Tough Mountain Challenge

Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location: Newry, ME; 15 South Ridge Road, 04261
Type: OBSTACLE

Official registration Past results (if available)

At a glance

Conquer New England's most rugged 5K obstacle race, featuring mountain trails, custom challenges, and a well-earned cold beer.

Fun
Scenic
Competitive
Quirky

Great for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

The Tough Mountain Challenge in Newry, ME, offers a rugged 5K obstacle race experience. Known as New England's most challenging, this event at Sunday River Resort features a course winding through ski trails, wooded terrain, and natural mountain features, plus custom-built obstacles. Expect mud, sweat, and a rewarding cold beer at the finish. It's a memorable test of grit, whether you aim to compete, complete, or simply conquer with style.

What to expect

Navigate a challenging 5K course across ski trails, wooded terrain, and natural mountain features.
Encounter custom-built obstacles designed to test your grit.
Celebrate your finish with a cold beer.

Standout details

New England’s most rugged obstacle race
Course through ski trails & wooded terrain
Custom-built obstacles
Cold beer reward at the finish

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

28 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

5K
Sat, Jul 25, 8:00 AM EDT · From $139.80
Opens Jul 28, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes Aug 11, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sat, Jul 25, 8:10 AM EDT · From $139.80
Opens Jul 28, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes Aug 11, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sat, Jul 25, 8:20 AM EDT · From $139.80
Opens Jul 28, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes Aug 11, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT

+ 25 more options

5K
Sat, Jul 25, 8:30 AM EDT · From $139.80
Opens Jul 28, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes Aug 11, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sat, Jul 25, 8:40 AM EDT · From $139.80
Opens Jul 28, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes Aug 11, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sat, Jul 25, 8:50 AM EDT · From $139.80
Opens Jul 28, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes Aug 11, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sat, Jul 25, 9:00 AM EDT · From $139.80
Opens Jul 28, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes Aug 11, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sat, Jul 25, 9:10 AM EDT · From $134.50
Opens Jul 28, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes Aug 11, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sat, Jul 25, 9:20 AM EDT · From $134.50
Opens Jul 28, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes Aug 11, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sat, Jul 25, 9:30 AM EDT · From $134.50
Opens Jul 28, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes Aug 11, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sat, Jul 25, 9:40 AM EDT · From $134.50
Opens Jul 28, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes Aug 11, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sat, Jul 25, 9:50 AM EDT · From $134.50
Opens Jul 28, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes Aug 11, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sat, Jul 25, 10:00 AM EDT · From $134.50
Opens Jul 28, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes Aug 11, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sat, Jul 25, 10:10 AM EDT · From $123.90
Opens Jul 28, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes Aug 11, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sat, Jul 25, 10:20 AM EDT · From $123.90
Opens Jul 28, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes Aug 11, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sat, Jul 25, 10:30 AM EDT · From $123.90
Opens Jul 28, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes Aug 11, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sat, Jul 25, 10:40 AM EDT · From $123.90
Opens Jul 28, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes Aug 11, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sat, Jul 25, 10:50 AM EDT · From $123.90
Opens Jul 28, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes Aug 11, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sat, Jul 25, 11:00 AM EDT · From $123.90
Opens Jul 28, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes Aug 11, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sat, Jul 25, 11:10 AM EDT · From $123.90
Opens Jul 28, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes Aug 11, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sat, Jul 25, 11:20 AM EDT · From $123.90
Opens Jul 28, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes Aug 11, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sat, Jul 25, 11:30 AM EDT · From $123.90
Opens Jul 28, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes Aug 11, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sat, Jul 25, 11:40 AM EDT · From $123.90
Opens Jul 28, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes Aug 11, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sat, Jul 25, 11:50 AM EDT · From $123.90
Opens Jul 28, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes Aug 11, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sat, Jul 25, 12:00 PM EDT · From $123.90
Opens Jul 28, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes Aug 11, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
12:10 PM Wave
Sat, Jul 25, 12:10 PM EDT · From $123.90
Opens Jul 28, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes Aug 11, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
12:20 PM Wave
Sat, Jul 25, 12:20 PM EDT · From $123.90
Opens Jul 28, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes Aug 11, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
12:30 PM Wave
Sat, Jul 25, 12:30 PM EDT · From $123.90
Opens Jul 28, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes Aug 11, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT

Vibe Check

Push Potential

Mixed surface + hills, warm-day exposure

Warm season

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

Mixed
Hilly
Timed race

From the organizer

ARE YOU TOUGH ENOUGH? Tough Mountain Challenge isn’t your average obstacle race—it’s New England’s most rugged, rowdy, and relentlessly fun event. Since 2010, we’ve been tearing up the mountains of Western Maine with a course designed to test your grit and reward your effort—with mud, sweat, and cold beer.

Hosted at Sunday River Resort, the course winds through ski trails, wooded terrain, and natural mountain features, with plenty of custom-built obstacles in the mix. Whether you’re here to compete, complete, or just survive with style, it’s the kind of challenge you’ll talk about all year.

Save the date: July 25, 2026 . Let’s get after it.

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