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Pleasant Mountain Race

Name: Pleasant Mountain Race
Start: 2025-09-28
End: 2025-09-28
Location: Bridgton

Bridgton, United States • 28 Sep 2025

The Pleasant Mountain Race is an annual running event held in Bridgton, Maine, featuring a challenging 21k course that showcases the stunning fall foliage and technical single-track trails of Pleasant Mountain. Participants will face significant elevation gains, including a steep climb up Bald Peak, before navigating the scenic ridge and descending via the Sue’s Way trail. The event includes an afterparty with food, beer for those 21 and older, and live music. Proceeds benefit the Loon Echo Land Trust, supporting land conservation efforts in the region. Registration is required, and participants must prepare with mandatory gear for mountain conditions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Maine Bridgton

Race information

Website Registration

21 km

3600 m+

21k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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