Sugarloaf Marathon
Sugarloaf Marathon is a sought-after Maine race with a runner cap, mountain views, and one of the Northeast's best-known Boston-qualifier reputations.
Quick facts
- USATF-certified Boston qualifier with a 1,500-runner cap.
- Starts near Eustis, runs through Carrabassett Valley, and finishes in Kingfield.
- One of Maine's better-known fast-course marathon options.
- Popular enough that field-size pressure matters each year.
About the Sugarloaf Marathon
The Sugarloaf Marathon has a very specific appeal: serious runners know it as a capped-field Maine race with real scenery and real performance intent. It sells out for a reason, and that reason is not generic spring-marathon scarcity.
Course
The course starts near Eustis, follows Route 27 through Carrabassett Valley, and finishes in Kingfield. The first 10 miles are not free, but the long gradual descent over the second half is what gives the race its reputation as one of Maine's fastest courses.
Race-day weather
Mountain mornings in western Maine are often cool enough to help early pacing, and that is part of why the race draws Boston-qualifier chasers. Conditions can still shift over the later miles, especially if the sun gets stronger on the more open descent.
Past Sugarloaf Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, May 16, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Sunday, May 17, 2026 | Completed | Open results |
| 2025 | Sunday, May 11, 2025 | Completed | Open results |
| 2024 | Sunday, May 12, 2024 | Completed | Open results |
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Sugarloaf Marathon FAQ
When is the Sugarloaf Marathon?
The 2027 Sugarloaf Marathon is on Sunday, May 16, 2027.
Is Sugarloaf Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. Sugarloaf Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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