Sugarloaf Mountain (map)
Sugarloaf Mountain provides a spectacular backdrop for the pinnacle event of the XTERRA Trail Run World Series. A weekend-long trail running festival that will see top elite and amateur runners compete for $10,000 in prize money and XTERRA championship crowns in both full and half marathon distances. Live music, great food, and family entertainment will keep the energy high throughout the weekend, with 5km and 10km trail runs, and races for kids to ensure everybody can get involved.
Sugarloaf Mountain (map)
Base Lodge - Sugarloaf Resort (map)
Sugarloaf Village (map)
King Pine Room - Sugarloaf Resort (map)
King Pine Room - Sugarloaf Resort (map)
King Pine Room - Sugarloaf Resort (map)
Base Lodge - Sugarloaf Resort (map)
Base Lodge - Sugarloaf Resort (map)
Sugarloaf Village (map)
Sugarloaf Village (map)
Sugarloaf Village (map)
Sugarloaf Village (map)
Sugarloaf Village (map)
Sugarloaf Village (map)
Sugarloaf Village (map)
Sugarloaf Village (map)
Sugarloaf Village (map)
King Pine Room - Sugarloaf Resort (map)
Sugarloaf Village (map)
Base Lodge - Sugarloaf Resort (map)
Sugarloaf Village (map)
Sugarloaf Village (map)
Sugarloaf Village (map)
Sugarloaf Village (map)
Sugarloaf Village (map)
Sugarloaf Village (map)
Sugarloaf Village (map)
Sugarloaf Village (map)
Sugarloaf Village (map)
Sugarloaf Village (map)
Sugarloaf Village (map)
Find out how to earn your spot on the start line by viewing the XTERRA Trail Run World Championship Qualification Guidelines.
Absolutely. Anyone who did not qualify at one of the 30 qualifying races across 20 countries during the 2022-2023 XTERRA Trail Run World Series is welcome to run in the XTERRA Sugarloaf Trail Runs - Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K or 5K. Those not qualifying for the World Championship categories will not be eligible to win any part of the prize purse or be crowned XTERRA World Champion, but you are eligible to win your qualifying spot to compete in next year's XTERRA Trail Run World Championship.
The XTERRA Pass program is put into place to support local trail races and give people a further opportunity to qualify for the XTERRA Trail Run World Championship.
Support your local trail races and get your XTERRA Pass to run at the XTERRA Trail Run World Championship half-or-full marathons at Sugarloaf on October 1! Contact your local race director or race website for details on how many slots are available.
Upcoming XTERRA Pass Races
July 9 - Bradbury Scuffle - Pownal
Aug 13 - Bradbury Mountain Breaker - Pownal
Aug 26 - Firebird Ultra Races - Cumberland
Sep 9 - Megunticook 50K - Camden
Sep 10 - Bradbury Bruiser - Pownal
The trails to Sugarloaf are all around you!
The XTERRA Trail Run World Championship courses reward runners and outdoor enthusiasts from around the world with a quintessential Maine experience filled with roots and rocks, big climbs, vibrant colors, hero dirt, and views for miles around every switchback.
Located in Carrabassett Valley, Sugarloaf is one of the largest ski areas in the East during the snowy winters, but in the Fall, the bright white gives way to a cornucopia of colors connecting softwoods and hardwoods with mountain streams and natural bridges.
The topography at Sugarloaf Resort boasts more than 60 miles of twisting tree-lined trails from its base elevation at 1,417 feet to its mountain peak at 4,237 feet.
Marathoners can expect a tough 40-kilometer course featuring more than 1,000 meters of climbing, and half that for the 21K runners. Exact course routing has yet to be determined and with so many spectacular options it’s certain the course designing gurus from XTERRA and the Sugarloaf Mtn Ops team will take as much time as they can to create their masterpiece in the mountains.
Things that are certain for both races include starts and finishes at the base of Sugarloaf Resort, a steep, rocky, and slow climb up to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain, and some flat-smooth-and-fast sections through the valley that will feel like running on air. There are miles of trails undulating by idyllic mountain rivers and rails-to-trails sections made up of crushed packed stones that are “smooth and easy” for any age.
Over the years, the team at Sugarloaf in conjunction with the Carrabassett Region Chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Association (CRNEMBA) and the town of Carrabassett Valley have developed a truly world-class network that is maintained and improved year-round and has lured big events like the mountain biking Enduro World Series.
The XTERRA Trail Run World Series is an inclusive series that invites all trail enthusiasts to join the XTERRA community as we connect, explore, and discover new and existing trails in idyllic running terrains the world over. Designed to mix community and adventure, the series is open to all runners, from amateur to elite, individuals and pairs, with over 30 races in 20+ countries. Runners compete individually, regionally or globally in the XTERRA Trail Run rankings, or push to the front of the pack in your age group to qualify for a place on the starting line at the annual and invite-only XTERRA Trail Run World Championship.
Find full information and rules about the XTERRA Trail Run World Series at https://www.xterraplanet.com/trail-run-world-series.
5092 Sugarloaf Access Road
Carrabassett Valley, Maine 04947, USA
There will be plenty of onsite parking at Sugarloaf Resort.
XTERRA SHUTTLE
Reduce arrival and departure transportation stress by booking your spot on the XTERRA shuttle. The shuttle will pickup individuals on Friday, September 29, 2023 at 12:00 from the Portland, Maine airport (PWM) and head directly to Sugarloaf Resort. The shuttle will then leave Sugarloaf Resort on Monday, October 2, 2023 at 09:00 and head back to the Portland, Maine airport. Shuttle tickets are non-refundable and must be purchased as a roundtrip. Shuttle tickets must be purchased through the registration process. If you have already registered, you can go back into your My Active Account to make an additional purchase.
INSTRUCTIONS TO PURCHASE XTERRA SHUTTLE TICKETS
Flights and bus services are available to Portland, ME, Boston, MA, and Bangor, ME; transfer service and rental cars are available at airports and stations.
Bus Information: Greyhound Bus Service to Portland, Bangor, and Waterville
Local and Statewide Taxi Service: All Points Transportation
Local airport information: Sugarloaf Regional Airport, located at 1220 Carrabassett Drive in Kingfield, Maine
Other nearby airports include:
All XTERRA Trail Run World Championship qualifiers will receive one (1) free Dinner of Champions ticket included with their registration. If athletes in the championship races wish to purchase additional dinner tickets, please do so through the registration process. Vegan dinners must be selected in advance. Child dinners are for kids under 10 years old.
Space is limited. Tickets are first come first serve and cannot be refunded. Tickets at the door will only be available if space allows.
If you have already registered, you can go back into your My Active Account to make an additional purchase.
Full Marathon: 9 Aid Stations
All aid stations will have Gatorade and water. The aid stations at the top of Sugarloaf Mountain (#2/5k), the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center Warming Hut (#4/13k) and the Stratton Brook Hut (#7/28k) will also be supplied with food and additional nutrition (fruit, gels, bars, snacks and hot beverages in the event of cold weather). First Aid will also be available at these stations.
Half Marathon: 5 Aid Stations
All aid stations will have Gatorade and water. The aid stations at the top of Sugarloaf Mountain (#2/5k) and the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center Warming Hut (#4/13k) will also be supplied with food and additional nutrition (fruit, gels, bars, snacks and hot beverages in the event of cold weather). First Aid will also be available at these stations.
10K Trail Run: 1 Aid Station
Participants are encouraged to carry their own water. We will also have water and Gatorade at the start and finish.
5K Trail Run: 0 Aid Stations
Please remember to bring your own water bottle for the race. We will have water and Gatorade at the start and finish.
Prepare Your Gear
For those doing the full and half marathon, we provide a list of essential and recommended equipment and items you can prepare for the race. While the following gear will not be checked pre-race, and time penalties will not be given for missing items, we strongly recommend you bring the listed essential equipment for your own safety when running on the mountain. Additional safety measures will also be in place.
The Essentials
Make sure you bring the following for the race:
Running Pack - you will need this to carry your essential equipment.
Smartphone - carry for communication and safety, but set to airplane mode during the race.
Refillable water flask, with a suggested minimum capacity of 500ml.
Water supply - aid stations will have water, but you are recommended to carry your own as well for safety.
Survival blanket - for emergency situations
Emergency whistle
Jacket with hood - in case of extreme weather on the mountain
Suggested Extras
Be prepared for the weather and elements by preparing the following:
External battery or power bank for your phone.
Cap or bandana to shield yourself from the elements.
Food reserve - selected aid stations for the full and half marathons will have food, but it is suggested to plan your own food reserves, such as gels and power bars.
Extra layer for cold weather.
Consider additional items like Vaseline or anti-heating cream, a reusable cup, and a GPS watch to enhance your race experience.
Active Refund is available for purchase during registration, and will provide 100% refund of your entry fee if you cancel for any reason up to 48 hours prior to the event.
To submit a refund application, visit refund.active.com. Have your Reference ID handy from your ACTIVE Refund Purchase Information email. Full information can be found HERE.
Refer a friend and save up to 25%!
Share your unique referral code (located on the bottom of your event confirmation) with your friends - and if they use it when they register for the event, you save!
You will receive 5% credit for each person that signs up using your code - to a maximum of 5 people:
1 referral = 5% refund
2 referrals = 10% refund
3 referrals = 15% refund
4 referrals = 20% refund
5 referrals = 25% refund
Please allow 7-10 days after the event has ended to receive the referral fees.
Refund and Transfer Policy
There are NO REFUNDS, TRANSFERS, or DEFERRALS on entry fees or dinner tickets outside of Active Refund.
Exceptions: Medical or military assignment will be considered, but not guaranteed. Email a written request to trailrun@xterraplanet.com with your name, event name, and reason for the request, accompanied by a doctor’s note or military orders.
Positive COVID‐19 ‐ Athletes who test positive for COVID‐19 within 10 days of the event may not compete.
Participants may downgrade to another event at the same venue (eg. 10K to 5K) at https://myevents.active.com/xterra or by emailing trailrun@xterraplanet.com.
Additional fees may be charged if there is a difference in price.
It will not be possible to upgrade into the Half or Full Marathon World Championship unless you have previously qualified for the 2023 event.
Racing DUO aims to be one of the most fun and exciting endurance race categories in the running community. First, we will prove that two is better than one. Misery always loves company, so why not suffer the endurance challenge with a friend rather than solo. Second, racing with a teammate (and for a team) generates unparalleled motivation on course. Find the right partner, and you will be at the finish line in no time.
DUO teams must start and finish at the same time to be eligible. This category is only available for the Sugarloaf Trail Runs, not the World Championship races.
Every participants need to sign up for an Active. com account.
Choose one person as "Team Captain," and finish the registration process.
During the registration process, the Team Captain needs to "Create a Team."
The rest of the team members must choose "Team - Member," and finish the registration process.
During the registration process, the members need to choose the team created by the captain.
*The process is the same as the Individual Race.
Find full information about the Sugarloaf Resort at https://www.sugarloaf.com/.
See all that amazing Maine has to offer by visiting https://www.mainesportscommission.com/ and https://visitmaine.com/.
Check out Sugarloaf Resort's event calendar at https://www.sugarloaf.com/events-calendar.
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Information about RV camping at Sugarloaf can be found by visiting https://www.sugarloaf.com/rv-camping.
You can find spectator trail and resort maps by visiting https://www.sugarloaf.com/documents/Sugarloaf/Trail%20Maps/Xterra-Spectator-Map.pdf.
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