Wildlands Summit Run

The first 70 registrants receive a limited edition GPMCT hat.
Only available for racers who register online.

 

Our  32nd Annual Trail Run up Great Pond Mountain!

 

Race Details:

Trail Run | 6.2-miles to the summit of Great Pond Mountain

Start at 10:00 amWalkers begin at 96.2-mile course to the summit of Great Pond Mountain on single-track trails with lovely views and plenty of roots, rocks, and mud. The total climb is about 1,660 feet

Fun Run | 1-mile course to the banks of the Dead River

Start at 10:30 amWalkers Welcome1-mile course, down the Picnic Trail to the Dead River and back.
 

Race to the top of Great Pond Mountain!
The 32nd Annual Wildlands Summit Run, formerly the Wildlands Trail Run, returns to Great Pond Mountain with its second year on the exciting new 6.2-mile course. Established in 1993, this homegrown run has undergone transformations over the years, but nothing this big!

The 6.2-mile route will challenge the resilience of seasoned runners and introduce newcomers to the breathtaking terrain of Great Pond Mountain. Runners will navigate through forested trails, past scenic lookouts, and over vast granite slabs as they ascend 1,009 feet to the summit of Great Pond Mountain. The course then takes a thrilling descent down the mountain, utilizing downhill mountain bike trails with berms that allow runners to push their pace. The descent finishes on the Dead River Road at Half-Mile Field, where we will gather for chili and awards.

In addition to the Summit Run, we will offer a 1-mile Fun Run, taking runners and walkers down the Picnic Trail, to the banks of the Dead River.

Offering a unique blend of forested mountainside trails and scenic beauty, the 32nd edition of the Wildlands Summit Run promises to be a challenging race for runners and walkers. Lace-up your running shoes and join us!

 

Course:

Parking:

Enter through the GPMCT Dead River Trailhead Gate in Orland on Don Fish Road (Past the Fish Hatchery)Keep driving on the gravel road until someone directs you where to park

After the Races:

Gathering for food and awardsGPMCT merchandise will be for sale

 

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About GPMCT: The GPMCT Trail Run is a fundraiser for the Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust. GPMCT is a non-profit land trust that connects people by conserving open spaces and creating trail systems, providing opportunities for outdoor recreation and protecting wildlife habitat in Hancock County, Maine.

Thanks so much for supporting GPMCT and see you on race day!