RACES:
Sea to Summit Series
The Maine Sea to Summit Race Series starts with our Mount Desert Island Marathon, Half & Relay held in October and concludes at our little sister race, the legendary FREE Millinocket Marathon & Half in December!
Race Series Overview
Millinocket could not RUN without the support of Run MDI!
Did you know that race director Gary Allen founded both the MDI Marathon and the FREE Millinocket Marathon? The same core team produces and manages both events, volunteering their time for Millinocket, which is made possible by the successes of the award-winning MDI races!
The Maine Sea to Summit Race Series is a celebration of the kinship felt between these two magnificent events. Both MDI and Millinocket feature USATF certified marathon and half-marathon courses that may be used to qualify for entry into the Boston Marathon and NYC Marathon.
All Sea to Summit entrants will earn an extra special commemorative medal to be picked up in Millinocket.
Participants may select any distance option offered at either race.
We hope you’ll go all the way by signing up for the Sea to Summit Race Series today!
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Race Series FAQs
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How do I sign up for the Sea to Summit Race Series?
You will need to sign up for Sea to Summit Race Series (S2S) while you’re signing up for MDI.
What if I’m already signed up for MDI?
If you are already signed up for MDI, you may find directions to update your registration and add S2S by clicking HERE.
What if I’m already signed up for Millinocket?
Please contact the friendly folks at ZippyReg for assistance by clicking HERE.
The deadline to add S2S to your MDI registration is November 1st.
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How do I confirm my registration for the Sea to Summit Race Series?
There are multiple ways to confirm your registration for the Sea to Summit Race Series (S2S):
1.) Search the list of confirmed entrants for either MDI or Millinocket and make sure that *Sea to Summit* appears next to your name:
MDI list of confirmed entrants — click HERE.
Millinocket list of confirmed entrants — click HERE.
2.) Access your MDI personal Registrant Portal within ZippyReg:
Use the personalized URL included in your MDI confirmation email.
If you are unable to locate your MDI confirmation email, please click HERE.
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How do I manage/update my registration for the Sea to Summit Race Series?
If you need to make changes to your race distance selections for either race in the Sea to Summit Race Series (S2S), you’ll need to access your MDI personal Registrant Portal within ZippyReg. There are two ways to do this:
Use the personalized URL included in your MDI confirmation email.
If you are unable to locate your MDI confirmation email, please click HERE.
Note: After MDI reg closes your S2S registration will be imported into the Millinocket reg system. When that happens you will need to manage your S2S registration from within the Millinocket Registrant Portal. You will receive an email alerting you of this update once it takes place, along with your personalized URL to access you Millinocket Registrant Portal.
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Is there a beneficiary of the Sea to Summit Race Series?
Yes. Proceeds from the Sea to Summit Race Series (S2S) will go toward the bare minimum race expenses for Millinocket. These expenses include race timing, course certification, port-a-johns, bus transportation and insurance.
Anything raised above and beyond the essential race expenses will be donated to charitable Millinocket-area groups and organizations.
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Where and when do I get my Sea to Summit Race Series medal?
Sea to Summit Race Series (S2S) medals must be picked up in person at race check-in in Millinocket.
Unfortunately, S2S medals cannot be mailed.
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I’m signed up for both races, does that mean I’m automatically in the Sea to Summit Race Series?
No. Simply signing up for both MDI and Millinocket does not mean that you’re automatically registered for the Sea to Summit Race Series (S2S).
To be eligible for participation in S2S you must officially add it to your MDI registration.
Please see the FAQ above for more information on how to sign up for S2S.
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What happens if my plans change and I am no longer able to run one the races?
Because the Sea to Summit Race Series (S2S) is based on registration data, you will be considered a participant regardless of the status of your finish at either race.
S2S registrations are not eligible for transfers/deferrals/refunds. You may review the race cancellation policy by clicking HERE.
Note: All S2S registrants will have a gold stripe on their Millinocket bib number to identify them for their S2S medal. In the event that you are not able to run MDI, you may contact us prior to November 1st to request that this gold bar be omitted. (If you omit the gold bar, you will not be eligible for an S2S medal.)
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How can I further support the MDI & Millinocket races?
Please consider making a donation in support of local running and communities in Maine:
Click HERE to support the MDI Marathon.
Click HERE to support the Millinocket Marathon.
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About
Both the MDI and Millinocket events were founded by race director, Gary Allen: "Encouraging MDI's loyal runners to come back to attend Millinocket and to help further support the struggling Katahdin region is a natural fit."
Click HERE to read 'Marathon Man' by Kathryn Miles for Down East Magazine
Cancellation Policy
The Mount Desert Island Marathon is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Entry fees, including optional add-ons, and/or charity donations, are non-refundable. No exceptions. (A limited number of deferrals may be available, see FAQ page for more information.) This no-refund policy is clearly posted and must be agreed to by all entrants at the time of registration. This policy applies to all entrants and is in effect whether the entrant’s plans change, the entrant becomes injured, or if the entrant has an unexpected family emergency / business emergency / medical emergency / or if the entrant is unable to participate for any other reason not already listed above. Once the entrant has paid the entry fee they will not receive a refund if they cannot participate, or if the event is canceled because of weather, natural disaster, public health crisis, unforeseen circumstances, or for any other reason not already listed above. (Income generated from registration is almost entirely expended prior to race day.) Bib numbers, race materials, and/or other incentive items will not be mailed. The race committee reserves the right to accept or reject any entries.