Peak 2 Peak Challenge
Sep 10, 2016 at 10:00 AM
Peak 2 Peak Challenge
Newry ME, 04261
USA
Entry Fee $49
(Lowest or Early Registration)
Prize Money: yes
Distance(s):
- 10M
- 5K
- 5M
Type: Trail
Participant Limit: 300
Percent of the course on un-paved trails: 100%
First Year of the Event: 2016
Description: The MEMIC Peak2Peak Challenge is mountain trail running race with a twist -- you choose your own course. Competitors are challenged with tagging the summit of each of Sunday River's eight peaks and returning to base camp in the shortest time possible using ski trails and hiking paths, but it's up to each competitor choose the order in which you reach each peak and the route you take. And for teams, you decide how to divide and conquer the challenge between team members. Register as an individual and you'll cover 2,000 vertical feet and pass over eight summits spread nearly three miles wide, starting and finishing at South Ridge Lodge. Teams of of two or four will start togehter, then split the peak assignments among team members however they want before regrouping at North Peak and heading back down to finish together at South Ridge. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in the individual, team of two and team of four categories:Individual: 1st $250, 2nd $150, 3rd $100 (male and female) - Teams of Two: 1st $300, 2nd $200, 3rd $100 - Teams of Four: 1st $600, 2nd $400, 3rd $200 - The day of the event will come complete with live music, food, activities including Sunday River's ziplines and scenic lift rides, plus a Kids & Family Challenge for children ages 4 to 12 across the ski slope above South Ridge Lodge designed to be a scavenger hunt adventure.
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Past Event Dates
Held on Sep 10, 2016