Known for our “trail paradise”, Sugarloaf is home to over 60 miles of twisting tree-lined trails from base elevation at 1,417 feet to our mountain peak at 4,237 feet, offering a breathtaking natural environment filled with roots and rocks, stream crossings, and unexpected vistas for runners along the way. 

The Sugarloaf festival event weekend is considered the pinnacle event in the XTERRA Trail Run World Series that features 30 qualifying races across 20 countries attracting more than 1,000 professional & amateur athletes and spectators. Marathon (42k) and Half-Marathon (21k) options are available as well as a “Racing Duo” category.

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), Maine Huts & Trails,  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.