Maine Gravity Race Series
Three venues. Three weekends. One champion.
The Maine Gravity Series brings together three of Maine's most exciting mountain bike destinations for an inaugural enduro-style race series unlike anything the state has seen.
| Date | |
|---|---|
| August 29 - 30 | |
| September 19 - 20 |
What a day! Thanks to all the riders, spectators, volunteers and of course our bike park crew for creating a fantastic race. The first stop in the Maine Gravity series is in the books, next up is Camden Snow Bowl on Sat, 8/29 & Sun, 8/30.
Enduro Mountain Bike Race Series
Three venues. Three weekends. One champion.
Whether you're racing to claim the series championship or showing up to test yourself on new terrain, this is sure to be one of the most exciting and rewarding race series of the summer.
Saturday, August 15 & Sunday, August 16, Carrabassett Valley, Maine
Kick off the series at Sugarloaf Bike Park, where big vertical and a burly trail network meet some of Maine's newest excavated flow terrain.
Expect sustained, technical riding alongside freshly shaped lines built for speed—a course mix that rewards both the calculated and the committed.
It's a worthy opening chapter for the series. This race will include both lift access & pedal transfers as part of the course.
Saturday, August 29 & Sunday, August 30, Camden, Maine
The Enduro Cross at Camden Snowbowl is an all-new event format debuting as part of the Maine Gravity Series.
Camden's trail network brings a completely different feel to the series, offering technical and creative lines. This session is not to be missed.
This race will not have lift access and will include pedal transfers only.
Saturday, September 12 & Sunday, September 13, Greenwood, Maine
The series comes home to Mt. Abram for the grand finale.
This is where the leaderboard is settled, and the inaugural Maine Gravity Series champions are named. Arrive with points to defend, rivalries to settle, or simply a great weekend of riding ahead of you.
This race will include both lift access & pedal transfers as part of the course.
Race Details
Everything you need to know before hitting the trail.
The Maine Gravity Series is an enduro-format race series spanning three events across summer and early fall. Each venue offers its own distinct character, from the vertical of Sugarloaf's bike park to the all-new Enduro Cross format at Camden Snowbowl and a grand finale at Mt. Abram.
Each event is a two-day weekend experience:
- Saturday—Practice day. Get your lines dialed, explore the course, and prep for race day.
- Sunday—Race day. Timed enduro stages decide the results.
Race one event, two, or all three. The series championship is awarded to the rider with the best combined result across all three events, with best male and female honors recognized across applicable age categories at each stop along the way.
The series leaderboard culminates at Mt. Abram, where the inaugural Maine Gravity Series champions will be crowned.
Registration is available individually through each host resort.
Race packet and timing chip pickup:
- Saturday, August 15—9:00 AM-1:00 PM Competition Center
- Sunday, August 16—8:00 AM-8:30 AM Competition Center
| Saturday, August 15 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 9 AM-1 PM | Racer Packet & Chip Pickup | Competition Center |
| 10 AM-6 PM | Lift Serviced Race Practice | Whiffletree |
| 4-7 PM | Live Music & Food | The Beach |
| Sunday, August 16 | ||
| 8 AM -8:30 AM | Racer Packet Pickup | Competition Center |
| 8:30 AM | Race Timing Pickup & Briefing | Competition Center |
| 9 AM-1:30 PM | Race | Whiffletree |
| 2 PM | Awards | The Beach |
Discounted practice day lift tickets are available to all registered racers for $25 on Saturday, August 15.
A race-day lift ticket is included in your registration for Sunday, August 16.
The Maine Gravity Series welcomes intermediate through expert riders, with categories designed to be competitive and approachable:
- Enduro—Full race format across all timed stages (3-5 stages), $89 race entry fee
- Enduro Lite—A great entry point for newer enduro racers or those looking for a more approachable race-day experience (2-4 stages). $99 race entry fee
Best male and female results will be recognized across applicable age categories at each event. Series championship standings track combined results across all three races.
Age Categories:
- U14 (all ages)
- 14-18 M/W
- 19-39 M/W
- 40-49 M/W
- 50+ M/W
Enduro Lite (Stages 1-3) Enduro (Stages 1-4) Course Description
- 9 AM—Stage 1: Boulderdash to Tiger Eye (at Chris Rock Jct) to Moose Alley/Middle Jackpot to Lower Jackpot to Lower Tiger Eye.
- Finish at last jump on Tiger Eye.
- 10 AM—Stage 2: Middle Widowmaker to Lower Widowmaker.
- 11 AM—Stage 3: Middle Rock Lobster to Lower Rock Lobster.
- 12 PM—Stage 4: Crusher DH, start below Crusher Jumps, finish above SQ.
Following the race, the award ceremony will take place on the beach beginning at 2 PM.
- Free camping will be available in parking lot D.
- Your vehicle may never be left unattended overnight.
- There are no electric or sewer hookups, public parking lot restrooms, or shower facilities available.
- Campfires (including contained Solo Stove or similar devices) are not permitted.
- All units must be self-contained.
The Widowmaker, located on the second floor of the Sugarloaf Base Lodge, will be serving up food and beverages all weekend long.
- Friday—12:00 PM–7:00 PM
- Saturday—12:00 PM–7:00 PM
- Sunday—11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Volunteer Registration
Want in on the action? Volunteer as a Course Marshal on Sunday, August 16, and support racers and spectators as they navigate the course. Volunteers will be provided with a bag lunch and will also receive a free MTB Lift Ticket for the day.
Bike And Stay
Our Bike and Stay deal is the most convenient way for downhill mountain bikers to experience the Sugarloaf Bike Park.
Purchase an MTB Season Pass or MTB Lift Ticket and automatically qualify for up to 20% savings on stays of one night or more at the Sugarloaf Mountain Hotel or resort vacation rentals.
