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Sugarloaf Marathon

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Kingfield
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Race date in 182 days: May 16, 2027 Sun
City · Distance: Kingfield · 42.195km · 15km
Entry fee: $105Varies by event and entry period
Status: SoonSee how to enter ↗

2027Date May 16, 2027 · Entry Nov 23, 2026 ~ Apr 4, 2027

2026

2026Date May 17, 2026

Official website ↗D-day as of Nov 15, 2026

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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

A point-to-point marathon that starts in Eustis, in Maine's western mountains, and runs downhill toward Kingfield.

It is the oldest marathon in Maine and a Boston-qualifying course, so many runners chasing a time come for it.

It is held on a Sunday in mid-May.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 2

Ben CurllRan in 2023 · Finish time 3:26:45

“Finally a breakthrough Marathon!”

The runner held back on the 7-to-10-mile up-and-down stretch and picked up the pace over the last 16 miles. The runner recommended downhill training and advised booking lodging before registering.

Read the original on Team RunRun

Salena SykesRan in 2018

“5/5 stars! It's a beautiful run and there is an opportunity to run FAST on this course”

Because it is a one-way downhill, it is good for chasing a personal time, but the runner said miles 8 to 10 are the hardest. The roads are open to traffic, so the runner advised watching out for the weather and road surface.

Read the original on Team RunRun

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Sugarloaf Marathon Running Route
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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

First come, first served

Entry cost $105

Entry is first come, first served through RunSignup.

Prices rise after the initial entries, and refunds and deferrals are not allowed.

Name changes can be made in your account until April 4.

Organizer's page

Official race website Entry options

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Your 42.195km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 7:00

Time limit6 hours 30 minutes

Event	Gather	Start	Time limit	Entry fee	Field size	Bib pickup
Marathon42.195km	06:30	07:00	13:30	$105	1,500	30 min before start
Sugarloaf 15K15km	07:00	07:30	—	$85	—	30 min before start

START

Cathedral Pines Campground, 945 Arnold Trail, Eustis, Maine

Start · Google Maps

FINISH

Near Kingfield, Maine

the official site gives no details on the finish location

Cutoff
Only the marathon limit of 6 hours 30 minutes is published; there are no split time limit times.

Runners start · local time — Marathon 7:00 a.m., 15K 7:30 a.m. (2027 schedule)

The Sugarloaf Marathon is the longest-running marathon in Maine;

the 2026 edition was its 42nd.

The marathon is a point-to-point course that starts at Cathedral Pines Campground in Eustis,

follows the Carrabassett Valley downhill and finishes near Kingfield.

The official press release describes a gentle downhill of about 26 km (16 miles) and calls it one of the fastest course in the Northeast.

The appeal is the forest scenery, with rivers, lakes and Sugarloaf Mountain alongside.

Early on, though, there is a rolling stretch (miles 7-10 according to race reports), and if you go out too fast, your legs can tire on the later downhills.

It is a USATF-certified course and the field is capped at 1,500.

In 2026, about 900 runners ran the marathon and 15K combined,

and every participant received a commemorative T-shirt, a finisher's finisher medal and a post-race meal.

Sponsor revenue goes to a local charitable trust, sending more than $20,000 a year to local organizations.

The race takes place on a Sunday in mid-May, so be prepared for changeable spring weather.

Race reports are mostly positive about both the scenery and the organization, and it is considered a good race for going after a time.

Because the start and finish are in different places, it helps to plan your transport in advance.

Participant benefits

Timing chip

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

Start shuttle

Race expo

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Bib pickup

You can buy a pasta dinner ticket for the day before on site together with your Packet Pickup.
May 15, 2027, 3:00–7:00 p.m.

Maple Room, Sugarloaf Resort, Carrabassett Valley

Google Maps Directions

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the startCathedral Pines Campground, Eustis
Getting to the finishKingfield, ME

Source · checked Nov 11, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Cathedral Pines Campground, Eustis

Marathon start at Cathedral Pines Campground, 945 Arnold Trail, Eustis, ME. No race-specific shuttle information is published; contact marathon@sugarloaf.com.

Map

Getting to the finish

Kingfield, ME

Point-to-point; race headquarters and bib pickup at Sugarloaf Resort, 5092 Access Road, Carrabassett Valley.

Map

Source · checked Nov 11, 2026

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The marathon starts at 7:00 a.m. and the 15K at 7:30 a.m. (2027 schedule).

You can pick up your bib the day before, Saturday, May 15, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Maple Room at Sugarloaf Resort,

or on race day at each start up to 30 minutes before the start.

Race headquarters is at Sugarloaf Resort.

The marathon starts in Eustis and the 15K starts at Ayotte's Country Store in Carrabassett Valley, so the two start locations differ.

The official site gives no information on a race-specific shuttle,

so it is best to check your transport options with the organizer beforehand.

The time limit is 6 hours 30 minutes for the marathon, and no split time limit times are published.

Race reports say some stretches of road are also open to local traffic, so watch the edge of the road.

Reports mention aid stations every 2 miles, but the official site does not list their locations.

Spring weather can range from a chilly morning to midday heat, so bring layers.

Lodging options are limited, and many reports advise booking before registration opens;

registration opens on November 23, so plan around that date.

The last 16 miles are downhill, so doing some downhill training beforehand can reduce the strain on your legs.

A post-race meal is provided after you finish, so agree on a meeting spot with family in advance.

Runners in the 15K start from a different place than marathoners, so check the Packet Pickup location to avoid confusion.

After the finish, pack dry clothes to change into before your body cools down.

Times are local to Kingfield. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on map Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on map Seeing Kingfield with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
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FAQ

When does Sugarloaf Marathon 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sun, May 16, 2027 in Kingfield, United States.

How do I register for Sugarloaf Marathon 2027?

Entry routes: First come, first served.

Registration is handled on the official website.

How much is the Sugarloaf Marathon 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs $105.

What is the time limit for Sugarloaf Marathon 2027?

6 hours 30 minutes.

What distances does Sugarloaf Marathon 2027 offer?

15k · Marathon.

What time should I arrive at the Sugarloaf Marathon 2027 start area?

30 minutes before the start (race-day pickup deadline for bib).

Where does Sugarloaf Marathon 2027 start?

Cathedral Pines Campground, 945 Arnold Trail, Eustis, Maine.

What is the Sugarloaf Marathon 2027 course like?

The Sugarloaf Marathon is the longest-running marathon in Maine;

the 2026 edition was its 42nd.

The marathon is a point-to-point course that starts at Cathedral Pines Campground in Eustis,

follows the Carrabassett Valley downhill and finishes near Kingfield.

Where does Sugarloaf Marathon 2027 finish?

Near Kingfield, Maine (the official site gives no details on the finish location).

What are the Sugarloaf Marathon 2027 cutoff times?

Only the marathon limit of 6 hours 30 minutes is published;

there are no split time limit times.

When does registration for Sugarloaf Marathon 2027 open?

Registration runs from Mon, November 23, 2026 to Sun, April 4, 2027.

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Sugarloaf Marathon

About Sugarloaf Marathon — what makes it special

A day you'll remember,long past the finish line.

The road to your own record

When the city cheers

The trip that follows the run