Uphill Climb
Maine’s toughest mountain run, the Sugarloaf Uphill Climb, returns on Sunday, October 13th. Starting at the bottom of the SuperQuad, the grueling three-mile course takes runners up nearly 2,500 feet of vertical to the top of Maine’s second-highest peak. The race course follows the Binder trail and work road to the resort’s 4,237’ summit.
- Register by Sept 23 for lowest price
- 10am Start
- Post-Race Lunch & Drinks on the BeachFor all racers
Uphill Climb Schedule
7:30-9:30am
Bib Pick Up
Located on The Beach (outside near Base Lodge)
10am
Race Start
Mass start bottom of SuperQuad
12-2pm
Awards & Lunch
The Beach
9:45am
Bag Shuttle Leaves
If you want a bag brought to the finish line, drop it in one of the trucks parked at the start
The Course
- Starting at the SuperQuad, racers will run/hike/trudge about 2400 vertical feet to the summit.
- There will be two water stops along the course, offering water only.
- This race will occur rain or shine, so please plan accordingly and bring plenty of extra layers for the summit.
- No racers will be allowed on-course who have not registered, received a bib, or signed a liability release.
A bag transport vehicle will be provided to take all racers' belongings from the start line to the summit finish line. The bag transport vehicle will leave from the start line at 9:45am. Please mark your bag - we are not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen items.
There is no transportation down the mountain following the race- racers will need to walk back down. Vehicle transport will only be provided for any injured or medically unfit athletes.
Awards and lunch will be held at Bullwinkles following the race. The top two finishers will receive a beautiful Allagash Cruiser Axe created by Brant & Cochran (https://www.bnctools.com/). Each division will also be awarded 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in both the men's and women's categories, with prizes mailed following the race. All participants will receive a custom registration gift and complimentary lunch on the Beach immediately following the race. Microbrew beer will also be complimentary to all racers who are 21+ years old. Proper ID required.
