We are excited to begin registration for one of the oldest "running" races in Aroostook County, the Caribou Labor Day Race, which serves as the 7th race in the Crown of Maine Race Series, thanks to the sponsorship of Powers Roofing & Sheetmetal
Date: Monday, September 7
Registration: Pre-Registered Bib pick up and day of registration in the Caribou Ski Building begins at 9:00am
Time: 11:15am (Start time depends on completion of Viking Kids run)
Cost: $15 RunSignUp price / Day of Race $20 (with no guarantee of shirt)
*100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Northern Skiers Club, the volunteer organization that maintains and grooms the Caribou ski trails for our community. This year's race is raising money for a new snowmobile that will be used specifically to groom the trails, helping ensure safe, well-maintained skiing conditions for athletes, families, and recreational users throughout the winter. By participating, you're not only supporting a great event—you're helping invest in the future of our local ski trail system.
T-shirt: First 71 registered (limited quanities in each size S,M,L,XL)
Distance: 5 miles
Course: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6185357389 (not drawn to scale)
Divisions: 10&under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70&over
Prizes will be awarded to the top 2 males and females in each division, and overall male and female winners
*There is no Walkers division, but if you choose to walk, you are allowed to start 30 minutes before the run if you wish to, and times will be adjusted.
Sep 07, 2026
Distance — 8K
Type — Running
11:15
$15.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Caribou.
Learn more about the host city, Caribou.
Caribou is the most northeastern city in the United States and located just 10 minutes from the Canadian border. The community was incorporated in 1859. The community has a rich agricultural history and is known for some of the finest snowmobiling in the Northeast.
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