Don't Run Millinocket for What You Get... Run Millinocket for What You Give!
The Millinocket Marathon in Maine was held on Saturday, December 6th. Congratulations to the participants. If you were there, please verbal! Send us a voice memooooooo and/or a sweet, sweet photo!
*Verbal means to declare that you are going! Let us know
photo courtesy of: kevmofoto and
crow athletics
photo courtesy of: kevmofoto and
crow athleticsThe Millinocket Marathon came on to Bryan’s radar through an article in Runner’s World. He has two friends in Boston who grew up in Millinocket. So they decided to train for it and go up and run together. Unfortunately the two friends had to bow out due to injury, and Bryan prepared to run it alone.
Bryan and Peter got in the habit of promoting the Millinocket Marathon on the podcast, and asked people “if we go, will you go?”, knowing that runners are crazy. Why not take on the challenge of going up to Maine and running a marathon in December in brutally cold temperatures? Not knowing what was coming (a blizzard? three feet of snow?) made it all the more exciting.
Not knowing what to expect, they showed up in Millinocket and were amazed by the appreciative townspeople. The marathon has grown every year, and attracts runners from all 50 U.S. states, and from around the world. It’s a free race, certified USATF and a Boston qualifier!
The "Crankle 2K" is an annual, unsanctioned, and fun "shake-out" running event held in Millinocket, Maine, on the Friday evening before the main Millinocket Marathon & Half race weekend. It was founded by Bryan and Peter as a fun, informal gathering that takes place near the main race finish line on Penobscot Avenue. Wear a costume!
Listen to the Millinocket wrap-up from 2021, the most beautiful weather we have experienced, although wind was gusting and it was cold. We hear from Bryan's daughter who ran for the first time, and from HWYRT frequent Sat Stat Chat hero Evening Dupree!
Episode 245
Listen to episode 57 "Millinocket" for Bryan’s account from his 2016 run in temperatures something like 45 degrees below zero. This legendary episode is a must-hear. Battling phantom hip pain, Bryan loses sight of anyone on the course. And Bryan gets existential.
Episode 57
*Crankle is an injured, twinged, or otherwise cranky ankle
The only requirement for runners is to generously support local businesses and contribute to the Katahdin region in some way. If you are not running or you didn't chip in at time of registration but would love to support the race please make a donation to help cover race expenses!
Although the race is free for participants, Crow Athletics does have some essential race services they need to fund. These costs include: insurance, bib numbers, race timing, bus transportation, port-a-johns, as well as a few other professional services. Anything raised above and beyond our essential race expenses will be donated to Millinocket area charitable groups or organizations!
