Big A 50K Trail Race
- Date Sat 3rd May 2025
- Location York, Maine
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating adventure at the Big A 50K Trail Race on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, in the beautiful town of York! This dynamic race features a challenging course composed of three scenic 10.35-mile loops that begin at the stunning summit of Mount Agamenticus, affectionately known as Big A. Runners will experience the thrill of climbing back up Big A and tackling the scenic trails of Second Hill and Third Hill, with opportunities to cross the finish line at various distances, including 10 miles, 13 miles, and the ultimate 50K challenge.
Participants will navigate a mix of technical single-track paths, dirt roads, and ATV trails, all while enjoying approximately 5,787 feet of elevation gain. With its rocky terrain, roots, and elevation changes, this race promises to be both demanding and rewarding, making trail running shoes a must! Plus, there’s no official registration fee—just a recommended minimum donation of $20 to support the Mount A Conservation region. Join us for this incredible race and contribute to the preservation of these beautiful trails while pushing your limits in the great outdoors!
Participants will navigate a mix of technical single-track paths, dirt roads, and ATV trails, all while enjoying approximately 5,787 feet of elevation gain. With its rocky terrain, roots, and elevation changes, this race promises to be both demanding and rewarding, making trail running shoes a must! Plus, there’s no official registration fee—just a recommended minimum donation of $20 to support the Mount A Conservation region. Join us for this incredible race and contribute to the preservation of these beautiful trails while pushing your limits in the great outdoors!
Organiser's Description
THE BIG A 50K COURSE
THE COURSE IS COMPOSED OF THREE 10.35 MILE LOOPS STARTING AT THE SUMMIT OF MOUNT AGAMENTICUS (BIG A) AND CLIMBING BACK UP THE BIG A AND GOING OVER SECOND HILL AND THIRD HILL AND BACK UP THE BIG A. THERE ARE OPPORTUNITIES TO CROSS THE FINISH LINE AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MILES AND 13 MILES (OR ANY MULTIPLE OF THEM UP TO 31 MILES/50K). THE TERRAIN IS MOSTLY SINGLE TRACK WITH SOME DIRT ROAD AND ATV-TYPE TRAILS. FOOTING IS TECHNICAL WITH PLENTY OF ROCKS, ROOTS, AND ELEVATION CHANGES. TRAIL RUNNING SHOES ARE RECOMMENDED. THE FULL 50K HAS APPROXIMATELY 5,787 FEET OF ELEVATION GAIN.
COURSE RECORDS
- PATRICK CARON 4:48 (2017)
- LILA GAUDRAULT 5:22 (2022)
RACE CONTACTS
PLEASE DIRECT REGISTRATION RELATED QUESTIONS TO NICK DARBY [email protected]
FOR RACE RELATED QUESTIONS EMAIL RICH & BOB - [email protected]
DONATIONS NEEDED
DID YOU NOTICE REGISTRATION WAS FREE? HISTORICALLY THIS EVENT HAS NOT HAD AN OFFICIAL REGISTRATION FEE AND INSTEAD ASKED FOR DONATIONS TO BENEFIT THE MOUNT A CONSERVATION REGION. A MINIMUM DONATION OF $20 IS RECOMMENDED. PLEASE REACH OUT IF YOU FORGOT TO DONATE WHEN REGISTERING OR WISH TO MAIL IN A CHECK, AS YOUR SUPPORT IS VITAL TO THIS EVENTS MISSION, ENSURING THE LONGEVITY OF THIS TRAIL RACE AND GREATLY APPRECIATED! CHECKS CAN BE MADE OUT TO "MOUNT A CONSERVATION" AND SENT TO THE YORK PARKS AND REC DEPARTMENT AT 200 US ROUTE 1, YORK, ME 03909.
THE COURSE IS COMPOSED OF THREE 10.35 MILE LOOPS STARTING AT THE SUMMIT OF MOUNT AGAMENTICUS (BIG A) AND CLIMBING BACK UP THE BIG A AND GOING OVER SECOND HILL AND THIRD HILL AND BACK UP THE BIG A. THERE ARE OPPORTUNITIES TO CROSS THE FINISH LINE AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MILES AND 13 MILES (OR ANY MULTIPLE OF THEM UP TO 31 MILES/50K). THE TERRAIN IS MOSTLY SINGLE TRACK WITH SOME DIRT ROAD AND ATV-TYPE TRAILS. FOOTING IS TECHNICAL WITH PLENTY OF ROCKS, ROOTS, AND ELEVATION CHANGES. TRAIL RUNNING SHOES ARE RECOMMENDED. THE FULL 50K HAS APPROXIMATELY 5,787 FEET OF ELEVATION GAIN.
COURSE RECORDS
- PATRICK CARON 4:48 (2017)
- LILA GAUDRAULT 5:22 (2022)
RACE CONTACTS
PLEASE DIRECT REGISTRATION RELATED QUESTIONS TO NICK DARBY [email protected]
FOR RACE RELATED QUESTIONS EMAIL RICH & BOB - [email protected]
DONATIONS NEEDED
DID YOU NOTICE REGISTRATION WAS FREE? HISTORICALLY THIS EVENT HAS NOT HAD AN OFFICIAL REGISTRATION FEE AND INSTEAD ASKED FOR DONATIONS TO BENEFIT THE MOUNT A CONSERVATION REGION. A MINIMUM DONATION OF $20 IS RECOMMENDED. PLEASE REACH OUT IF YOU FORGOT TO DONATE WHEN REGISTERING OR WISH TO MAIL IN A CHECK, AS YOUR SUPPORT IS VITAL TO THIS EVENTS MISSION, ENSURING THE LONGEVITY OF THIS TRAIL RACE AND GREATLY APPRECIATED! CHECKS CAN BE MADE OUT TO "MOUNT A CONSERVATION" AND SENT TO THE YORK PARKS AND REC DEPARTMENT AT 200 US ROUTE 1, YORK, ME 03909.
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