Crooked River 5k

Crooked River 5k

A great introduction to trail running, this will take you down to the historic Crooked River and have you exploring the raw trails of the Crooked River Forest. Take in some freshly cut trails featuring tall red pines and scenic river views. This race starts and finishes at Scribner's Mill, a historic sawmill & homestead located right on the Crooked River in Harrison, ME.

When: Sunday, July 26th, 2026

Where: Scribner's Mill - 244 Scribners Mills Rd, Harrison, ME 04040

Race Start: 9:00 am

Bib Pick-up: Race morning 7:00 - 8:45 am (Walk-in registrations are welcome the day of the race, but will be cash only)

Price: $25

All proceeds benefit the Loon Echo Land Trust, a non-profit that works to conserve land in the Lakes Region, including the Crooked River Forest.

The Course

This is a "lollipop" loop course. Map and elevation profile are included in the race photos. Start and finish is at the historic Scribner's Mill bridge. Begin by heading up Scribners Mills Rd to the Crooked River Trailhead, follow the trail from the trailhead to the fork, veer left onto Intervale Trail which takes you down to the Crooked River, at the end of Intervale connect onto the winter snowshoe trail which connects up to the Evergreen Trail. Follow Evergreen Trail back to the Crooked River Trailhead, then back on Scribners Mills Rd, to the finish.

Aid Station

There will be one aid station located at the end of the winter snowshoe trail, at the beginning of the Evergreen Trail section (~1.75 miles). This station will only have water. Please be prepared with your own form of calories and electrolytes, if needed.

Volunteers

Not interested in running but still want to be involved? Consider volunteering! We are mainly looking for individuals to direct participants at key points on the course and to help participants at the start/finish, and at the aid station. Help our participants stay hydrated, nourished, and on course! Any and all help is greatly appreciated, no experience necessary. Reach out to [email protected] with questions and interest.