offugo... Outdoor Calendar 07.12.13

Sunday, July 14

MWSC Arooskis Gulf Hagas Hiking Trip, Brownville. Known as the Grand Canyon of Maine, Gulf Hagas is located near Brownville in the Katahdin Ironworks region. Spend the day exploring waterfalls and old growth forest as we hike through one of Maine's wilderness treasures. Fee: $7/Maine residents, $12/non-residents. Contact Mike Smith mikes@mainewsc.org FMI

Saturday, July 20

Centreville Summerfest 5k Run/Walk, Centreville, NB. Registration: 8:00 a.m. at Centreville Community School. Race start: 8:30 a.m. (all times Atlantic). Fee: $20 (CDN). Contact Tamara Tompkins (506-276-3671) or clerk@aernet.ca FMI

Saturday, July 20

Potato Blossom 5-Miler, Fort Fairfield. Start times: 5-mile walk: 8:30 a.m.; 5-mile run: 9:00 a.m. Location: Across from Hillside IGA on Main St. Contact Paul Lamoreau (207-764-6517) FMI

*Saturday, July 20

Mojo Time Trial, Presque Isle. Part of the 2013 Maine TT Series.

Course is flat to gently rolling, 7-mile out and back (14 mi. total), on Parsons Rd. Helmets required. Registration: 8:00 a.m. at Mojo. Race start: 9:30 a.m. Fee: $25. Contact Mark Fullen (207-760-9500) or info@mojooutdoorsports.com FMI

Saturday, July 20

Aroostook River Regatta, Fort Fairfield. Registration: 3:00-4:45 p.m.; start time: 5:00 p.m. at Forbes Landing, 6 mi. north of Fort Fairfield on Rt. 161. Finish: public boat landing below the bridge in Fort Fairfield. Cost: $12 per person; t-shirt for first 50 registered and a chance to win a new kayak. Contact Tom Towle (207-472-3882) or ttowle@fortfairfield.org FMI

Sunday, July 21

Spud Cycle Classic, Fort Fairfield. 25-mile and 12-mile (ages 13-15) events. Registration: 8:00-9:30 a.m. at Fort Fairfield Community Center; start time: 10:00 a.m. at the Library on Main St. Finish: Hillcrest Estates. Cost: $15/adult; $10/student. Contact Tom Towle (207-472-3882) or ttowle@fortfairfield.org FMI

Saturday, July 27

Tim Horton’s Joe McGuire Road Race, Woodstock, NB. 5k Run/Walk and 10k Run. Registration: 6:30 a.m. at the Carleton Civic Centre. Race start: 8:30 a.m. at the Town Hall (all times Atlantic). Route is flat and fast along the beautiful Saint John River. Contact Woodstock Recreation Dept. (506-325-4671) FMI

Friday, August 2 to Sunday, August 4

Nordic Trail Festival, Presque Isle. The Nordic Heritage Sport Club will proudly host a celebration of community, trails and lifestyle. Tackle the trails for a day of running or biking, or relax and take part in a variety of events. Enjoy live music, games, contests, food, racing, and the awesome trails of the Nordic Heritage Center. Visit www.nordictrailfestival.com FMI

Saturday, August 3

Island Falls Summer Fest 4k Walk/5K Run, Island Falls. Half-mile Kids’ Run start: 8:45 a.m. Walk/Run start: 9:00 a.m. Meet at Island Falls Municipal Building. Contact John Walker (207-415-1688) or jswalkerinc@gmail.com FMI

Saturday, August 3

Spike It Up! 5k XC Race, Caribou. Registration: 8:00 a.m. at Cary Rehab building. Race start: 9:00 a.m. Run along the community trails at Cary Medical Center. First 75 racers receive a t-shirt. Fee: $15 individual, $20 team. Contact Aaron Tomlinson (207-498-1618) or aarontomlinson@yahoo.com FMI

Sunday, August 4

Brayons Cours 10k, Edmundston, NB. Registration: 6:00 a.m. at the Palladium Arena in St. Jacques, NB. Race start: 9:30 a.m. (all times Atlantic). Other distances: 1k, 3k, 5k, 3k walk. Fee: $20/10k, $15/5k, $5/3k. Contact Daniel Violette dviolett@nbnet.nb.ca FMI

Saturday, August 10

County Open Half Marathon, Island Falls. Race start: 8:00 a.m. Meet at Island Falls Municipal Building. Contact John Walker (207-415-1688) or jswalkerinc@gmail.com FMI

*Saturday, August 10 to Sunday, August 11
Ride Aroostook, Presque Isle. This two-day bicycle tour event benefits Camp Adventure, a summer camp for children with Type 1 diabetes. Designed like a four leaf clover, each day is split into two rides with full SAG support, rest areas, first aid, and mechanical services. Contact Bill Flagg (207-498-1376) or info@ridearoostook.org FMI

*Sunday, August 11

Homecoming 5k, Mars Hill. Registration: 8:00 a.m. at Bigrock. Race start: Kiddie Fun Run at 9:00 a.m.; walkers at 9:15 a.m.; runners at 9:30 a.m. The race will start and end at Bigrock. Fee: $15. Contact Jamie Guerrette jamielguerrette@yahoo.com FMI

Ongoing Programs:

Caribou Rec Xtreme Youth Outdoor Adventure Program, Caribou. Weekly, beginning June 19. Exciting opportunities include Whitewater Rafting, Allagash Canoeing, Bar Harbor Hiking, and two trips to Baxter State Park. Register now! Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) FMI

10th Mountain Outdoor Club Road Bike Ride, Fort Kent. Sundays; 9:00 a.m. Meets behind Irving Circle K in downtown Fort Kent. All abilities welcome. Rides last 2+ hours and range from 15-20 miles. Contact Norm Martin njmartin@fairpoint.net FMI

NHSC Youth Adventure Hike, Presque Isle. Mondays; Explore the outdoors! Open to youth ages 8 and up; parents are encouraged to participate. Children must come prepared with proper footwear (closed-toe), raingear (if necessary), bug spray, and a water bottle. Contact Sarah Gahagan segahagan@gmail.com FMI

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

NHSC Group Mountain Bike Ride, Presque Isle. Mondays; 6:00 p.m. All levels welcome. Meets at the Nordic Heritage Center Welcome Center. Contact Chad McPherson info@nordicheritagecenter.org 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

Boreal Group Road Bike Ride, Caribou. Tuesdays; 5:30 p.m. Leaves from S.W. Collins at 6 Washburn St.; moderate to fast pace. Contact Sam Collins (207-496-6723) 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

NHSC Group Mountain Bike Ride, Presque Isle. Wednesdays; 6:00 p.m. All levels welcome. Meets at the Nordic Heritage Center, Fort Road trailhead. Contact Chad McPherson trailetr@gmail.com FMI

Paddle Night, Caribou. Wednesdays; 6:00 p.m. above the Caribou Aroostook River Dam. Bring your canoe/kayak and a friend and don't forget your lifejacket. Contact Fran Cyr fracyr@hotmail.com FMI

NHSC Group Road Bike Ride, Presque Isle. Thursdays; 5:30 p.m. 25 to 40 mile rides ranging from 18 to 22 mph average. Meets at SW Collins on Rice St. in Presque Isle. Contact Gregg Collins greggc@swcollins.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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