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Sugarloaf Marathon and 15K

Date
May 17, 2026
Distance
Sugarloaf Marathon · Sugarloaf 15K

From the Organizer

We are excited to announce the Sugarloaf Marathon & 15K will be held Sunday, May 17, 2026, and registration is now open to the public.

Registration

Marathon registration starts at $105. Prices will increase after the first 50 runners sign up. 

15K registration starts at $80. Prices will increase after the first 100 runners sign up. 

Registration will close on Sunday, April 5th, 2026 

There are no refunds or deferrals permitted. 

Race Adjustments

Race adjustments include switching from one person to another, or personal information updates. All race adjustments can be made through your Runsignup profile through the April 5th deadline. No adjustments will be allowed after the deadline. If you have questions, please email the race director at marathon@sugarloaf.com

Race Information

-The Marathon cut-off time is 6 hours and 30 minutes

-Bib pick-up will be in the Maple Room on Saturday, May 16th from 3pm-7pm

-Bib pick-up is also available at the start locations morning off. (Please pick-up bibs 30 minutes prior to the start time)

-If you didn't pre-purchase a pasta dinner meal ticket, they will be available at the door. 

Distances & Pricing

Sugarloaf Marathon7 AMRegister →
Sugarloaf 15K7:30 AMRegister →

Race Location

About This Sport

From Endurance Grid's Founder

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.

The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.

Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.

The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.

How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.

Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Sugarloaf Marathon and 15K?
Sugarloaf Marathon and 15K is a running event held in Carrabassett Valley, ME. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
When and where is the Sugarloaf Marathon and 15K?
Sunday, May 17, 2026 in Carrabassett Valley, ME at 5092 Access Road, Carrabassett Valley, ME. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Sugarloaf Marathon and 15K?
Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.

Sugarloaf Marathon and 15K

May 17, 2026

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