Fon Solo Gravel/Last Standing/Cider Cross (Maine Gravel Series)

About this race

Cider Cross / Fon Solo Weekend 2026! Year Five — Bigger, Better, and More Fun Than Ever! Date: October 3-4 | Alna, ME Forget the pumpkin spice — we’ve got a sour batch of apples ready to be mashed! Join us for a two-day festival of fall mayhem featuring short-track MTB & CX racing, last-person-standing style trail running, epic gravel rides, and camping under the stars. Whether you're racing, riding, running, or just hanging out by the fire, Cider Cross / Fon Solo has something for everyone. SATURDAY: CIDER CROSS + BACKYARD ULTRA-STYLE RUN Cider Cross Race: Duration: One 40-minute race with CX and MTB categories Course: About a 1-mile course – re-routed for 2025 to feature faster, more open gravel-friendly sections Experience: Expect slop, speed, and heckling Bike Type: Bring any bike — gravel, mountain, cyclocross — whatever rolls! Fire Jump: Yes, the optional fire jump is back. Prizes: Yes, there will be prizes (top 3 per category, TBD) Last-Person-Standing Trail Run: Format: Race format is an easier version of the Backyard Ultra Loops: ~1 mile loops on the same course Time Limit: Time limit decreases by 1 minute per lap (e.g., Lap 1 = 20 min, Lap 2 = 19 min, etc.) Challenge: Run till you can't make the cutoff! Estimate: You can expect 7–8 laps if you're at a 12-min/mile pace Last Year: Last year, the fastest runners made it down to the 6-minute mark! Food, drinks, and camping available. BYOBreakfast! (But seriously, sign up for a camping spot early.) SUNDAY: THE FON SOLO GRAVEL LOOP Our grand finale — a gravel adventure through the Sheepscot Valley. This year, we’ve got …