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Sugarloaf Uphill Climb

Runners go straight up Sugarloaf's ski trails, about 2,500 vertical feet in roughly three miles, to the 4,237-foot summit (sometimes in snow), then hike down for lunch and a free beer.

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Fun Run Atlas · Maine

Novelty course · Carrabassett Valley, ME

Sugarloaf Uphill Climb is a fun run on a one-of-a-kind course in Carrabassett Valley, Maine, with a verified date of October 11, 2026.

Confirmed
When
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
Start 10:00 AM
Sunday of Sugarloaf Homecoming Weekend (Columbus Day weekend)
Where
Sugarloaf Resort (SuperQuad base)
5092 Access Rd
Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947 · Franklin
Directions
Entry
$55
Register
Organized by
Sugarloaf

What to expect

  • ski mountain
  • uphill
  • summit finish
  • beer at finish
  • lunch included
  • hiking poles allowed

2026 Confirmed

Sunday, October 11, 2026

  • Sun, Oct 11, 2026

Checked Sun, Oct 4, 2026 against the official source.

2027 Projected

Date TBA

About the run

A mass-start mountain run from the base of the SuperQuad to the summit of Maine's second-highest peak, held during Sugarloaf's Homecoming Weekend.

The run

Distances
~3 miles uphill
Season
Fall
Swag
Lunch and complimentary beer (21+)
Benefits
Adaptive sports program (per aggregator)

Nearby

Sources

Details checked against the race’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.