society
  • Campobello Fire Department
  • Lubec Community Outreach Center - LCOC Food Pantry
  • Lubec Memorial Library
  • Lubec Elementary School - Playground Fund
  • Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center
  • Lubec Fire Department
  • Cobscook Institute - Access Fund
  • Wabanki Reach

To assist our local non-profit organizations, donations and fundraisers can be made during the registration process or by clicking the donate button on the Registration site.

New for 2026 - Charity Bib Program

Learn More - Registration Opens March 7th

Turn your miles into meaningful support for the communities that make the Bay of Fundy International Marathon possible.

The Bay of Fundy International Marathon (BFIM) mission is to strengthen community collaboration, contribute to the local economy, and promote active and healthy lifestyles by hosting road race events in Lubec and Campobello. Our Charity Bib Program is one of the most direct ways to bring that mission to life, connecting runners with local organizations doing important work year-round in our communities.

Charity Bibs are available in limited quantity and provide an additional pathway into the Marathon or Half Marathon (once general registration is full or nearing capacity). In exchange, participants commit to raising a minimum of $250 for one of our community beneficiaries selected by the BFIM committee. Race Roster makes it easy: after registering, you’ll set up and share a personal fundraising (pledge) page so friends and family can donate directly to your chosen cause. Learn More

Campobello Island Community Food Bank

The Campobello Island Food Bank is a purely voluntary effort organized by dedicated members of the community.  Locally known as "The Clothes Line" it assists individuals and families in need with food and clothing. It accepts donations of food, clothing and money and also raises money through raffles and competitions amongst the children and fishermen.  It's two key organizers are also reliable and dedicated race volunteers who every year staff the water station at the Campobello Fisheries Station opposite the School.

Contact information - campobellofoodbank@gmail.com

Lubec Community Food Bank

Lubec Community Outreach Center is a non-profit founded in 2012 with the mission to remove barriers to improve the lives of people in our community. The Lubec Community Food Pantry is operated by the Lubec Community Outreach Center (LCOC) and currently serves approximately 22% of the local community members. It also reaches out to support those in need in nine neighboring communities. LCOC strives to enhance the quality of life – enriching the place we live, learn, work, and play – through services supportive and available to all children, youth, adults, and seniors.

Contact information - info@lcocmaine.org

Wabanaki Reach

Wabanaki REACH supports the self-determination of Wabanaki people through education, truth-telling, restorative justice, and restorative practices in Wabanaki and Maine communities. Wabanki REACH seeks to build a broader and stronger community of people who understand the long term impact of the generational harms done to Indigenous people since first contact and who are committed to transforming the present day systems that provide advantages to the dominant culture.