Millinocket Marathon & Half
2025 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

The 2025 schedule of events is still being compiled. All listings are subject to change.

Friday EVENTS

DECEMBER 5, 2025 [RACE EVE]


BIB NUMBER PICK-UP:
12:00pm-8:00pm • friday
Stearns High School, 199 State Street, Millinocket
Pursuant to the waiver agreement signed at the time of registration, all registered participants must pick up their own bib number in person with Photo ID. In person means in person. No FaceTime, Zoom, or any other video chat or phone calls. No exceptions. (This means that you cannot send someone else to pick up your race materials.) Bib number assignments will be posted the entrants list in early October and sent out via email about a week before the race. Make sure you know your bib number before you arrive at check-in. Please plan your travels accordingly and allow yourself ample time to drive, arrive, park, get your bib, and browse the artisan fair. Bib numbers will not be mailed.


To pick up your bib number you must:

1.) Show up in person.

2.) Know your bib number — you may look it up HERE.

3.) Show your photo ID — please have your photo ID in hand and ready to show to the check-in volunteer.

We strongly encourage everyone to pick up their bib number on Friday. Waiting until Saturday puts you at risk of missing bib pick-up and therefore, missing the race. Bib pick-up will close promptly at 8PM on Friday. Please plan accordingly. No new registrations will be accepted at bib pick-up, sorry!

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ARTISAN FAIR:
12:00pm-8:00pm • friday
Stearns High School, 199 State Street, Millinocket
Open to the public.
►More info HERE.

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CHRISTMAS PORTRAITS FOR A CAUSE:
12:00pm-8:00pm • friday
Stearns High School, 199 State Street, Millinocket
Calling Runners and Families! Stop by the Middle School Gym to get your portraits taken, session fee to be donated to Granite Street School Playground Fund and/or Field Day 2026, and then order your Christmas gifts from She of the Flowers Boutique, local professional photographer! Products available are Custom Christmas cards, ornaments, framed portraits, gifting print sets & more! Shipping available! Backdrops available are plain white (ideal for runners and any family) or Christmas headboard (ideal for Christmas Pajamas!) Come join the fun!

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SPAGHETTI / PANCAKE SUPPER:
4:00pm-8:00pm • friday
American Legion Post 80, 986 Central Street, Millinocket
Spaghetti/pancake dinner Friday night. $15 all you can eat!

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9th ANNUAL HWYRT CRANKLE 2K!:
6:00pm • friday
Millinocket Marathon & Half Finish Line, 33 Penobscot Avenue, Millinocket
It’s time once again to run a short race in the cold, pitch black of night through the center of town for the epic 2024 running of the Crankle 2K!!! Founded by Bryan and Peter of the amazingly popular running/humor Podcast How Was Your Run Today? Although Bryan and Peter won’t be making the trek north this year, they will be there in spirit! We will be assembling at 7PM on Friday at the finishing line (near the logging trucks) on Penobscot Avenue. There are only three rules: 1) Come in costume. Costumes are cool. 2) Remember that this is an unsupported, unsanctioned, and clearly ill-advised shake-out run and you must take responsibility for your own safety! 3) In lieu of a registration fee, please take a moment to make a donation to support the Millinocket Marathon & Half. None of us would be able to take part in any of the amazing activities during race weekend without their herculean efforts. 100% of the funds raised stay in the town and are donated to local organizations and charities who need a hand.
►Make a donation HERE.

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THE BRONSON ARROYO BAND:
7:00pm-11:30pm • friday
Millinocket Elks Lodge 1521, 213 Aroostook Avenue, Millinocket
Come join us for a night of great music and support a good cause! The Bronson Arroyo Band will be performing live to raise funds for the Northern Timber Cruisers Museum. Enjoy an evening of entertainment while contributing to the preservation of local history. Don't miss out on this special event!
►More info and tickets HERE.

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MILLINOCK YOURSELF OUT COMEDY SHOW:
7:30pm-9:00pm • friday
Boreal Theater, 215 Penobscot Avenue, Millinocket
Ticket sales benefit Keep Me Warm. Nick Gordon will be headlining.
►More info and tickets HERE.

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Saturday EVENTS

DECEMBER 6, 2025 [Race Day]


LATE BIB NUMBER PICK-UP:
5:30am-8:45am • saturday
Stearns High School, 199 State Street, Millinocket
Pursuant to the waiver agreement signed at the time of registration, all registered participants must pick up their own bib number in person with Photo ID. In person means in person. No FaceTime, Zoom, or any other video chat or phone calls. No exceptions. (This means that you cannot send someone else to pick up your race materials.) Bib number assignments will be posted the entrants list in early October and sent out via email about a week before the race. Make sure you know your bib number before you arrive at check-in. Please plan your travels accordingly and allow yourself ample time to drive, arrive, park, get your bib, and browse the artisan fair. Bib numbers will not be mailed.


To pick up your bib number you must:

1.) Show up in person.

2.) Know your bib number — you may look it up HERE.

3.) Show your photo ID — please have your photo ID in hand and ready to show to the check-in volunteer.

We strongly encourage everyone to pick up their bib number on Friday. Waiting until Saturday puts you at risk of missing bib pick up and therefore, missing the race. The door will close promptly at 8:45AM on Saturday. Please plan accordingly. No new registrations, transfers, or deferrals will be accepted at bib pick-up, sorry!

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ARTISAN FAIR:
7:30am-4:00pm • saturday
Stearns High School, 199 State Street, Millinocket
Open to the public.
►More info HERE.

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RACE DAY BUS SERVICE:
7:00am-4:00pm • saturday
Please use these provided buses. There is NO parking near the start/finish area.
FREE bus transportation is available on race day! Buses will run on a continuous loop (approximately every 15-minutes) from 7:00AM to 3:00PM The bus route will be as follows:

Please use these provided buses. There is NO parking near the start/finish area. Click HERE to make a donation to support the race.

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KARAOKE AT THE AMERICA LEGION:
7:00pm-close • saturday
American Legion Post 80, 986 Central Street, Millinocket
Everyone is welcome!

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POST-MARATHON LIVE MUSIC AND KARAOKE AT BOREAL THEATER:
6:00pm-9:00pm • saturday
Boreal Theater, 215 Penobscot Ave, Millinocket
Join us for year 3 of this very special event, with a new wrinkle (more musicians/instruments, and a mystery guest)! All proceeds to benefit the Boreal Theater, an arts and entertainment resource for the Katahdin region. A $20 donation (or amount within your means), payable at the door, is suggested.
• Live Mississippi Delta & Hill Country Blues Music: PORCHFISH (BOB OAKES) - on guitar and vocals!
• Special Guest: JENNIFER SCHOTT - Nashville-based songwriter, and Millinocket Marathon runner!
• And most importantly starring: YOU- in Karaoke! Hosted by Ken and Ryan Cain.
►More info and tickets HERE.

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Submit Your Event

Are you organizing an event over race weekend that you would like to add to our schedule? Please complete the form below to submit your event. Important! Events must directly benefit the Katahdin region. Events must be submitted by Thanksgiving Day to be listed.

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