Third Annual Alumni Race!
Get ready to lace up your running shoes or take a leisurely stroll as the current XC team dares our esteemed Alumni to a friendly yet exhilarating race. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for some family fun, all are welcome to join us on this memorable occasion!
When: Saturday, August 22nd, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM
Where: MINOT COMMUNITY PARK TRAILS Located behind MINOT CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL
Mark your calendars and gather your loved ones for a morning of fitness, camaraderie, and nostalgia. We can't wait to see you there, ready to hit the trails and create lasting memories!
Schedule of Events:
9:00AM - Race Registration Opens
9:45AM - Kids Fun Run
10:00AM - PRHS XC Alumni Race
12:00PM - BBQ @Poland Regional High School
1:00PM - Kickball Game
Five Fields Farm 50k This is a figure-8, three lap course that navigates through the Bald Pate Preserve and Holt Pond Preserve. Each lap finishes with a section right through the heart of the apple orchard. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or looking to break into the ultra distances, this race is sure to challenge you. Bald Pate 10k Join us for the third annual Bald Pate 10k! Wind your way through the ancient pitch pine forest and take in beautiful views of Foster Pond and the surrounding area. This is a challenging course that features steep climbs and technical terrain. Details When: Sunday, August 30thWhere: Five Fields Farm - 720 S Bridgton Rd, Bridgton, ME 04009Race Start: Five Fields Farm 50k - 7:00 amBald Pate 10k - 9:00 amBib Pick-up: Five Field Farms 50k - Race morning 6:00 - 6:45 am Bald Pate 10k - Race morning 7:00 - 8:45 amPrice:Five Fields Farm 50k - $75Bald Pate 10k - $35 There are no official cutoff times, although we prefer all runners finish before sunset.*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 (Crooked River 5k, Bald Pate 10k, Five Fields Farm 50k, and Pleasant Mountain Race) and get a series hoodie! NEW THIS YEAR: Sign up for any 3 races in the series and get entered to win a $150 gift card for Canyon Wren Coaching with Acadia Gantz!!*All proceeds benefit the Loon Echo Land Trust, a non-profit that works to conserve land in the Lakes Region, including Bald Pate Mountain. The Five Fields Farm 50k Course This course features trails from both the Bald Pate and Holt Pond Preserves, starting and finishing at the Five Fields Farm apple orchard. Be prepared for steep climbs, technical and narrow singletrack, and long rolling terrain! This is a three lap, figure-8 course. Each lap is a little over 10 miles with 1350' of elevation gain. Course map and elevation profile located in race photos. Note: Small segments of this course do cross private
property. They have allowed us to use those sections of the trail for this race. Please treat landowners and their property with respect during the race and refrain from training on private property prior to the race.Start at Five Fields Farm, traverse the xc ski trail that connects to the Bald Pate parking lot, head down Moose Trail until you reach Pate Trail. Take a left up Pate Trail and continue to the Bald Pate summit. Take Foster Pond Lookout Trail off of the summit and connect onto Town Farm Brook Trail. Follow Town Farm Brook until you reach Fosterville Road, take a left onto Knapp Road and connect onto Holt Pond trail. Loop Holt Pond going clockwise, using Chaplins Mill Road to connect to the other side of the pond (Southern Shore Trail). Connect back onto Knapp Road, then Fosterville Road, back to Town Farm Brook Trail. At the Town Farm Brook Trail and Five Fields Farm Trail junction, turn right onto the Five Fields Farm trail. This takes you through the apple orchard and to the
finish.Link to gpx file here: Five Fields Farm 50k Course gpx The Bald Pate 10k Course This is a rugged course that features everything a trail enthusiast could ask for, all packed into 10 kilometers and 1800' of elevation gain! Technical single-track, steep climbs, bombing downhills, mud, and scenic vistas. Course map and elevation profile located in race photos.Start at Five Fields Farm, traverse the xc ski trail that connects to the Bald Pate parking lot, head down Moose Trail for 1 mile, turn left up the west side of the South Face Loop trail to start the first climb, continue straight onto the Foster Pond Lookout Trail, continue right on the Foster Pond Lookout Trail for an out-and-back at the viewpoint, continue on your way back from the viewpoint to the junction of Foster Pond Lookout and Bob Chase, take a left to climb up Bob Chase, follow Bob Chase all the way through the summit, then head down the east side of the South Face Loop Trail, continue on South Face Loop Trail until you
reach the Pate Trail junction, take a right and climb up Pate trail (Steep at 40% grade!) to the summit, turn left at the summit and back to the west side of the South Face Loop Trail, descend the South Face Loop Trail back onto Moose Trail, continue through the Bald Pate parking lot to the xc ski trail, to the finish at Five Fields Farm.Link to gpx file here: Bald Pate 10k Course gpx*Note: gpx map doesn't include the snowmobile connector trail from Five Fields Farm to the Bald Pate Preserve Trailhead. The gpx starts at the Bald Pate Trailhead. Five Fields Farm 50k Aid Station There will be two aid stations along the course, not counting the start/finish. The first aid station is shared with the 10k, at the Bob Chase/Foster Pond Lookout/Town Farm Brook Junction, about 2.5 miles in from the start/finish. This station will have water, Tailwind, and light snacks. The second aid station will be located on the Holt Pond Loop at the Grist Mill Road Trailhead, roughly 5 miles in from the
start/finish. This station will have water, Tailwind, gels, and some more substantial snack items. With it being a three lap course, the start/finish will also serve as an aid station. There will be water, Tailwind, and your classic ultra favorites (chips, cheese quesadillas, pb & j sandwiches). Starting at noon there will also be a cookout with burgers and hot dogs! Bald Pate 10k Aid Station There will be one aid station. This will be located at the junction of Bob Chase and Foster Pond Lookout Trail, approximately 3 miles in. The aid station will have water, Tailwind, and light snacks. Volunteers 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
[email protected] with questions and interest. Sponsors Event's current local time: 4:21 AM ET
UCan 5K & Kids Fun Run – A Community Tradition Continues
Join us on Saturday, August 29th as we proudly host the second year of the revived UCan 5K, a cherished community tradition held in loving memory of Candace Woolston. This meaningful event celebrates community spirit, wellness, and the enduring legacy of a beloved community member.
Participants will enjoy a scenic 5K course showcasing the natural beauty of Raymond, including picturesque views of Sebago Lake. The race will begin and end at Sheri Gagnon Memorial Park, traveling along familiar local roads that make this event both memorable and enjoyable for runners and walkers of all abilities.
In addition to the 5K, we are excited to offer a Kids Fun Run prior to the main event—providing our youngest community members an opportunity to participate and promote healthy, active lifestyles.
Proceeds from this year’s UCan 5K will directly benefit four outstanding organizations dedicated to strengthening our community.
We invite you to run, walk, and rally around this special cause as we continue building momentum in the second year of bringing this important tradition back to Raymond.
Registration is now open. Shirts are not guaranteed for participants who register after August 1st.
Our Mission
The Triple Crown strives to organize a series of quality running races that create a better sense of community, promote healthy activities, and raise support for and awareness of three partnering charitable organizations: the Auburn-Lewiston YMCA, the Fletcher Foundation, and the Bridge Run Foundation.
General Information
The Triple Crown is a running series in Lewiston/Auburn, Maine; consisting of three 5K races (YMCA Fit Fest-June 7th, Emily's Run-July 19th, and The Bridge Run-August 23rd) held throughout the summer, open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Participants can run an individual race or run all the races in the Series!
Each 5K race is capped at 800 participants
First 100 paid registrants receive a free gift
USATF certified courses, chip-timing, refreshments, music, prize drawings, and apparel for sale.
Free registration for all children ages 14 and under and all adults 75 and over for all the Triple Crown 5K races!
Prizes to overall winners and 5 year age category awards!
Complimentary prize to all Triple Crown finishers!
Grand prize raffle for all Triple Crown finishers!
All 5K races start promptly at 8:30 AM.
Your age on Bridge Run Race Day, August 23, 2026 will be used for entire series.
Children 14 & Under, Seniors 75 & Over, and Adaptive Racers - FREE
Adaptive Racers (Example: Wheelchair) - Please Contact Event Organizers for registration details
Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
(Weather Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026)
We are excited to return to the “rock pile” for the 53st Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb (MWARBH) presented by Tin Mountain Conservation Center! Tin Mountain Conservation Center is a non profit which provides opportunities to experience nature as the ultimate classroom.
In fact, this summer you have two opportunities to pedal to the top of Mt. Washington! These event notes are for the main event, the supported, timed, exciting, and not-to-miss festival.
This year our maximum capacity is 500 riders! We expect registration to fill quickly. Do not wait to register!
The 2026 Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb registration policies are:
The entire registration process shall be at the sole discretion of the event organizers and their decisions and interpretations shall be final and binding.
Event organizers shall not be responsible for incomplete entries or declined credit cards.
Your age on December 31, 2026 determines your racing group for time and awards.
Funds raised through PledgeReg are non-refundable.
There is no "day-of" registration. If this policy changes, announcements will be made through email blasts and social media closer to race day.
Cancellations - Riders may cancel for a refund of the amount paid at the time of registration, minus a $50 administration fee until July 1, 2026 at 5 pm EST. Cancellations must be emailed directly to the event director prior to July 1, 2026 at 5 pm EST for a refund minus the $50 administration fee.
Weather and Race Conditions Disclaimer - Understand you are registering to participate in a race where the venue is Mt. Washington, noted for extreme and rapidly changing weather conditions. You also understand that ice, snow, very high winds, hard driving rain or any other force majeure may necessitate delay of the event to the rain date (Sunday, August 16, 2026) or a cancellation. Weather or safety-related decisions regarding the event will be made by the event directors through consultation with the Mt. Washington Auto Road, NH State Parks, and/or local emergency personnel. Weather and safety-related decisions may be made in the days leading to the event or at the event. It is your responsibility to get event insurance and understand that if the event is canceled, there are no refunds.
If the race is canceled on both days due to weather or any other force majeure (natural or human, unforeseen, unavoidable, external or irresistible event), your entry fee will be graciously accepted as a donation to Tin Mountain. Sorry, no refunds.
Early Access to Registration - Early registration access is also provided to those who have raced 10 or more times since 2005 or have confirmed with the race director their race history prior to registration opening.
Registration Category Limits - There are a total of 500 registration spots for 2026! In addition to individual hillclimbers, we also have an alternative bike category and a tandem team category. The alternative bikes category includes any type of human-powered bike – unicycle, fixies, single speed. Alt bikes race against each other for the podium spots. Unicycle vs. fixie...who would win??
Ebikes - Ebikes or any type of pedal assist bikes are not permitted in this event. This includes any type of pedal electric bike, low speed electric bicycle or bike that utilizes pedaling-electric power or electric or motorized power. All riders must participate on a bike without assistance. Dying to ride your ebike up the rockpile? There will be 25 spots reserved for ebikes for the July 2026 Ride the Rockpile event. Registration opens on January 15th 2026.
Waitlisted Riders: My advice, if you want to race and you don’t get in, go for the waitlist! Do not hesitate. Bikereg only charges you if you are moved into the race. Waitlisted riders are placed in the race to fill spots in the order registered, no exceptions. If you don’t register for the waitlist, you will likely miss these opportunities. Registration for the waitlist closes on July 27 and we will move riders off the waitlist, if possible, until August 10, 2026.
Good to Know Registration and Important Cut Off Dates:
January 1st, 2026, 9 am EST: Registration is open for those with an early registration password.
January 15th, 2026 9 am EST: Registration opens to everyone. Once a category fills, the waitlist starts. *Note, some categories DO NOT have a waitlist and this is indicated in the category description. Advice, get on a waitlist! Almost everyone in 2025 on the waitlist got in!
LAST CHANCE TO CANCEL FOR A REFUND - July 1, 2026 at 5 pm EST – Cut-off date for canceling registration and being refunded. Cancellations prior to July 1, 2026 at 5 pm EST will be refunded the amount paid at the time of registration, minus a $50 administration fee.
After July 1, 2026 at 5 pm EST, refunds for canceled registrations are no longer allowed. Transfers are allowed (see item #15).
On July 27, 2026 at 5 pm EST or sooner if the event is full – On-line registration closes for all categories. The ability to transfer your registration ends. The ability to edit your entry ends.
July 27, 2026 – Fundraising Charge Date (see item #14 below for more information) – For participants who are fundraising, if you have not raised the minimum you selected by this date, your credit card will be charged.
August 4, 2026 - If you opted to fundraise and are not able to raise the minimum to meet the registration fee of $450, your credit card on file will be charged the remaining balance between July 27, 2026 and August 4, 2026. There will be two attempts to charge your card and then it will be considered a failed credit card authorization. If payment of the minimum balance is not resolved by August 4, your registration will be forfeited with no refund. Make sure to check your email and spam mail if you have not raised the minimum by July 27, 2026.
August 5, 2026 at 5 pm EST – On-line purchase of extra food tickets ends.
August 10, 2026 at 5 pm is the waitlist cutoff date which is the final date waitlisted riders agree to have their credit cards charged. After August 10, the race director may allow waitlisted riders a day-of registration on a first come first serve basis. This will be communicated closer to event time.
If you choose to fundraise more, select the “SUMMIT or PEAK” category option. You will be charged $150 at the time of registration, which secures your spot. You will receive an email to set up a Pledge Reg page. The minimum amount to fundraise is $300 to meet the $450 registration fee. Or $850 to meet the $1,000 SUMMIT pledge. During the registration process, you will agree to a delayed charge of the difference between the amount raised and your pledge. If you are unable to raise the minimum pledge by July 27, 2026 you are responsible for that difference and will be charged the unmet minimum balance. If payment of the minimum balance is not resolved by August 4, your registration will be forfeited with no refund.
But don’t stop at the minimum! This year we will be offering fundraising incentives at the different levels starting at $450 total raised.
1 | $450 fundraising gets you an event custom Bivo bottle
2 | $550 fundraising gets you all of the above plus a cool 8x11 event art card and year membership to TMCC
3 | $750 fundraising gets you all of the above plus a custom LL Bean puffy jacket
4 | $3000 fundraising gets you all of the above plus lifetime membership to TMCC (plus the fancy pin), normally the $3k tier
Why fundraise for Tin Mountain Conservation Center? Tin Mountain is over 40 years old and has been presenting/hosting this event since 1996. Once all the MWARBH bills are paid, the remaining sponsorships, entrance fees, and funds raised support Tin Mountain’s mission to deliver experiential environmental education programs to schools and communities in the greater Mt. Washington valley and western Maine. For more than 25 years, TMCC and the Auto Road have worked together to give cyclists the opportunity to experience the full forces and beauty of nature. The annual MWARBH is Tin Mountain’s largest fundraising event and your commitment to race and raise funds helps support our mission. Thank you.
How does the invite process work for participants to transfer their registration to someone else?
If a participant wishes to transfer their registration to a different participant they can choose to do so if the event director has enabled this feature. They can click on ‘Edit’ under their entry and choose ‘Transfer Registration’. Here they will be prompted to enter in the email address of the person receiving the transfer and click the button again.
Once the email has been sent, the person receiving the transfer will need to go through the checkout process to receive the transferred registration. They will need to go through this process regardless of if the transfer includes a surcharge. Once the transfer is successful the original participant will receive a confirmation email.
For participants in the fundraising category who want to transfer their registration, they will keep their fundraising page and a new one will be created for the recipient of the transfer. Funds raised are non-refundable.
Driving to the summit is authorized by the Mt. Washington Auto Road and drivers need to be aware of the rules and regulations regarding use of the Auto Road. We encourage all riders and drivers to review the vehicle restrictions and other information posted on the Mount Washington Auto Road site: Click Here for Auto Road vehicle Restrictions as well as the information presented here.
Auto Passes for 2026 – As a registered rider, you will receive one “Auto Pass” with your bib/race number pick up. The “Auto Pass” is not free, it grants you access to drive through the gates and up mountain. Give it to your driver BEFORE they drop you off. Your support driver will need to have that Auto Pass to be permitted to drive to the summit and is subject to the passage fees described below. Fees will be paid at the toll house. The toll house is open on race morning from 6 am to 7:45 am. All support vehicles must be heading up by 7:45 am (subject to change and all details will be communicated to riders closer to the event). Note, the Auto Road rates on August 15, 2026 will apply. Refer to the Auto Road’s website linked above for current rates.
A driver with:
0 Auto Passes – The driver is not permitted to drive to the summit before the race.
1 Auto Pass – This driver is expected to pay normal passage fees for the Auto Road at the current Auto Road rate for car + driver plus the rate for an additional adult and/or child (ages 5-12; under 5 is free). Weight limit restrictions apply*. See Auto Road website.
2 Auto Passes + Passengers – This car + driver will receive FREE passage on the Auto Road and pay the rate for an additional adult and/or child (5-12; under 5 is free). Weight limit restrictions apply*. See Auto Road website.
3+ Auto Passes – This car + driver will receive FREE passage on the Auto Road and is not permitted to have any passengers. Weight limit restrictions apply*. See Auto Road website.
The interior weight in the support driver’s vehicle cannot exceed 900 lbs coming down (driver, passengers, bikes, gear). Please add up the weight of each passenger and any additional luggage to make sure it is under the vehicle restrictions on the Auto Road website (https://mt-washington.com/drive-yourself/auto-road-vehicle-restrictions). This is a CRITICAL safety issue on the Auto Road. Tested over and over again, we have found that if you put more than 1,000 lbs in most automobiles, the weight is too much for the transmission to hold back the vehicle on the steep grades. It can cause you to use your brakes too much, which will lead to overheated brakes, or worse. Please keep the interior weight of the car in check.
Direct any questions relating to the Mt. Washington Auto Road to Greg and Benjamin at [email protected].
Top Notch – Top Notch riders stage first. These are Cat Pro-1-2 riders or those who completed the MWARBH race in 1:20 or less in the past eight years.
Individual Hillclimbers & Alternative Bikes – These categories will start in waves by age group. Medals will be given to age group winners. Race age is determined by your age on December 31, 2026. Some waves may be combined.
https://www.eastsidebikeguides.com
This information is subject to change. Please check the race website frequently for updates and changes and/or follow the event on Facebook.
Join us for some Trail work and some fun. We plan to work on the trails both Saturday and Sunday from 8-12. We are planning to work on a new downhill trail build and some general maintenance depending on how many people we get.
After the work we will have a group ride and then a barbeque at the group site we have reserved in Moose Brook State Park.
Join us for the day or camp in the group site for the weekend! It will be available Friday and Saturday night for anyone who wishes to camp!
We will have a short annual meeting at some point during the BBQ to update people on our work over the last year and what we have coming up next year.
There is no cost for this event and the registration just helps us understand how we will allocate resources for trail work and how much food to buy.
In 2026, the Ruck for the Fallen will unite members of our community to honor our fallen Service Members in a 10k obstacle course race hosted at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester, ME. We do this in tribute of those men and women from our local community whose lives were lost while serving in our nation's Armed Forces and who fought to defend the freedoms of America that we enjoy each and every day.
During this race, participants will strap packs to their backs and ruck through the beautiful (yet challenging) trails of Pineland Farms before undertaking "The Crucible," a series of 20+ obstacles that will test your strength, will, and endurance before crossing the finish line and earning your place amongst the elite.
Challenge. Serve. Inspire. These are the three pillars of R4TF that we encourage each member of our community to emulate. Together, we will carry forth the selfless service and extraordinary character that was exemplified by each of our fallen heroes. By doing so, we will remember them and continue to live a life worthy of their sacrifice.
Last Man Standing Ultramarathon is a backyard ultra race held on the pristine, wooded trails of Pineland Farms in New Gloucester, Maine. The course is a 4.2 mile loop with double track and some moderate elevation gain.
The LMS course is as inviting as it is challenging. Those who are new to trail running and the backyard ultra format may find themselves completing new personal best distances. Trail veterans will push against their toughest limits and break through them!