The third annual Pleasant Mountain Race, a 21-kilometer trail race, will take place this Sunday, Sept. 28, at 8 a.m. The race is presented by ReVision Energy, and proceeds support Bridgton-based nonprofit Loon Echo Land Trust, which maintains the hiking trail network on Pleasant Mountain.
Runners will compete on a tough course that begins at Pleasant Mountain Ski Area’s East Lodge, heads up the Bald Peak Trail, and descends the mountain on the Firewarden’s Trail. They then run on the road from the Firewarden’s Trailhead to the Southwest Ridge Trailhead to head back up the mountain to the summit, across the ridge to Sue’s Way Trail, and down the Bald Peak Trail back to the East Lodge. The course is 21 kilometers long and has over 4,000 feet of elevation gain.
Pleasant Mountain is the tallest mountain in southern Maine and draws tens of thousands of visitors every year for hiking, running, and snowmobiling. The mountain is also home to Pleasant Mountain Ski Area.
There are still a few spaces left to participate in the run. Runners can register at LELT.org/race-series or directly on UltraSignUp.com. All participants receive a tech t-shirt, meal ticket, and a beer (21-plus).
The public is welcome to watch the race at designated places along the course and attend the post-race party at Pleasant Mountain’s east area ski lodge featuring music from Dylan Tanguay, The Scale Shack Food Truck, and beer from Norway Brewing Company.
Volunteers to help direct and cheer on runners along the course are still needed. Anyone interested in volunteering should fill out the volunteer interest form at LELT.org/race-series, or e-mail maggie@lelt.org. All volunteers receive a free t-shirt and beer (21-plus).
Thank you to the 2025 Pleasant Mountain Race sponsors: ReVision Energy, Pleasant Mountain Ski Area, Norway Brewing Company, Fleet Feet, and Maine Morning Micro Roasters.
Loon Echo Land Trust (LELT), founded in 1987, is a nonprofit organization that protects land, ensures public access to the outdoors, and builds and maintains recreational trails in Raymond, Casco, Naples, Harrison, Sebago, Bridgton, and Denmark. For more information on LELT properties, upcoming events, or how to get involved, visit LELT.org or their Facebook page.
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