Sugarloaf Uphill Climb 2021

Short review

Maine’s toughest mountain run, the Sugarloaf Uphill Climb returns on Sunday, October 10. 

Starting at the bottom of the SuperQuad, the grueling three-mile course takes runners up nearly 2,500 feet of vertical to the top of Maine’s second-highest peak. The race course follows the Binder trail and work road to the resort’s 4,237’ summit. 

Mandatory bib pickup will take place from 7:30am to 9:30am on The Beach. The race will begin at 10am with a mass start. 

Following the race, racers will descend halfway down the mountain to Bullwinkle’s where lunch and cold beverages will be served. All racers will receive a commemorative gift, lunch, and complimentary beer (21-plus only). Awards will be presented at Bullwinkle’s as soon as results are in for all age categories.

Spectators are welcome to walk up the course or ride the lift to spectate at any point along the racecourse. Spectators also are invited to the awards ceremony at Bullwinkle’s, though food and beverage will be reserved for racers only.

This race will occur rain or shine, and it is not uncommon to encounter snow at the summit of the mountain, so bring plenty of extra layers. Trucks will be provided to transport racer bags from the start line to the finish and will depart 15 minutes prior to the start of the race.

Purchase tickets early for the best deals. Day of registration will not be an option this year. Please be sure to register online! 

$45 until September 23rd. Price increases to $55 until registration closes on October 7th. 

All runners will receive a registration gift and a complimentary lunch at Bullwinkles.

Sunday morning 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM on the Beach. Racers will not be able to pick up a bib after 9:30 AM on race day.

Timing results will be live on Barttiming.com as well as posted here on the registration page and on Facebook. 

Celebrate your accomplishments with a complimentary beverage and lunch at Bullwinkles. Awards will be presented at Bullwinkle’s as soon as results are in for all age categories.

Typically this would require that you successfully complete the Sugarloaf Marathon or 15K, The Flume, and the Uphill Climb. Since we had to cancel the Marathon & 15K due to Covid-19, there will be no triple crown prizes this year. 

If you were registered for the Marathon or 15K prior to the cancellation, and if you successfully complete the Flume on August 28th, and the Uphill Climb on October 10th, you’ll receive a 10% off registration fees for all three races in 2022.