Wildlands Summit Run

Race Overview

Race to the top of Great Pond Mountain! The 33rd Annual Wildlands Summit Run, formerly the Wildlands Trail Run, returns to Great Pond Mountain with its second year on the exciting 6.2-mile course. Established in 1993, this homegrown run has become a staple for runners from around the region.

The 6.2-mile route will challenge the resilience of seasoned runners and introduce newcomers to the breathtaking terrain of Great Pond Mountain. Runners will navigate through forested trails, past scenic lookouts, and over vast granite slabs as they ascend 1,009 feet to the summit of Great Pond Mountain. The course then takes a technical descent down the mountain, utilizing downhill mountain bike trails with berms that allow runners to push their pace. The descent finishes on the Dead River Road at Half-Mile Field, where we will gather for snacks and awards.

Or race in a 1-mile Fun Run down the Picnic Trail, to the banks of the Dead River.

Offering a unique blend of forested mountainside trails and scenic beauty, the 33rd edition of the Wildlands Summit Run promises to be a challenging race. Lace-up your running shoes and join us!

Race Details

• Type: Trail Run
• Distance: 6.2-mile course to the summit of Great Pond Mountain on single-track trails with lovely views and plenty of roots, rocks, and mud.
• Total Climb: About 1,660 feet
• Fun Run: 1-mile course to the banks of the Dead River

Course

Course subject to change.

Parking

• Location: Enter through the GPMCT Dead River Trailhead Gate in Orland on Don Fish Road (Past the Fish Hatchery)
• Directions: Keep driving on the gravel road until someone directs you where to park

After the Races

• Gathering for food and awards
• Merchandise: GPMCT merchandise will be for sale

PRESENTED BY

GPMCT, in Hancock County, Maine, preserves the Wildlands: 5,200 acres of mountains, woods, and water managed for wildlife habitat, sustainable forestry, and community trails.

About GPMCT

The GPMCT Trail Run is a fundraiser for the Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust. GPMCT is a non-profit land trust that connects people by conserving open spaces and creating trail systems, providing opportunities for outdoor recreation and protecting wildlife habitat in Hancock County, Maine.

Thanks so much for supporting GPMCT and see you on race day!

Event Information

Date: 2026-10-25
Location: Dead River Trailhead, 24 Don Fish Trail, Orland, ME
URL: http://www.RunReg.com/summitrun