First launched in 2013, the Bay of Fundy International (BFIM) Half Marathon is part of a marquee weekend that draws runners into a scenic journey across the U.S.–Canada border. After pausing during the pandemic, it resumes in June 2025, continuing its reputation as one of only three international border-crossing road races in North America—and a Bucket List event praised by Runner’s World and the Canadian Race Guide.
The certified out‑and‑back course begins in Campobello Island, NB, skirts coastal roads through Roosevelt Campobello International Park (including 7.7 km of dirt trail), crosses the FDR Memorial Bridge over to Lubec, ME, and finishes at picturesque Water Street near the West Quoddy Head Lighthouse. Runners encounter gently rolling hills (total elevation gain 700 m/2,300 ft), ocean vistas, spruce‑fringed hills, and the thrill of multiple border crossings—without stopping—as long as participants pre-clear with passports.
Expect well‑spaced aid‑stations offering water and electrolytes every 2 miles, bus shuttles to the start, and full chip timing. The field remains intimate (capped around 350 runners), creating a personal, community atmosphere. Post-race celebrations include a lobster bake, local vendors, and a waterfront party—perfect for socializing and recovery.
The race benefits local charities like the Lubec and Campobello food banks, encouraging fundraising via its Community Fund. Runners consistently describe it as “a breathtaking, one-of-a-kind bucket-list experience.”
