What Runners think of Bay of Fundy International Marathon
Registration
- Do I need a passport to register?
- Yes a valid passport or passport card is required during the registration process. If your documents are expired and new ones on the way, please enter your expired information and notify us immediately when your new documents arrive.
- What are the registration prices?
- See USA Registration page - See Canada Registration page
- What is the capacity of the events?
- For 2026 it's 250 in each the Marathon and Half Marathon. The 10k is capped at 110. We look forward to growth in future years.
- What are the Charity Bib Program details?
- Turn your miles into meaningful support for the communities of the Bay of Fundy International Marathon. Learn more about the Charity Bib Program
- What do I get with my Registration?
- Custom BFIM Bib, finisher medal, event long sleeve Shirt, custom document bag (for passport), BFIM stickers and other cool giveways from our sponsors and supporters. Additionally, you'll experience the best finish line hospitality tent (just read the reviews!), and the friendly smiles and warm welcomes from the communities of Campobello and Lubec.
- Deferrals
- This event is proud to offer deferrals for any reason up until May 1st, 11:59pm ET. Deferrals are defined as transfering your entry from the current year to next year only. Participants can request a deferral by email to info@bayoffundymarathon.com. Participants are responsible for any change in fees from one year to the next and are responsible for requesting next years entry by March 1st, 2027.
- Refunds
- This is event follows the running industry standard of no refunds. Participants may purchase registration refund insurance through the registration process or two weeks after registration is complete through Race Roster. Learn More here.
- Transfers
- Transfers to another participant can be done through your race roster account, your confirmation email or by email to us - info@bayoffundymarathon.com Deadline to transfer is May 1, at 11:59pm ET. There is a $5 processing fee.
- Upgrade/Downgrade in distance may be completed if capacity allows by email to us - info@bayoffundymarathon.com. Participants are responsible for the difference in registration prices. The deadline to complete this is June 19 at 11:59am ET. After May 1st, and up until race weekend you will be issued a generic bib. Meaning you will not receive a custom bib number with your name on it.
The BFIM committee reserves the right to change these policies without notice. Questions about these polices may be sent to info@bayoffundymarathon.com
- Wait List for full events
- Due to capacity restraints waitlists will be opened on the Race Roster registration pages. Anyone can add their their name to the waitlist, no one will be charged until the accept their entry. The wait-list does not guarantee you a spot. Participants will be selected off the wait-list as spots open up from deferrals and dropouts of partcipants.
- View the wait lists here
Running Related
- Is there an Early Start for the Marathon?
- Participants expecting to run between 6 to 7 hours may start early. The bus departs Lubec School to the start line at 5:00 AM ET/6:00 AM AT. The FDR bridge (at 5.5mi/9kms) does not open to runners until 6:30am ET / 7:30am AT. Participants who start early are not eligible for awards and may be disqualified if finishing in under six hours as it is disruptive to race organization. Course time limit is seven hours. Participants choosing the regular 6:30am ET/7:30am AT start will have six hours on course. You must committ to taking the early start via email prior to race day - info@bayoffundymarathon.com
- Are there portable toilets located along the course?
- Portable toilets are located at Lubec School, start, finish and along the course, less than 5k apart. There are times when the portable toilet is located across the road. Please use extreme caution when crossing the road.
- Are there aid stations?
- 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.
- BFIM is excited to announce that we are reducing disposable cup use in 2026
- Free SpeedCups will be available to runners at packet pickup at Lubec Elementary School. (Limit one per person.)
- All aid stations will have water and Gatorade available in disposable paper cups. Additionally, at the aid stations after the bridge, volunteers will be available to fill your SpeedCup with water using a SpeedFill pitcher. Together, we can reduce waste and make a positive impact in the running community.
- What is the Electrolyte drink?
- All aid stations will be stocked with Gatorade Lemon Lime Endurance Formula.
- Are there Gel or other food stations?
- 1 Gel station is located on the Marathon Course only at Head Harbour Light station turnaround.
- Will I have to stop and show my passport at the border?
- 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.
- What if I arrive late?
- 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 the adventure centre immediately. Please inform us via email you will arrive late. Late bib-pick-up will take place 7:00pm ET/8:00pm AT to 10:00pm ET/11:00pm AT. They must also check-in at both border stations before 1:00am race day. 10k Packet/Bib Pick-up takes place at Lubec School race morning.
- May I use a baby stroller?
- We regret that for both safety reasons, insurance and the nature of our courses, wheeled strollers cannot be used in any of our events.
- May I use headphones?
- 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.
- May I run with my dog?
- For safety and insurance reasons you may not run with a dog in any of our events.
- What are the future dates of Bay of Fundy?
- Race weekend is held the 3rd weekend in June. The next date is June 20, 2027.
- What are the Awards?
- BFIM is proud to offer Top 3 Male, Female and Non-Binary awards and 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in 10 year age groups for all events as ages apply. 14-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+. Awards are made by local artist Shanna Weelock of Crow Town Gallery. The awards ceremony will be announced at the finish line after categories are filled.
- Is there a Finisher award?
- A finisher medal will be awarded to all finishers in the Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k.
- What are you doing to be eco-friendly and earth conscious?
- 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.
- BFIM is excited to announce that we are reducing disposable cup use in 2026 - Did you know? The average runner uses 2-3 disposable cups at each aid station during a race. That adds up to a staggering amount of waste! This year, we’re taking steps toward reducing race-day trash and promoting sustainability by giving away a collapisilbe cup. The cup is a collapsible, reusable cup designed to replace single-use cups at race events and minimize waste on trails and roads. The ultralight, abrasion-resistant TPU & RF welded seams ensure superior durability and are paired with a thumb loop to provide easy access and support when drinking or pouring.
- Free Cups will be available runners at the packet pickup at Lubec Elementary School. (Limit one per person.)
- All aid stations will have water and Gatorade available in disposable paper cups. Additionally, volunteers will be available to fill your Cup with water using a SpeedFill pitcher. Together, we can reduce waste and make a positive impact in the community by reducing our waste.
Race Weekend related
- I’m flying in; What airports do you recommend?
- 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.
- What else is there to do?
- 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, West 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."
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).
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