Sun, May 16, 2027

Sugarloaf Marathon and 15K

Carrabassett Valley, ME

Opens Nov 23, 2026Annual since at least 2016
Marathon15K
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About the Sugarloaf Marathon and 15K

The Sugarloaf Marathon and 15K run through the mountains around Carrabassett Valley, so expect real terrain. This is hill country, and the course reflects that. It is not a flat road race; it is the kind of run where the landscape is the whole point, with forests and elevation that ask something of you.

The evening before the race, bib pickup opens in the Maple Room at the Sugarloaf resort. If you miss that window, bibs are also available at the start area on race morning. A pasta dinner runs the same evening before the race, with tickets available at the door if you did not buy one in advance.

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Sugarloaf Marathon and 15K 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

Marathon Results · 2026

497finishers
5:35winner
8:51median
14:46cutoff

Top 3: Adam Quinn (5:35) · Steven Fritzsche (5:36) · Matt Garfield (6:04)

15K Results · 2026

331finishers
50:26winner
1:30:25median
2:57:22cutoff

Top 3: Brady Fluet (50:26) · Tyler White (51:55) · Heather Gallant (53:25)

The Sugarloaf Marathon and 15K has been held every year since at least 2016. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

26.2 Miles5/16/2027 07:00$105
15K5/16/2027 07:30$85

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Where to Stay

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Common Questions About the Sugarloaf Marathon and 15K

Will I finish last at the Sugarloaf Marathon and 15K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 26.2 Miles field finished slower than 8:51, and the last recorded finisher came in around 14:46, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Sugarloaf Marathon and 15K a good first 26.2 Miles?

A field of 497 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 26.2 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Sugarloaf Marathon and 15K?

The 26.2 Miles winner ran 5:35 while the median finisher took 8:51. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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