FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Registration

1. Do I need a passport to register?

Yes a valid passport or passport card is required during the registration process.
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2. What are the registration prices?

See USA Registration page - See Canada Registration page

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3. What is the capacity of the events?
   
   1. For 2025 it's 250 in each the Marathon and Half Marathon. The 10k is capped at 100. We look forward to growth in future years. Our primary responsible isto host a safe and well organized event.

Running Related

1. Is there an Early Start for the Marathon?‍
   1. Yes, those expecting to take longer than 6hrs in the Marathon (15min/mile or greater) are expected to take the early start at 5:30am E.T. Bus leaves Lubec School at 5:00am.

2. Are there portable toilets located along the course?
   
   1. Portable toilets are located at Lubec School, start, finish and along the course. There are times when the portable toilet is located across the road. Please use extreme caution when crossing the road.
3. Are there aid stations?
   
   1. Aid Stations are located approximately every 2 miles  (3.2k) or less. Water first followed by electrolytes.  Please throw all rubbish in trash cans located 25m and 50m after an aid station.
4. What is the Electrolyte drink?
   
   1. All aid stations will be stocked with Gatorade Lemon Lime Endurance Formula.
5. Are there Gel or other food stations?
   
   1. 1 Gel station is located on the Marathon Course only at Head Harbour Light station turnaround.
   2. GU BLOCKS AND GU brand gels are the provided energy Gel. 
6. Will I have to stop and show my passport at the border?
   
   1. No–unless of course you want an excuse for a slow time!  Passport control will be done during packet pick-up.  Provided you cross the border your race bib is clearly visible, you will be directed through the “runner lane” and will not have to stop.  If your bib is not showing or you have not been pre-cleared you will be stopped. 
7. What if I arrive late?
   
   1. If you arrive at after packet pick-up and bib distribution has closed but before midnight on Saturday, marathon, half marathon runners must proceed to a to-be determined point to collect their bibs. They must also check-in at both border stations before 1:00am race day.
8. May I use a baby stroller?
   
   1. We regret that for both safety reasons and the nature of our courses, wheeled strollers cannot be used in any of our events.
9. May I use headphones?
   
   1. While we do not actually ban the use of headphones, we strongly discourage it for safety reasons.  We also believe you are missing out on some of the unique features of our event if you can’t hear the wind and waves, and frequently, bald eagles crying overhead.
10. May I run with my dog?
    
    1. For safety reasons you may not run with a dog in any of our events.
11. What are the future dates of Bay of Fundy?
    
    1. Race weekend is held the 3rd weekend in June. 
12. What are the Awards
    
    1. BFIM is proud to offer Top 3 Male, Female and Non-Binary awards and for 2025 1st place in 10 year age groups for all events.  14-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+. Awards are made by local artists. The awards ceremony will be announced at the finish line after categories are filled.
13. Is there a Finisher award?
    
    1. A finisher medal to be determined will be awarded to all finishers in the Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k . A local artist handcrafts these unique and memorable finisher medals. You won’t find a made in China medal here.
14. What are you doing to be eco-friendly and earth conscious?
    
    1. Being small fishing communities, we are acutely aware of the extreme use of plastics and resulting trash found in our communities and waterways. We pride ourselves in offering recycling at the finish line, compostable cups for the aid-stations, and compostable cutlery.  We will do our best to source goods locally wherever possible. 

Race Weekend related

1. I’m flying in; What airports do you recommend?
   
   1. We are a remote community, and travel here takes 2-3 hours. Plan accordingly in your bookings. If you're flying within Canada or International we recommend using Fredericton International Airport (YFC) or Saint John Airport (YSJ). If flying within the USA we recommend Bangor International Airport (BGR) or Portland International Jetport.
2. What else is there to do?
   
   1. Campobello Island and Lubec offer lots of other attractions besides the marathon including whale watching cruises, wild Bold Coast trails overlooking the boiling Atlantic swells and gentler walks (and runs) in the Roosevelt Campobello International Park, Quoddy Head State Park, Herring Cove Provincial Park, and others. Visit the lighthouses, including Head Harbour Light at the northernmost tip of Campobello Island (turning point for the marathon), and the candy-striped West Quoddy Head Lighthouse at the most easterly point in the continental USA (starting point for the marathon, half-marathon, and 10k). Also in the Roosevelt Campobello International Park is US President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s summer home where you can even have “Tea with Eleanor." 

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Stay a while and enjoy. In June you can also stay for the local celebrations of Canada Day (1 July) and US Independence Day (4 July).

Resources include

• Visit Lubec
• Visit Campobello
• Roosevelt Campobello International Park
• Discover Downeast Maine
• Quoddy Loop
• West Quoddy Head Lighthouse
• Head Harbor Lightstation

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