Welcome to the Mainely Skiing Summer Email! This email will be sent straight to your inbox whenever we release new emails. In this email, we will highlight all the summer activities in or around the Rangeley Area!
Sugarloaf Golf Course Opening Date:
Join fellow Sugarloafers on the course for the Sugarloaf Golf Course opening day. The course opens May 26 and will be open for the season. For more info and to book your tee time, click the link below.
Upcoming Events:
Make sure to add these events to your calendar to keep yourself up to date with the local happenings. Of course, you can always visit our events page, which is constantly getting updated so you can know about the event before anyone else! Click here
| Event Name: | Start Date: | End Date: | Occurrence: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugarloaf Marathon | May 14 | May 14 | One Day |
| Mother’s Day Brunch @ Sunday River | May 14 | May 14 | One Day |
| Sugarloaf Golf Course Opening Day | May 26 | May 26 | One Day |
| Memorial Day Weekend | May 27 | May 29 | Three Days |
| 5th Annual Rangeley Birding Festival | June 9 | June 11 | Three Days |
| Sunday River Tough Mountain Challenge | June 22 | June 22 | One Day |
| 42nd Annual Sugarloaf Ski Club Classic Golf Tournament | June 23 | June 23 | One Day |
| Sunday River Mini Mountain Challenge | June 23 | June 23 | One Day |
| 12/OC Band @ Saddleback | July 5 | July 5 | One Day |
| Xterra Trail Run World Championships @ Sugarloaf | October 1 | October 1 | One Day |
| Oktoberfest 2023 @ Saddleback | October 7 | October 7 | One Day |
Sugarloaf Marathon:
The Sugarloaf Marathon is an official qualifier for the Boston Marathon. We are certified by the United States Track and Field Association (USATF) as an official sanctioned event. Over the years the Sugarloaf Marathon has become extremely popular among running enthusiasts from around the world. With a strict limit of 2,000 participants, this race will sell out. In 2018, 30.1% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon making Sugarloaf the fastest course in Maine and one of the top in the nation.
Located in the mountains of Western Maine, the Sugarloaf Marathon follows scenic route 27 as it winds through the Bigelow Mountain range and follows the Carrabassett River. The course starts in the town of Eustis, travels through Carrabassett Valley and finishes in the town of Kingfield. The first 5 miles of the race are relatively flat, miles 5-10 consist of rolling hills with a steady two-mile climb at mile 8. The last 16 miles has a gradual decent with an elevation loss of 980 feet. Marathon runners continue to record personal-best times while racing Sugarloaf.
- Marathon Start Address:
Cathedral Pines Campground
945 Arnold Trail
Eustis, ME 04936
- Marathon Start Time:
7:00am – Runners and walkers will start at the same time. We ask that walkers start in the far back of the pack.
- Sugarloaf 15K
The Sugarloaf 15K takes place on the last half of the marathon course, starting in Carrabassett Valley and following the Carrabassett River to the town of Kingfield. The course has an elevation loss of 300 feet from start to finish. The course stays on scenic Route 27 with no turns or intersections until the finish line.
- 15K Start Address:
Ayotte’s Country Store
1215 Carrabassett Drive
Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947
- 15K Start Time:
7:30am – Runners and walkers will start at the same time. We ask that walkers start in the far back of the pack.
- Finish Location:
West Kingfield Road Ballfield
832 West Kingfield Road Kingfield, ME 04947
For more information, click the link below:
BIG News From Sunday River:
Just announced – Two new lifts will be taking skiers and riders up the mountains of Sunday River. A new Merrill Hill Triple will access the back side of the mountain and add to the Real Estate options and ski-in, and ski-out house lots. Also, the most highly anticipated announcement, a brand new, Doppelmayr High-Speed, 6-Person Bubble chair will replace the Barker Mountain Express. Both lift upgrades are expected to open for the 2023-2024 ski season. For the latest on the Sunday River 2030 project, click the link below.
Saddleback Webcams:
Have you visited the Saddleback Webcams? With three cameras scattered across the mountain, you’re guaranteed to get the best sunset. You could go back in time if you missed the best part. Click the link below to see last night’s sunset!
Last Chair:
As most of the Maine Mountain Region recovers from the torrential rain which caused flooding, please be cautious when traveling as roads are still being worked on.
Weather:
It’s looking like another great weekend to get outside and enjoy why we all call this state home. Just remember to pack some bug spray… You’ll thank me later!
Good Luck Marathon Runners!
– Keegan
Mainely Skiing 