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Explore local conserved lands and support local land access by running in the Loon Echo Race Series. All proceeds benefit Loon Echo Land Trust, a Bridgton-based non-profit that works to conserve land, protect public access to the outdoors, and build and maintain trails in the Lakes Region.
Race Directors: Addie Casali and Scott Eugley. Contact: raceseries@lelt.org
A good introduction to trail racing, this will take you down to the historic Crooked River and have you exploring the trails of the Crooked River Forest.
When: Sunday, July 27th
Where: Scribners Mills, Scribners Millls Road, Harrison, ME
Race Start: 9:00 am
Bib Pick-up: Race morning 7:00 - 8:45 am (Walk-in registrations are welcome the day of the race, but will be cash only)
Price: $25
Wind your way through the ancient pitch pine forest and take in beautiful views of Foster Pond and the surrounding area. Bald Pate is a much beloved mountain and trail network, this is your chance to experience the best of it!
When: Sunday, August 31st
Where: Five Fields Farm - 720 S Bridgton Rd, Bridgton, ME 04009
Race Start: 9:00 am
Bib Pick-up: Race morning 7:00 - 8:30 am
Price: $35
NEW! Details to be announced.
When: Sunday, August 31st
Where: Five Fields Farm - 720 S Bridgton Rd, Bridgton, ME 04009
Race Start: 7:00 am
Bib Pick-up: Race morning 5:00 - 6:30 am
Price: $75
The third annual Pleasant Mountain half marathon! Take on Southern Maine's tallest mountain. You'll be greeted with technical single-track and traverse across Pleasant Mountain’s iconic ridge.
When: Sunday September 28th
Where: Pleasant Mountain East Lodge - 305 Mountain Road, Bridgton, ME 04009
Race Start: 8:00 am
Bib Pick-up: East Lodge, race morning 6:00 - 7:30am
Prices: $70 (before 5/1/2024), $75 (before 9/1/2024), $80 (starting 9/1/2024)
- All participants receive a tech t-shirt (sign up by 9/1 to guarantee a shirt!), meal ticket, and a beer! (21+)
- Finishers will also receive a 2025 Pleasant Mountain Race finisher medal.
Sign up for 1 race in the series and get $5 off another race in the series! (Coupons do not rollover to following years)
Sign up for any 3 races in the series (Scribners Mill 5k, Bald Pate 10k, Five Fields Farm 50k, and Pleasant Mountain Race) and get a series sweatshirt!
Note: Registration is final and non-refundable. Bibs are non-transferable.
Not interested in running but still want to be involved? Consider volunteering! We are mainly looking for individuals to direct participants at key points on the course and to help participants at the start/finish, and at the aid station. Help our participants stay hydrated, nourished, and on course! Any and all help is greatly appreciated, no experience necessary. Reach out to raceseries@lelt.org with questions and interest.
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