Wildlands Summit Run

Event overview

The 32nd Annual Wildlands Summit Run takes place on Great Pond Mountain. The event is a fundraiser for the Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust (GPMCT), a non-profit land trust in Hancock County, Maine that works to conserve open spaces and create trail systems. The event was established in 1993. GPMCT merchandise will be available for purchase and there will be a gathering for food and awards after the races. The first 45 online registrants receive a limited edition GPMCT hat; the hat is only available to those who register online.

Courses and logistics

• 6.2-mile Summit Run to the summit of Great Pond Mountain on single-track trails.
• 1-mile Fun Run down the Picnic Trail to the Dead River and back.

The 6.2-mile course uses forested single-track trails with roots, rocks, mud, scenic lookouts, and granite slabs, and includes an ascent to the summit followed by a descent that uses downhill mountain bike trails with berms. The descent finishes on Dead River Road at Half-Mile Field. Walkers are welcome for the events. Course details are subject to change.

Parking is via the GPMCT Dead River Trailhead Gate in Orland on Don Fish Road (past the Fish Hatchery); drivers should follow directions on the gravel road to parking. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.