Event Details:

Location: Carrabassett Valley
Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
Time: All Day
Link: sugarloaf.com

Event Information:

The Sugarloaf Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier and a United States Track and Field Association (USATF) sanctioned event. It follows scenic route 27 through the Bigelow Mountain range and the Carrabassett River. Please note that the deadline to sign up for the race is Tuesday, April 1.

Bib Info:

Registration packet & bib pickup will take place in the Maple Room of the Sugarloaf Base Lodge on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 3:00-7:00 PM.

Bib Pick up Address on May 16th: 

Maple Room of the Sugarloaf Base Lodge
5012 Access Road
Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947

Unclaimed bibs on May 11th: 
Any unclaimed bibs on May 16 will be brought to the race start locations on Sunday morning, May 17. These are for registered racers only—we will not be handing out unclaimed bibs to unregistered racers wishing to run the race. Runners who miss bib pick up can pick up their race shirt at the finish line—we will not be mailing shirts. Race shirts are for runners who participate in the 2026 race, not for deferred runners.

• Marathon morning of bib pickup: 6:00am-6:30am
• 15K morning of bib pickup: 6:15am-7:00am

Please note: runners WILL NOT be able to switch races the morning of, this must be done in advance before April 5, 2026, or at bib pickup located in the Sugarloaf base lodge on Saturday, May 16, 2026.

Shuttles:

Shuttles to the Marathon & 15K starts are provided free of charge to racers only. Multiple buses will be provided at each specified location and time below. This transportation is from the Sugarloaf Mountain Base Area to the race start locations, and from the finish line back to the Base Area.

Transportation from Finish
A shuttle will begin return trips from the finish line in Kingfield around 9 AM and will run as necessary or when full until the event concludes. Return to either the 15K start (Ayotte’s) or the Sugarloaf Mountain Hotel.

Baggage Shuttles/Warming Buses
There will be baggage shuttles and warming buses at both the Marathon & 15K start locations. All bags being transported via baggage shuttle must have the colored bracelet attached to the outside. Bracelets will be provided at bib pick up. Bags will be transported to the finish line and organized by bracelet color. Please note runners must provide their own bag and Sugarloaf is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Parking:

Finish Line Parking
Paid parking available adjacent to the finish area; entrance first right south of the West Kingfield Rd. $5 FEE benefits the Doing Good in the Hood Fund which provides support services to Kingfield residents in need, including heating fuel, grocery assistance, money donations to the local food pantry, transportation to medical treatments and more. Paid parking will also be available at Country Mutt for $5.

There is no parking permitted along Route 27 In Kingfield nor at local businesses such as Mainely Provisions, Sillanpaa’s Trading Post, or Kingfield Woodsman. Vehicles left at these locations may be ticketed or towed at the owner’s expense

Race Info:

Marathon Start Address:
Cathedral Pines Campground
945 Arnold Trail
Eustis, ME 04936

Marathon Start Time:

7:00am – Runners will start at the same time. Walkers are not permitted for the marathon.

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

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