Big A 50K Trail Race
- Date Sat 3rd May 2025
- Time 7:30AM EST
- 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, taking place on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, in the picturesque town of York, Maine! This challenging race features an impressive course composed of three 10.35-mile loops that start at the summit of Mount Agamenticus, affectionately known as "Big A." Runners will tackle a mix of technical terrains, including single tracks, dirt roads, and ATV trails, while enjoying breathtaking views and the thrill of elevation changes—approximately 5,787 feet of elevation gain!
Participants can cross the finish line at various points, including 10 miles and 13 miles, making it perfect for both seasoned ultrarunners and those looking to test their limits. With a rich history of community support, registration is free, but a minimum donation of $20 is recommended to benefit the Mount A Conservation Region. So lace up your trail running shoes and join us for an unforgettable day of outdoor fun, camaraderie, and conservation! Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to challenge yourself while enjoying the beauty of nature.
Participants can cross the finish line at various points, including 10 miles and 13 miles, making it perfect for both seasoned ultrarunners and those looking to test their limits. With a rich history of community support, registration is free, but a minimum donation of $20 is recommended to benefit the Mount A Conservation Region. So lace up your trail running shoes and join us for an unforgettable day of outdoor fun, camaraderie, and conservation! Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to challenge yourself while enjoying the beauty of nature.
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 GEOFF & 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 GEOFF & 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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