This was a gorgeous run through Bar Harbor and the carriage trails of Acadia National Park! Found this race about a year ago and have been eagerly anticipating it for a long time, it did not disappoint. The management of the race was great. Friendly people and a fun atmosphere.

The race starts out running through downtown Bar Harbor before it gets hopping, then takes you back into Acadia. The park itself is gorgeous. You run around Eagle Lake on the carriage roads, meaning that there's very little impact on your knees! There are three bigger hills, with one long sloping one between miles 7 and 8. The finish is downhill and makes for a fast 13th mile, looping back to where you started.

It's a small race, capping out at 400 people, but this makes for a fun and intimate atmosphere. You really got to talk to plenty of people if you wanted and see them multiple times. The post race environment was fun, but nothing too extravagant.

Overall, an great experience in an exceptional environment. I would highly recommend it to anyone!