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The Land of Light 100k

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

The Land of Light 100k race photoNorway
US
Jonas Tisell · CC BY 4.0No machine-readable author provided. Jonathunder assumed (based on copyright cla · CC BY-SA 3.0
Race date Oct expected
October 2027
City · Distance
Norway · 100km
Entry fee
$135From the 2026 edition
2027Date October 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Oct 11, 2026 · Entry ~ Oct 10, 2026 · Entry fee $145 · Start 09:00
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 17, 2026
The Land of Light 100k race photo
Jonas Tisell · CC BY 4.0
The Land of Light 100k race photo
No machine-readable author provided. Jonathunder assumed (based on copyright cla · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About The Land of Light 100k — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

This race runs across six different trails.

Proceeds go to two Maine nonprofit organizations.

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.

The Land of Light 100k runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

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

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

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

Full recap

TruStrength Media · Full recap

View on YouTube

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 enter The Land of Light 100k — registration routes

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.

From the 2026 edition
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

The Land of Light 100k course map and elevation

Your 100km

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

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 09:00
EventStart
100K solo (25k running & 75k cycling)100km09:00
not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.

START

Virgil Parris Preserve, Norway, ME

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Hawk Mt overlook

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A 100 km human-powered event combining 25 km of running and 75 km of cycling, riding between six trail areas and running at each.

The race is held in a human-powered format, splitting a 100km distance between running and cycling,

and participants cannot use a vehicle to move between sections —

they must travel by bike.

Of the total 100km, about 25km is running and the remaining roughly 75km is cycling.

The course begins with a 3km warm-up loop at Virgil Parris Preserve, then continues through a 5km section at Roberts Farm,

a steep 4km lollipop course at Noyes Mt, an 8km lollipop course at Shepard's Farm, and a 4-5km loop in the Crooked River area, in that order.

It finishes with a cycling section to Hawk Mt.

Aid stations
Full aid at Robert's Farm and Shepard's Farm; water only at Noyes Mountain and Hawk Mountain. This is a cupless race, so bring a cup or bottle

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

From the most recent edition

Start shuttle 2026

Aid stations 2026

This may change for the next edition.

Where and when to collect your The Land of Light 100k race bib

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

Pick up your bib at the expo

The Land of Light 100K in Norway, Maine, with packet pickup information not publicly available.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNo public transit; start at the Virgil Parris Preserve on Sodom Rd, Buckfield, ME
  • Getting to the finishHawk Mountain overlook, near Harrison, ME
  • Transit cardThe Land of Light 100k takes place near the small town of Norway, ME, a rural New England area with no…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No public transit; start at the Virgil Parris Preserve on Sodom Rd, Buckfield, ME

This is Norway, MAINE, not Norway, Michigan. Unusual multi-sport format: course totals 25k of running plus 75k of human-powered cycling between six different trail-system parcels.

Rural western-Maine trail/preserve venue — no public transit, car or organized shuttle access only. A shuttle runs from RADR Field in Harrison to the start (100K solo only).

Map

Getting to the finish

Hawk Mountain overlook, near Harrison, ME

Finish overlooks Bear Pond toward Sebago from the Hawk Mountain summit area.

Map

Start shuttle

Official shuttle via a 'RideShare' partnership, but limited to solo 100k racers: leave car at RADR Field Complex in Harrison, ME, get shuttled (with bike) to the Virgil Parris start.

Transit card

The Land of Light 100k takes place near the small town of Norway, ME, a rural New England area with no dedicated transit smart card. A rental car is the practical way to reach the venue; cash/card works for tolls or parking.

Source · checked Aug 24, 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.

Since the format requires switching between running and cycling to finish, participants need both trail running shoes and a bike,

and it's worth confirming in advance that support-vehicle transport between sections is not permitted.

The Noyes Mountain section is described as a steep lollipop course and is considered one of the trickiest points in the course for managing pace.

Registration is through UltraSignup.

Times are local to Norway. 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.

Huge Farmhouse Estate on South Pond with Extreme Privacy: Host Weddings

Accommodation · 1.7km

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Portland｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Portland International Airport Jetport

$437

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Hotels near the The Land of Light 100k start line in Norway

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Huge Farmhouse Estate on South Pond with Extreme Privacy: Host Weddings

Accommodation · 1.7km

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Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Portland｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Portland International Airport Jetport

$437

View on Klook

What to see in Norway after the race

Seeing Norway with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Norway.

Total cost and budget for The Land of Light 100k

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about The Land of Light 100k

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Norway runners' room

Frequently asked questions about The Land of Light 100k

FAQ
When was The Land of Light 100k 2026 held?

It was held on Sun, October 11, 2026. The next race is October 2027.

When does The Land of Light 100k 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in October 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sun, October 11, 2026.

How much is the The Land of Light 100k 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $145.

What distances does The Land of Light 100k 2027 offer?

Ultra. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does The Land of Light 100k 2027 start?

The race starts at 09:00. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does The Land of Light 100k 2027 start?

Virgil Parris Preserve, Norway, ME. (From the 2026 edition)

What is the The Land of Light 100k 2027 course like?

The race is held in a human-powered format, splitting a 100km distance between running and cycling,

and participants cannot use a vehicle to move between sections —

they must travel by bike.

Of the total 100km, about 25km is running and the remaining roughly 75km is cycling.

Where does The Land of Light 100k 2027 finish?

Hawk Mt overlook. (From the 2026 edition)

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