Five Fields Farm 50k

The first addition to the Loon Echo Race Series at the ultra distance! Whether you are a seasoned veteran or looking to break into the ultra distances, this race is sure to challenge your limits.

Bald Pate 10k

Join us for the second 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 31st
Where: Five Fields Farm - 720 S Bridgton Rd, Bridgton, ME 04009
Race Start:
Five Fields Farm 50k - 7:00 am
Bald Pate 10k - 9:00 am
Bib Pick-up:
Five Field Farms 50k - Race morning 5:00 - 6:30 am
Bald Pate 10k - Race morning 7:00 - 8:30 am
Price:
Five Fields Farm 50k - $75
Bald Pate 10k - $35
Note: Registration is final and non-refundable. Bibs are non-transferable.

*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 (Scribner's Mill 5k, Bald Pate 10k, Five Fields Farm 50k, and Pleasant Mountain Race) and get a series sweatshirt!*

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

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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

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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 some small food items.

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 raceseries@lelt.org with questions and interest.

Event's current local time: 4:46 PM ET