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Are you ready to get dirty? Based at Sunday River Resort in Newry, Maine, this race might be the most fun you'll ever have while also considering crying. 

Tough Mountain Landslide Obstacle

What is TMC?

The Tough Mountain Challenge is an adventure 5K race that combines alpine terrain with natural and manmade obstacles. 

Running through snowguns and scrambling in the mud will push your limits. But, it's not just about finishing first or last; it's about conquering the course and celebrating your triumph. 

It might be the most fun you'll ever have while also considering crying. 

Relive Your Glory

Photos and Results

You put your blood, sweat, and tears into the mountain, so go ahead, you earned some bragging rights. You can find your final time at the link below so you can rub it on your friend's face. Looking for some pictures for your holiday cards? Images will be available to purchase courtesy of Tabatha Skelton Photography following the event. 

A man in the mud at Tough Mountain Challenge

2024 Schedule

Check-in for the race in the Mahoosuc Room at South Ridge, then head slopeside for all the activities. 

Friday

4-8PM

Early Check-In

Get your race packet and swag for Tough Mountain and Mini Mountain Challenge the day before for a stress-free race day.

5-9PM

Big Ass Bash

Once you've grabbed your race packet, head outside and join the party! DJ DeeRock and SAYO will spin today's hits and the classics we all love. Don't miss out on the fun!

Saturday

7AM

Check-In

Competitors can start checking in at 7AM, and we recommend that you get there at least an hour before your heat to get your race packet and swag.

8AM

Tough Mountain Challenge Heat 1

Heats will run on schedule, weather permitting, until the last one goes out in the early afternoon.

Sunday

10AM

Mini Mountain Challenge Wave 1

Kids ages 10-12 years old take off on the lower first mile section of the Tough Mountain Challenge course.

10:30AM

Mini Mountain Challenge Wave 2

Kids ages 7-9 years old tackle a half-mile course filled with water, mud, and fun.

11AM

Mini Mountain Challenge Wave 3

The youngest kiddos between the ages of 4-6 years old take off through a quarter-mile course filled with obstacles, and end with a foam wall finish!

Round out your weekend

Why not make a trip of it? Stay the night (or two) at one of the Sunday River hotels and don't worry about oversleeping and missing your start. Want more to do once you've finished racing? There's tons to do around the rest of the mountain and throughout Bethel. 

  • Grand Summit Hotel in the summer.

    Rest your weary, muddy head

    Lodging

    Full-service hotels with restaurants, outdoor pools, health clubs, and shopping. 

  • The Chondola in summer with wildflowers.

    Good, clean fun

    Activities

    From axe throwing to scenic lift rides, there's something for everybody. 

  • Sunday River in the summer

    Western Maine at its finest

    Explore

    Wander through Bethel and treat yourself to fine dining, shopping, and museums. 

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