offugo... Outdoor Calendar 09.11.14

* = New or updated item(s).
**Ongoing (weekly) events are listed at the bottom of this post.

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

*Sunday, September 28

Fall Foliage Bike and Hike, Fort Kent. 1:00-2:30 p.m. In conjunction with the Great Maine Outdoor Weekend, 10th Mountain Outdoor Club is hosting an afternoon of great scenery, exercise, burgers, and dogs! Participants choose from guided beginner and intermediate hiking or biking tours Fee: $5/person. Contact Norm Martin njmartin@fairpoint.net FMI

*Sunday, September 28

Four Seasons Trails Fall Foliage Festival, Madawaska. 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Guided nature walks and bike trail tours, horse and wagon rides, youth games, Harvest Bake Sale, family bean hole bean lunch with hot dogs, corn on the cob, ployes. Contact Bev Madore (207-728-4947) or madores4me@yahoo.com or visit www.fourseasonstrails.org 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

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!