Fluvial 5k

Welcome this new addition to the Loon Echo Race Series, the Fluvial 5k! A good introduction to trail racing, this will take you down to the historic Crooked River and have you exploring the raw trails of the Crooked River Forest. Take in some freshly cut trails featuring tall red pines and scenic river views. Then enjoy some après brews from one of the best craft micro-breweries Maine has to offer!

Details

When: Saturday, August 3rd
Where: Fluvial Brewing - 860 Maple Ridge Rd, Harrison, ME 04040
Race Start: 4:00 pm
Bib Pick-up: Race afternoon 2:00 - 4:00 pm (Walk-in registrations are welcome the day of the race, but will be cash only)
Price: $25 - All participants will receive a ticket for a pour from the taproom (21+) and a commemorative Fluvial 5k pint glass!

*Sign up for 1 race in the series and get $5 off another race in the series! (Coupons do not rollover to following years)*

*Sign up for all 3 races (Fluvial 5k, Bald Pate 10k, and The Pleasant Mountain Race) and get a sweatshirt!*

All proceeds benefit the Loon Echo Land Trust, a non-profit that works to conserve land in the Lakes Region, including the Crooked River Forest.

The Course

The course is a lollipop loop of the Crooked River Forest trails, starting and finishing at the lower parking lot of the brewery. Participants will start by heading down the snowmobile trail which connects onto the Crooked River trail system. Racers will take a left on Evergreen and head to the Crooked River Preserve parking lot (where the aid station is located). Racers will then follow Intervale Trail down to the Crooked River and follow the river via the snowshoe trail until it connects back onto Evergreen Trail. Finally, participants will turn left back onto the snowmobile trail and continue to the finish back the brewery.

Aid Station

There will be one aid station, roughly halfway along the course, at the Crooked River Preserve parking lot. The station will only have water. Please be prepared with your own form of calories and electrolytes, if needed.

Volunteers

Not interested in running but still want to be involved? Consider volunteering! We are mainly looking for individuals to direct participants at key points on the course and to help participants at the start/finish, and at the aid station. Help our participants stay hydrated, nourished, and on course! Any and all help is greatly appreciated, no experience necessary. Reach out to raceseries@lelt.org with questions and interest.

Event's current local time: 11:50 PM ET