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 gained immense popularity among running enthusiasts from around the world. 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—marathon runners continue to record personal-best times while running this course.
With a strict limit of 1,500 participants, registration has reached capacity.
Located in the mountains of Western Maine, the Sugarloaf Marathon follows scenic Route 27 as it passes by the Bigelow Mountain range and follows alongside the Carrabassett River. The course starts in the town of Eustis, traveling through Carrabassett Valley, and finishes in the town of Kingfield. The first 5 miles of the race are relatively flat, as miles 5-10 consist of rolling hills with a steady two-mile climb at mile 8. The last 16 miles have a gradual descent with an elevation loss of 980 feet.
