Bangor Marathon 2026 · You Told Us

46 Runners Answered Six Quick Questions. Here's What They Said.

At the finish line on June 7, we asked runners to scan a QR code and answer six yes-or-no questions. No names, no fine print — just honest answers. We're publishing every number, including the ones that tell us where to get better.

91% had fun out there on race day
93% are happy with their finisher medal
Did you have fun out there today?91% yes
40 yes · 4 no
Are you happy with your finisher medal?93% yes
43 yes · 3 no
Were the water stations helpful and friendly?77% yes
34 yes · 10 no
Did you enjoy the food and drinks at the finish line?76% yes
35 yes · 11 no
Are you interested in coming back next year?63% yes
29 yes · 17 no
Did you try a whoopie pie — or are you going back for one?37% yes
17 yes · 29 no
Only 37% of runners tried a whoopie pie. We clearly have work to do. Maine's official state treat deserves better, and so do you. Next year, we're making them harder to miss.

What We're Improving for 2027

The numbers point somewhere specific. Runners who rated the water stations poorly were far less likely to say they'd return — more than any other factor. We heard you. For 2027, aid stations are our top priority: [SPECIFIC FIXES — e.g., more stations, more volunteers per table, restocking plan for back-of-pack runners].

We're also taking a hard look at the finish line food and drink spread. [SPECIFIC FIX OR ONE-LINE COMMITMENT].

Thank you to every runner who took thirty seconds at the finish line to tell us the truth. This is how the race gets better — one honest answer at a time.

Based on 46 finisher responses collected June 6–11, 2026 via an anonymous post-race survey. Maine Endurance Sports Alliance (MESA), Bangor, Maine.