offugo... Outdoor Calendar 09.04.14
* = New or updated item(s).
**Ongoing (weekly) events are listed at the bottom of this post.
**Ongoing (weekly) events are listed at the bottom of this post.
Saturday, September 6
Caribou Rec. Take It
Outside Series Adult Adventure Day, Caribou. An adrenaline junkie’s dream is just
across the border in Grand Falls, NB; zip-lining, depelling, wall climbing,
one-hour gorge boat tour. Fee: $100; includes transportation, all activities,
lunch. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI
Saturday, September 6
Aid for Kids Educational
Fair,
Houlton. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at Millar Civic Center. Events include Kids’ Bike
Rodeo (must have helmet and bike), hands-on science project, Maine Forest
Service helicopter, Malcolm Science Center, marine touch tank, bounce house, games,
prizes, free barbeque. Contact Houlton Rec. (207-532-1313) or visit www.aidforkids.org FMI
Sunday, September 7
Redy...Set...Let's Go! Youth Triathlon, Presque Isle. This event is perfect for beginners and more experienced competitors between the ages of 7 and 14, and will be held at the UMPI campus. Fee: $20; pre-registration required. Entrants will receive a pre-race packet with course map, FAQ sheet, and more. Visit www.redyyouthtriathlon.org FMI
Redy...Set...Let's Go! Youth Triathlon, Presque Isle. This event is perfect for beginners and more experienced competitors between the ages of 7 and 14, and will be held at the UMPI campus. Fee: $20; pre-registration required. Entrants will receive a pre-race packet with course map, FAQ sheet, and more. Visit www.redyyouthtriathlon.org FMI
Friday, September 12-Sunday,
September 14
Caribou Rec. Take It
Outside Series Adult Allagash Exploration, Caribou. Two night stay at Maccanamac Camps;
canoe Chase Rapids, tour Churchill Dam Museum, hike to historic Chamberlain
Lake trains. Participants must be in excellent shape. Cost: $150; includes
gear, transportation, meals. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI
*Saturday, September 13
Run For Your Life 2nd
Annual Zombie Apocalypse 5K Walk/Shuffle/Run, Caribou. Watch out for
the Zombies who will be waiting around every corner! Registration: 8:30 a.m. at
Cary Medical Center Trails/Cary Rehab. Race start: 10:00 a.m. Fee: $10; includes
t-shirt (while they last). Contact Graham Warne (207-328-4052) or warne.graham@jobcorps.org FMI
Saturday, September 13
Mars Hill Mountain
Challenge at Bigrock Mountain, Mars Hill. 5k course with plenty of elevation
gain and natural and man-made obstacles. Register as an individual, then create
a 4-person team if interested. Open to ages 15 and up; recommended for ages 18
and up. Cost: $59. Contact Ryan Guerrette (207-227-8165) or ryanguerrette@bigrockmaine.com FMI
Saturday, September 13
Mars Hill Mountain
Challenge Kids’ Fun Run, Mars Hill. 1k scaled-down version of the Mars Hill Mountain Challenge
for ages 5 to 14 that's all about having fun; expect uphill/downhill running,
dirt, mud, obstacles, snowguns, and more. Start time: approximately 4:00 p.m. Cost:
$20. Contact Ryan Guerrette (207-227-8165) or ryanguerrette@bigrockmaine.com FMI
Saturday, September 13
Woody Wheaton Land Trust
Spednic Lake Conservation Tour, Forest City. Tour the conservation projects past
and present that WWLT has undertaken on Spednic Lake. Tour is by Grand Laker Canoe;
space is limited. Cost: $10/adults; $5/child; guides lunch provided. Meet at
WWLT Center at 9:00 a.m. Contact Patty Michaud (207-448‐3250)
or pattywwlt@gmail.com FMI
Saturday, September 13
Trail’s End Festival, Millinocket. Celebrate
Katahdin and the end of the Appalachian Trail. Events include: 5K Run/Walk, Hikers
Parade, Learn To Paddle lessons (equipment provided), Warrior Hikers “Walk Off
the War Program” Presentation, NatGeo Movie: “Appalachian Trail,” Hiker Forum, Moonlight
Kayak Paddle, and more! Visit www.trailsendfestival.org FMI
Thursday, September 18
Caribou Rec. Take It
Outside Series Adult Moose & Salmon Day, Caribou. Travel to
Ashland to learn why moose permits have been rolled back 25%. Spend the
afternoon learning what Atlantic Salmon for Northern Maine is working on. Depart
9:00 a.m. Cost: $40; includes transportation and lunch. Contact Neal Sleeper
(207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI
Saturday, September 20
Cary Rehab/Caribou Rec Caribou
Adventure Challenge 5k, Caribou. Registration: 8:30 a.m. at Otter Street Park & Ride.
Race start: 10:00 a.m. Cost: $15/person; $40/family of 4; t-shirts to first 50
registrants. Prizes: 1st overall male, female, two-person, and four-person
teams. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI
*Saturday, September 20
3rd Annual Riverfront
Harvest Festival 5k, Houlton. Great old-fashioned family fun day including games, vendors,
and lots more. Come join the fun! Registration: 9:00 a.m. in Riverfront Park.
Kids’ race: 9:30 a.m. Race start: 10:00 a.m. Fee: $10; t-shirt to first 50 registrants;
Kids’ race: FREE (10 and under). Contact Greater Houlton Chamber (207-532-4216)
FMI
*Saturday, September 20
Color ME 5k, Fort Kent. A color run
unlike any before; come prepared to have a party, walking, running, or dancing while
taking in beautiful Fort Kent! Wear white. Event start: 1:00 p.m.; not timed.
Registration: online only. Fee: $30 before September 12. Visit www.competitorme.com/color-me FMI
Sunday, September 21
UMPI Alumni and All-Comers
XC Race,
Presque Isle. Distance: 5k. Race start: 10:00 a.m. at UMPI’s Park Family Field
(soccer field complex). Contact Chris Smith (207-768-4972) or christopher.smith@umpi.edu FMI
Saturday, September 27
Cornerstone Christian
Academy 5k Run/Walk & Kids’ Fun Run, Presque Isle.
Registration:
7:30 a.m. at Cornerstone Christian Academy. Kids’ 1-Mile Fun Run start: 8:30
a.m.; 5k race start: 9:00 a.m. Cost: $1/Kids’ Fun Run; $20/adult; $10/youth
(under 19); participants will receive an athletic shirt. Visit www.competitorme.com/cca FMI
Saturday, September 27
New Brunswick Air Cadet Fun
Raiser 3k/5k Run/Walk, Grand Falls, NB. Race location: The Marina. Online registration
closes Sept. 26. Cost: $20/adult; $15/youth (18 and under); free t-shirt to all
participants.
Contact
Dee Davis (506-208-0180) or deedavis@rogers.com or visit www.events.runningroom.com/site/?raceId=10491 FMI
*Saturday, October
11-Monday, October 13
Caribou Rec. Take It
Outside Series Adult Baxter State Park Trip, Caribou. Join us for a two-night camping trip;
optional hike of Mt. Katahdin. Bring sleeping bag, hiking clothes, snacks. Participants
must be in excellent shape. Fee: $75; includes transportation, lodging, meals. Contact
Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI
*Saturday, October 11
Color ME Pink 5k Run/Walk, Presque Isle.
Registration: 9:30 a.m. at The Aroostook Medical Center. Kids’ 1-mile Fun Run
start: 10:00 a.m.; Walk/Run start: 11:00 a.m. Fee: $20; t-shirts to first 100
registrants; 1-mile Kids’ Fun Run: Free. Finisher medals provided; no age group
awards. Visit www.competitorme.com/color-me-pink FMI
*Saturday, October 11
The Dam Run 10k, Perth-Andover, NB. Other
distances: 5k, Kids’ 1k. Registration: 10:00 a.m. at River Valley Civic Centre.
Race start: 11:00 a.m. (all times Atlantic). Run along the beautiful St. John
River; pre-register for "I ran the DAM RUN" t-shirt. Contact Tasha
Wright (506-273-4845) or tasha.wright@perth-andover.com FMI
Ongoing Programs:
10th Mountain Outdoor Club Road Bike Ride, Fort Kent. Sundays; 8:00 a.m. behind Irving on Main St.
June-September. Rides last 2+ hours and range 20-40 miles. Contact Norm Martin njmartin@fairpoint.net FMI
MOJO Monday Meander, Presque Isle. Mondays; 6:00 p.m. Easy road bike group ride.
Contact Mark Fullen (207-760-9500) or info@mojooutdoorsports.com FMI
NHSC Group Mountain Bike Ride,
Presque Isle. Mondays; 6:00 p.m. at Nordic Heritage Center Welcome Center. All
abilities welcome. Contact Tom Chasse (207-694-5222) or tom@bikeboardandski.com
FMI
Boreal Outdoor Club Road Bike Ride,
Caribou. Tuesdays; 5:30 p.m. at SW Collins on Washburn St. Moderate 18-19 mph
group ride. Contact Brent Jepson (207-492-2222) FMI
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) or info@mojooutdoorsports.com FMI
NHSC Group Mountain Bike Ride,
Presque Isle. Wednesdays; 6:00 p.m. at Nordic Heritage Center Fort Road
trailhead. All abilities welcome. Contact Tom Chasse (207-694-5222) or tom@bikeboardandski.com
FMI
10th Mountain Outdoor Club Mountain Bike Ride,
Fort Kent. Wednesdays; 6:00 p.m. at Lonesome Pine Trails on Forest St.
June-September. Moderate-difficult rides; 2+ hours. Contact Norm Martin njmartin@fairpoint.net
FMI
Come Pet A Horse: Open House for Veterans and Families,
Van Buren. Monthly: 3rd Wednesdays; 5:00 p.m. at Perfect Ponies Learning
Center on Main St. Find out how veterans all over the USA are benefitting from
horse time. Contact Nancy Dumond Violette (207-868-5324) FMI
NHSC Group Road Bike Ride, Presque Isle.
Thursdays; 5:30 p.m. at SW Collins on Rice St. 25-40 miles; 18-22 mph average.
Contact Gregg Collins greggc@swcollins.com FMI
Eureka Rides, Stockholm. Thursdays; 6:00 p.m. at Stockholm Town
Office on School St. Easy road bike and mountain bike group ride. Alternating
weeks; start with road bikes June 19, then mountain bikes June 26,
etc. Relax at Eureka Tavern after. Contact Brent Jepson
(207-492-2222) FMI
Bike Board and Ski Road Bike Ride, Presque Isle. Saturdays; 8:00 a.m. behind Bike Board
and Ski on State St. Two groups: easy and moderate pace; 20-30 miles. Contact
Andrew Bouchard (207-551-7027) or andrew@bikeboardandski.com FMI
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