Aroostook County is known for it's flowing rivers, majestic forests, and rolling farm fields. Hard work, dirty hands, and sweating from sun up to sun down is a way of life. Challenge yourself all the while taking in the beauty that is Northern Maine!
AUGUST 31, 2014
The Harvest Half is a half marathon (13.1 miles) for all ages. Compete as an individual for the half marathon, or form a relay team of up to four athletes. The Harvest Half will not be capped.
HALF MARATHON
The Harvest Half will start and finish at the University of Maine at Presque Isle campus. Run through the heart of Presque Isle, and quickly climb to the outstretched farm fields along Centerline Road. Briefly run along the historic main artery to Northern Maine, US Rt. 1, then behold the rolling road that takes athletes just north of Aroostook State Park. A quick out and back portion of the course before heading back on a nearly flat road for the remainder of the run before finishing off this amazing event with a roaring finish!
RELAY
Not up to 13.1 miles yet? Forget running long distance? Want some fun? Consider being a member of a relay team for the Harvest Half! A relay team consists of two to four members, who will complete a segment or two of the half marathon (approximately 3.2 miles for each segment). Need help creating a relay team? Simply post to the CompetitorME Facebook page and we'll help!
REGISTRATION
Registration opens Friday, January 31st, 2014. Registration closes on Friday, August 15th. There will be NO race day registration.
2014 REGISTRATION FEES:
January 31- June 30
HARVEST HALF MARATHON: $45
HARVEST HALF MARATHON Relay Team: $65
July 1- July 31
HARVEST HALF MARATHON: $55
HARVEST HALF MARATHON Relay Team: $75
August 1- August 15
HARVEST HALF MARATHON: $65
HARVEST HALF MARATHON Relay Team: $85
*Athletes will receive an athletic shirt, safe race course staffed with volunteers, aid and hydration stations, a commemorative finishers medal, age group awards, event photography, and an atmosphere that will rival, if not beat, any other race!
*All schedules, times, and race details are subject to change. Please watch your e-mail for the latest updates. CompetitorME reserves the right to modify the courses, including shortening or lengthening. Refunds for individual or relays will be given until April 30th. After this time, the registration fee is nonrefundable. All roads are open to traffic.
EVENT SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30th:
4 pm to 7 pm- official packet pick up in Gentile Hall gymnasium for athletes.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 31st:
6:30 am to 7:30 am- race day packet pick up in Gentile Hall gymnasium for athletes.
7:40 am to 7:55 am- opening remarks and MANDATORY pre-race meeting in Gentile Hall gymnasium.
8:00 am- HARVEST HALF BEGINS (individuals and relay)!
9:15 am- first finisher (approximately).
11:30 am- last finisher (approximately).
12 pm- awards ceremony in Gentile Hall gymnasium.
AWARDS
Awards will be given in the following categories:
Overall Male
Overall Female
1st and 2nd Male and Female for each age group:
15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
1st and 2nd Relay Teams
ENTRANTS