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Outdoor Event Calendar

Saturday, May 4
Meduxnekeag River Canoe Race, Houlton. 10:00 a.m. at Wellington's on the Station Road in New Limerick. Course: approximately 8 miles. Register at the starting line from 8:00-9:30 a.m. Fee: $15 adult, $10 youth. Pre-register by 4/28 and get a free T-shirt. Benefits Dollars for Scholars. Contact Jane Torres (207-532-4216) or Peter Blood (207-532-2577) FMI

Saturday, May 4
UMPI’s Amazing Race, Presque Isle. Race around campus with your partner using clues to find the right location, and then complete a challenge of physical, mental, funny or completely random tasks! Race start: 11:00 a.m. at Gentile Hall. Cost: $30/per team; includes t-shirt. Must be teams of 2 – no individuals. Pre-registration required. Visit www.umpi.edu/gentile-hall FMI

Sunday , May 5
UMPI Outing Club Outdoor Rock Climbing in Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor. Climb real granite at the beautiful Otter Cliffs! No experience required; some experience at an indoor wall suggested. Cost: $30 UMPI Students; $40 non-students. Transportation, guide services, gear, snacks provided. Pre-registration required. Contact UMPI Outing Club (207-768-9401) FMI

Saturday, May 11
East Grand Adventure Race, Danforth. Level of difficulty: physically challenging, but not beyond the reach of those in reasonably good condition. Entry fee: $20 per person; includes trophies, t-shirts, lunch, and $1,000+ in prizes for youth. Contact Dave Conley (207-551-8729) or visit www.eastgrandschool.org FMI

Saturday, May 11
The Zombies are Coming! 5K Run, Caribou. A zombie-motivated run sponsored by the Loring Job Corps Center to benefit the American Red Cross - Aroostook County Branch. Starts at Cary Medical Center at 12:15 p.m. Fee: $10. Contact Graham Warne (207-328-4052) or warne.graham@jobcorps.org FMI

Saturday, May 18

Aroostook River Fun Run Canoe and Kayak Race, Washburn to Presque Isle. 8 miles, flat water; family oriented. Registration: 8:00 a.m.; race start: 10:00 a.m. Fee: $15/adults; $12/seniors; $10/youth; includes lunch and awards. Contact Gretchen Morse (207-764-0802) or gretchen.morse@edwardjones.com FMI

*Sunday, May 19
Madawaska River Run, Stockholm. Registration: 9:00 a.m. at the bridge on the Little Madawaska Lake Road in Westmanland. Race start: 11:00 a.m. $12 entry fee includes t-shirt. Visit “Madawaska River Run” on Facebook FMI

*Saturday, June 8
Quoggy Jo Outdoor Gear Swap & Sale, Presque Isle. Location: PI Rec Center. Multiple outdoor gear vendors will be on site. Accepting consignments on all outdoor recreation related equipment. QJSC keeps 10% of all items that sell. Proceeds benefit the QJSC 2013 Capital Improvement Campaign. Contact Gene Cronin (207-540-1496) gene@skiquoggyjo.org FMI

Ongoing Programs:

*MOJO Monday Meander, Presque Isle. Mondays; 6:00 p.m. Easy road bike group ride. Contact Mark Fullen (207-760-9500) info@mojooutdoorsports.com FMI

*Tuesday Track Workouts, Caribou. Tuesdays; 5:15 p.m. Join runners of all abilities at CHS to do predetermined intervals, your own workout, or just run with others and forget the workout. Average distance: 5 - 9 miles; can be adapted per individual basis. Contact PJ Gorneault pgorneault@rsu39.org FMI

*Women's Trail Night, Presque Isle. Tuesdays; 6:00 p.m. at Nordic Heritage Center. Enjoy a spring and summer of Nordic hiking, trail running, or beginner's mountain biking. Rental equipment available. Visit www.nordicheritage.com FMI

*Weekly Guided Aroostook River Tour, Presque Isle. Wednesdays; 4:30 p.m. at Perception of Aroostook. Paddle from Washburn to Presque Isle. Trip includes instruction. Shuttle Fee: $10; Kayak rental and shuttle: $35. Contact Leo Freeman (207-764-5506) FMI

*MOJO Good Times Ride, Presque Isle. Wednesdays; 6:00 p.m. Moderate road bike group ride. Contact Mark (207-760-9500) info@mojooutdoorsports.com FMI


Got info on an outdoor, people-powered, or active lifestyle event that you would like to share with others? Please contact Mark Shea mwscshea@gmail.com to list your event!

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