Sugarloaf Marathon
26th Annual Sugarloaf Marathon & 15K
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Sugarloaf • Maine
Celebrating its 26th year, the Sugarloaf Marathon is Maine’s oldest continuously run marathon. Each year the race draws hundreds of runners from all over the U.S. and Eastern Canada.
The setting for both races is breathtaking as it follows the Maine Scenic Highway – Route 27, winding through the beautiful mountains of Western Maine. Despite the mountainous surroundings, Sugarloaf’s course is ranked among the top 15 fastest marathon courses in the nation. The first 5 miles of the marathon are flat, miles 5-10 are rolling hills with a steady two-mile climb at mile 8. The last 16 miles are downhill.
The Sugarloaf 15K is on the last half of the marathon course, following the Carrabassett River to Kingfield. This course, potentially the fastest 15K in New England, has an elevation loss of 300 feet between start and finish and is nearly void of hills. Both courses are USTAF certified.
The weather in the mountains this time of year is ideal for running. Normal morning temperatures range in the 40s at 7 a.m. and rise to the 70s by 11 a.m.
Lodging information is available by calling 1.800 THE LOAF. Lodging starts at $40 per person based on double occupancy at the Sugarloaf Mountain Hotel.
Register at marathonguide.com or download this .pdf to register by mail or fax and mail to Sugarloaf Marathon, 5092 Access Road, Carrabassett Valley ME 04947 or fax 207.237.3768.
For more information View Details Form, or contact Jami at 207.237.6937, email jbadershall@sugarloaf.com .
