How hilly is the XTERRA Sugarloaf Trail Runs Marathon?
The XTERRA Sugarloaf Trail Runs Marathon is described as mountainous. The course listing puts the climb at 1,300 m.
XTERRA Sugarloaf Trail Runs Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
XTERRA Sugarloaf Trail Runs Marathon at a glance
- Typical conditions
- 37/100
- Evidence depth
- 37 verified facts
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
XTERRA Sugarloaf Trail Runs Marathon has known course details for its marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 42 km
- Terrain
- Trail
- Scenery
- Countryside, Mountain, Forest, Riverside
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the XTERRA Sugarloaf Trail Runs Marathon route go?
The XTERRA Sugarloaf Trail Runs Marathon route starts at Sugarloaf Village, 5092 Sugarloaf Access Rd, Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947. Underfoot, expect singletrack mountain trails that are technical and challenging, with roots, rocks, big climbs, uneven footing and exposed mountain ridges interspersed with flowing woodland sections. It passes Sugarloaf Mountain, Sugarloaf Village, Carrabassett River, Burnt Mountain and Sugarloaf Outdoor Center. $10,000 prize purse awarded across the full and half marathon championship races, drawing elite and amateur trail runners.
What should runners know on race day for the XTERRA Sugarloaf Trail Runs Marathon?
Live music, food and family entertainment run throughout the festival weekend.
Race character
Scenery
- Countryside
- Mountain
- Forest
- Riverside
Atmosphere
- Festival
- Wilderness
- Competitive
Terrain
- Trail
- Elevation character
- Mountainous
- Technicality
- Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 1,300 m
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Men's course record
- 3:34:45 (Grant Colligan)
- Women's course record
- 4:11:06 (Caitlin Patterson)
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
- Qualification status
- Championship
Race day logistics
- Race village
- No
- On-course music
- Live music, food and family entertainment run throughout the festival weekend.
Access and course status
- Start
- Sugarloaf Village, 5092 Sugarloaf Access Rd, Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947.
Course facts
- Course type
- Point To Point
- Surface
- Singletrack mountain trails that are technical and challenging, with roots, rocks, big climbs, uneven footing and exposed mountain ridges interspersed with flowing woodland sections.
- Landmarks
- Sugarloaf Mountain, Sugarloaf Village, Carrabassett River, Burnt Mountain, Sugarloaf Outdoor Center, Moose Pond
- Notable features
- $10,000 prize purse awarded across the full and half marathon championship races, drawing elite and amateur trail runners
- the 2024 edition (World Championship) drew athletes from 28 countries
- Race schedule spreads across the weekend: the 8K Trail Run and Kids Sprint are held on the Saturday and the championship Marathon and Half Marathon on the Sunday, preceded by a Friday community run in prior editions
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 20°CTypical temperature
- 8 kphTypical wind
- 11 mmTypical rainfall
- 37Favourability /100