It's Bill, 6/29/25: Lubec's International Marathon
- Desmond Haskell
- Jun 29
- 2 min read
An International Marathon Community Reunites
The BFIM, the Bay of Fundy International Marathon, ran on Sunday, June 22. An international community success; United States–Canada. From 2015, dormant during Covid, now back, well-organized, strong community support. Full 26.2 marathon, half marathon, 10K. Over 600 runners, 38 states, 12 countries, 4 provinces. We are back!
The marathon is a qualifier for the NYC and Boston Marathons. We had many repeaters from previous marathons. The scenic, oceanside marathon starts at West Quoddy Head Lighthouse, Lubec, to East Quoddy Head Lighthouse, Campobello, finishing on Water Street, Lubec. West Quoddy Station was proud to sponsor a banner at the finish line, constructed of yellow lobster traps.
Scenic, Qualifying, and Oh-So Maine
The marathon is a qualifier for the NYC and Boston Marathons. We had many repeaters from previous marathons. The scenic, oceanside marathon starts at West Quoddy Head Lighthouse, Lubec, to East Quoddy Head Lighthouse, Campobello, finishing on Water Street, Lubec. West Quoddy Station was proud to sponsor a banner at the finish line, constructed of yellow lobster traps.
Dino Sighting at Sunrise
After 6:30 AM Sunday, the first group of marathoners flowed past a strong guest contingent at the end of our driveway. The most fun was a Houlton family supporting their daughter, a marathoner. A boombox blasted out “Eye of the Tiger” while a green dinosaur cavorted while amused runners ran past.
To the Finish Line
We left about 9 AM to go to the finish line across from the library on Water Street. After passing some 10K runners on South Lubec Road, we were held at Rt. 189 and the County Road for about an hour. We walked a half mile to the yellow lobster trap finish line with its professional digital timer. There was an announcer detailing the runner’s name and where from, the race being run and the time. We all clapped for each runner as they ran the final yards on Water Street.
Rain? What Rain?
It was raining lightly at the finish line. The sense of community was strong, marathoners and friends bonding with the locals. Firemen helped with parking as well as our county sheriffs. EMTs were there, water stations every 2 miles. We are quite proud being part of our well-organized marathon.
Day’s highlight was at the end of our driveway on South Lubec Road, 6:45 AM. A green dinosaur entertained while dancing to “The Eye of the Tiger.” The green dino was joined by a purple dino and zebra near the finish line.
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