Get ready to conquer the hills and earn your brew at New England’s Hardest Half Marathon—the Waldoboro Half Marathon. Taking place in the town of Waldoboro, renowned for its challenging terrain, this race is not for the faint of heart. It’s not just a race; it’s a feat of endurance, taking you through some of the toughest hills in the region.
Waldoboro is proud of its reputation for hosting one of the most difficult 5Ks in Maine, and the Waldoboro Day 5K is known for its tough course. However, to truly test your mettle, you have to tackle the big hills, and thus, the Waldoboro Half Marathon was born. It’s not just the hardest road half marathon in New England; it’s a contender for the title of the toughest in the Eastern United States.
Covering 13.1 miles, the course is designed to push you to your limits, incorporating approximately 1,400 feet of elevation, with a substantial 550 feet packed into the final 3.5 miles. Brace yourself for a challenging journey with seven hills featuring gradients of at least 10%, including two formidable ones in the last mile. A staggering 45% of the course is uphill, making it an ideal tune-up for your fall goal race. Completing Waldoboro is a testament to your resilience, with the race organizers proudly stating that if you can excel here, everywhere else is a breeze.
But it’s not just about the challenge; there’s a reward waiting for you. Finish the Waldoboro Half Marathon, and you’ll be treated to a well-deserved beer from Odd Alewives Farm Brewery. If you manage to clinch victory, you’ll earn a gift card from Moody’s Diner.
