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 shorter trail runs, and races for kids to ensure everybody can get involved.
Maple Room, Base Lodge - Sugarloaf Resort (map)
Maple Room, Base Lodge - Sugarloaf Resort (map)
Sugarloaf Village (map)
Sugarloaf Village (map)
Sugarloaf Village (map)
Sugarloaf Village (map)
Sugarloaf Village (map)
Sugarloaf Village (map)
King Pine Room - Sugarloaf Base Lodge (map)
Sugarloaf Village (map)
Maple Room, Base Lodge - Sugarloaf Resort (map)
Sugarloaf Village (map)
Sugarloaf Village (map)
Sugarloaf Village (map)
Sugarloaf Village (map)
Sugarloaf Village (map)
Sugarloaf Village (map)
Approx 17K
Sugarloaf Village (map)
Sugarloaf Village (map)
Sugarloaf Village (map)
King Pine Room - Sugarloaf Base Lodge (map)
The Widowmaker Bar, Sugarloaf Resort (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 global qualifying races during the 2024 XTERRA Trail Run World Series is welcome to run in the XTERRA Sugarloaf Trail Runs - Marathon, Half Marathon, or 8K. 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.
Volunteer and run for free.
We are looking for groups or individuals to serve as course marshals, help with timing, and hand out recovery at aid stations.
Volunteers will get an event t-shirt. We are also happy to sign off on any volunteers hours that need to be documented.
In addition, anyone that is able to volunteer during the Sunday trail runs is welcome to run for free in the 8K taking place on Saturday, August 31. To take advantage of this free entry, please sign up for a Sunday volunteer shift at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094AAFAB29A1FB6-49958492-2024#/ and email trailrun@xterraplanet.com to receive the free 8K registration code.
It's a fun weekend on the trails, so we hope to see you there!
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 XTERRA and non-XTERRA trail races and get your XTERRA Pass to run at the XTERRA Trail Run World Championship half-or-full marathons at Sugarloaf! Contact your local race director or race website for details on how many slots are available. Find out how to get your XTERRA Pass and the full schedule of qualifying races at https://www.xterraplanet.com/trail-run/xterra-pass.
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.
Runners can expect a lot of climbing for both races, 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, with races in 15+ 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, August 30, 2024 at 12:00 from the Portland, Maine airport (PWM) and head directly to Sugarloaf Resort. The shuttle will then leave Sugarloaf Resort on Monday, September 2, 2024 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.
Reduce arrival and departure transportation stress by booking your spot on the XTERRA shuttle. There will be two shuttles picking up individuals on Friday, August 30th, 2024 at 12:00 from the Portland, Maine airport (PWM) and head directly to Sugarloaf Resort. The two shuttles will then leave Sugarloaf Resort on Monday, September 2, 2024 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.
Full Marathon: 7 Aid Stations
Aid Station #3 (descending from Burnt Mountain) will have water only. All other aid stations will have Gatorade and water. The aid stations at the top of Sugarloaf Mountain (#2/5k), Sugarloaf Outdoor Center (#4/17K), and the Stratton Brook Hut (#7/28K) will also be supplied with food and additional nutrition (fruit, gels, bars, snacks, etc.).
Half Marathon: 4 Aid Stations
Aid Station #3 (descending from Burnt Mountain) will have water only. All other aid stations will have Gatorade and water. The aid stations at the top of Sugarloaf Mountain (#2/5k) and the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center (#4/17K) will also be supplied with food and additional nutrition (fruit, gels, bars, snacks, etc.).
8K 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.
Marathon:
Final cut off time is 17:00 (9.5 hours). There is a cutoff at 12:00 PM at the full/half marathon split, approximately 17K into the course. All runners arriving after that point will be directed onto the half marathon course.
Half Marathon:
Final cut off time is 15:30 (7 hours).
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 a 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.
Refund and Transfer Policy
There are NO REFUNDS, TRANSFERS, or DEFERRALS on entry fees outside of Active Refund.
There are NO REFUNDS on shuttle or dinner tickets.
Exceptions: 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 official military orders.
Positive COVID‐19 ‐ Athletes who test positive for COVID‐19 within 10 days of the event may not compete.
Participants in non-qualifying, non-championship events may upgrade or downgrade to another distance at the same venue (eg. Sugarloaf Half Marathon to 8K) 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 or downgrade into the Half or Full Marathon World Championship unless you have previously qualified for the 2024 event.
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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https://visitmaine.com/places-to-go/maines-lakes-and-mountains/eustis-stratton
https://visitmaine.com/places-to-go/maines-lakes-and-mountains/kingfield-carrabassett-valley
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.
Meet the current XTERRA Trail Run Regional and World Champions at https://www.xterraplanet.com/xterra-trail-run-champions.