GOOD LUCK to our 26 virtual runners completing the virtual race today through October 1st. We are so proud and hope you will run with us again in the future!
In-person runners: We hope you are excited for the Maine Marathon, Half Marathon, or Relay Race with the Marr Fund Team this weekend! We look forward to supporting you every step of the way. Please contact Ali Luthman at 774 262 0314 or Ally Hickey at 339 225 5227 if you need any support at all during the weekend. We will see you tomorrow at Mr. Marr’s for shirt pickup!
In preparation for race day, please plan ahead and review the details provided below.
Race Weekend Logistics: Please visit the Maine Marathon website for up-to-date race information.
Packet pick-up and expo: September 30 and October 1 (Click here for more information)
- When: Saturday from 11:00am – 5:00pm; Sunday from 5:30am – 7:00am
- Where: Sullivan Gym, University of Southern Maine, 96 Falmouth Street, Portland, ME
- *We encourage relay team captains to pick-up the packet for their entire team and distribute bibs among team members
Marr Fund Team gear pick-up: September 30
- When: Saturday from 4:00pm – 6:00pm
- Where: Home of John Marr Sr., 6 Mariner Lane, Falmouth, ME
- A limited number of shirts will also be available on race day at the start of the race, and at Skillins Greenhouse
Race: October 1
- When: Sunday from 7:45am – 2:00pm
- Where: Maine Marathon racecourse
- If you know of anyone who would like to volunteer on race day, please have them sign up by clicking here.
Transportation on Race Day
The Marr Team asks all relay teams to take advantage of the free bus service to each relay exchange zone & back. This reduces congestion on roads near the race route, avoids road closures, the need to find parking, and it’s one less thing to deal with on race day! Buses will leave the intersection of Bedford and Durham Streets (halfway between the USM garage and the starting line) starting at 7:15 a.m., to transport runners to Depot Street in Falmouth – a short walk from the first and third exchange zones. Another bus will transport runners from Falmouth to the second exchange in Yarmouth, and back to Falmouth afterward. NOTE: Only runners with race bibs will be allowed onto shuttle buses.
Once the race is in progress, Maine Marathon race organizers expect to have buses leaving Falmouth for Portland approximately every 30 minutes, and a bus going from Falmouth to Yarmouth approximately every 45 minutes (return trips from Yarmouth would also leave every 45 minutes, approximately). Please note that they don’t have plans for direct service from Portland to Yarmouth and back, which means you’ll need to switch buses in Falmouth. The first bus from Falmouth to Yarmouth is scheduled to leave at 8:15 a.m.
Directions to relay sites / Carpooling / Parking
If you do not choose to use the shuttle service, it is the responsibility of each team to arrange transportation to and from each relay exchange point. Please take note of road closures when planning your arrival and departure to and from exchange points, and please use extreme caution if you must travel on roads that are part of or near the race course, especially Route 88. If not taking the shuttle, carpooling is strongly recommended to ease traffic congestion, ensure adequate parking for racers and volunteers at designated sites, and in keeping with the event’s ‘green’ theme. Please, no parking anywhere along the race route.
For relay exchanges #1 and #3 (both at the junction of Route 88 and Depot Road near Skillins Nursery) we suggest parking at Sullivan Tire, off Route 1 in Falmouth, behind Rite Aid and Shaw’s and then walking to the Marr Team Tent at Skillins. Note that Depot Road from Route 1 to Route 88 is closed 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For relay exchange #2, parking is available at Cunningham Security Systems, on Route 88 in Yarmouth, just beyond the junction with Gilman Road.
Please do not attempt to reach Relay Exchanges #1 and #3 by taking Route 88, which is closed from Route 1 to Johnson Road. The Falmouth Police have asked us to emphasize this with the relay runners. Thank you for observing this road closure.
For individuals who need help with getting to/from, please contact George Psyhogeos (617 939 7121) or Dan Downey (207 252 7585) who will make sure no one is left stranded!
Post-race party: October 1
- When: Sunday from 1:00pm – 4:00pm
- Where: Home of John Marr Sr., 6 Mariner Lane, Falmouth, ME
- Please RSVP HERE ASAP
Still need help fundraising? Don’t forget to:
- Tell YOUR story via email, social media, etc. using the fundraising template
- Share the Marr Fund IMPACT and WHAT WE SUPPORT by sharing our one-pager found by clicking here
- Ask EVERYONE! And make sure to follow up! Remember, no response does not mean no!
- Add our social images to your email signature or Instagram posts!
- Check out these fundraising tips and tricks
- THANK your supporters
Don’t Forget: The more you raise, the more you get! Check out the amazing fundraising incentives for this year’s team below.
In addition to the above, all teammates who raise $300+ will receive one entry into a chance drawing for your choice of one of the following prizes:
- Springer’s Jewelers: $500 gift card (x2!)
- C Salt Gourmet Market: $150 gift card
- Royal River Restaurants: $200 gift card
- Sterling Silver Love Knot Cuff Bracelet made by jeweler Laura Morris
- Akari Beauty Spa Day Package: Signature manicure, pedicure, shampoo, blow dry, one hour massage, signature facial and lunch
- Foley’s Fitness Center 3-month DELUXE Membership: Full use of gym, unlimited classes/spin/tanning
- Foley’s Fitness Center 3-month BASIC Membership: Full use of gym, including steam room and sauna
- YETI Hopper Cooler
- Titan Solo Stove
- Theragun (x2!)
- Custom snowboard
- Maine Beer Company Swag Packs (x3!)
From start to finish,
Ali, Ally and Caroline