Patrick Caron | Mountain Ultra Trail

Just released... A Run with Patrick Caron! Thank you @ianmaclellan  and @dladds for allowing me the opportunity to share my story while exploring Mount Chocorua in New Hampshire via the Piper Trail. Click the link in my bio to follow along for the full video! @salomonrunning . 📹 maclellanimages.com . 🎼 @weareallastronauts . #TimeToPlay #RunNomadic #ZeroLimits #CrowAthletics #CrowElite #Caw #RunItFast #EverydayAdventure #RunWild #ExploretheOutdoors #OptOutside #TrailRunning #Ultrarunning

13:50! 1st Overall and new CR at the Ghost Train 100 👻 . #TimeToPlay #RunNomadic #ZeroLimits #CrowAthletics #CrowElite #Caw #RunItFast #EverydayAdventure #RunWild #ExploretheOutdoors #OptOutside

Looking back at this year, it’s been quite a rollercoaster of experiences and emotions. Running brought me to many new places, introduced me to some really special people, and taught me numerous lessons along the way. Although I appreciate the presence of structure in my life and I have always set goals to help me get to where I want to be, I generally avoid making long term plans, as I know life and the world around me is always shifting. As much as we want to control all aspects of our lives, adaptability is essential, and something I am trying to become more accustomed to practicing. At times, I find myself being disappointed about how certain things pan out, what could have been, or what could not have been. Although I give those feelings some attention and thought, I try my best not to let them linger as I’ve been gifted with some incredible and transformative experiences as a result of the paths I’ve chosen or have found myself being guided toward. There’s so much in life to celebrate and be appreciative of, and I’m glad I can share it with so many people. To everyone who’s supported me throughout the year, thank you, and I hope I’ve been able to provide similar support in return! . When it comes to racing, here are a few of this year’s highlights (definitely a mix of terrain and distances, with each endeavor enjoyable in its own unique way!) 🏃‍♂️ . New Year’s Day Boston Marathon G.A.C. 50K ~ 🥇(CR) TARCtic Frozen Yeti Trail Race ~🥇(CR) New Bedford Half Marathon ~ New PR Boston Marathon ~ New PR North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Miler ~🥇 Chestnut Hill Farm Trail Run ~🥇(CR) Zugspitze Ultratrail ~ 5th OA, 1st AG Independence Day 5K ~🥇 East End Trail Race ~🥇(CR) Bad Little Trail Run ~🥇(CR) Cadillac Doubleback FKT Wildlands Trail Run ~🥇(CR) Frenchman Bay Autumn Trail Race ~🥇(CR) Moosehorn Ghost Run Half Marathon ~🥇(CR) Bold Coast Bash Trail Race 20M ~🥇(CR) Franklin Park Turkey Trot ~🥇(CR) . Also, a huge thank you to the brands who have supported my athletic dreams and been there with me every step of the way. Your kindness and belief in me are greatly appreciated! 🙏 . @Salomon @Suunto @DrymaxSocks @InsideTracker @TriggerPin . 📸 @keeler.photographic

Happy Marathon Monday eve to everyone running, supporting, volunteering, spectating, and enjoying the magic that is the Boston Marathon. Tomorrow morning I’ll be headed to Hopkinton for my eleventh consecutive Boston, and I feel incredibly grateful to be able to write those words and toe that line. I’m not sure what to expect, but I’m ready to open myself up to the possibilities. That’s running after all. I’ll keep it short, but I’m continuing to raise funds for the Boston Bulldogs Running Club, a community that I care deeply about, and who is making a positive impact in those whose lives have been impacted by addiction. I hope you’ll consider learning more about them, and maybe even making a donation to support the great work the club is doing each and every day. You can visit the link in my bio to contribute. See you on the streets in the a.m.! High fives and loud screams are greatly appreciated. ❤️

We just updated our New England Ultra Calendar, the most comprehensive listing of ultra distance events past and present in the region! Go check it out at the link in our bio, and find your next event!

June Summit Showdown Final Results! 🏆 Shoutout to all 29 individuals who participated in June! The competition on Dorr Mountain really ramped up the last couple of days and that's exactly what we were hoping for! And the fastest times ever were set on the segment by both men and women this past month! How cool is that? Women's Leaderboard 🏃‍♀️ 1. Kate Sanderson at 24:05 2. Kat Snyder at 25:51 3. Brynn Reese at 26:52 4. Fionna Kennedy at 27:52 5. Tara Allen at 28:56 Men's Leaderboard 🏃‍♂️ 1. Patrick Caron at 17:03 2. Ponce Saltysiak at 20:20 3. Eric Maughan at 22:04 4. Peter Philbrook at 22:21 5. Stephen Grierson at 22:31 Local Legend ⛰️ Fionna Kennedy with 19 efforts If you missed last month's challenge, good news! July's competition is underway on Champlain Mountain! Get out there and get some efforts in! Fun prizes for the top five on the Strava leaderboard for the month of July and the "Local Legend" of the segment 🏃 #RunMDI #MoveFree #SummitShowdown #AcadiaNationalPark

🚨 Move Free Summit Showdown 🚨 Kicking off now! 🚀 Four months and four summits of Mount Desert Island! June Segment: Dorr Mountain July Segment: Champlain Mountain August Segment: Beech Mountain September Segment: Cadillac Mountain Embrace your inner mountain goat! Each month features its own Strava segment of one of the local peaks on Mount Desert Island that participants are challenged to complete for some fun prizes! The top five men and women for each segment during its corresponding month will be awarded prizes from local businesses, as well as the “local legends” (the individuals who have completed the segment the most during that month regardless of pace or speed). We want to acknowledge that Strava does not currently have nonbinary leaderboards, but we welcome and encourage our nonbinary friends to participate, and will have prizes for any nonbinary participants. We will also have prizes for those that complete all four segments across all four months. Stay tuned! Our hope is we can inspire everyone to get out there and enjoy the mountains, and to find some inspiration to challenge themselves in whatever way that looks like to them! Who knows, you might just surprise yourself! ❤️ Visit Move Free’s website for more information on each route and links to each segment! 🗺️

The outpouring of support for our first USL soccer team in Maine has been as unyielding and strong as the pine tree of our state. 🌲 The atmosphere at Fitzpatrick Stadium is electric at every game with a sellout crowd (despite the traditional rain?), drawing Mainers and visitors alike for this engaging, exciting game experience. 🎉 Our own @patrickccaron recently had the honor of running and debuting the new First Light kit atop Cadillac Mountain as the sun rose over the horizon. 🌅 Don't miss the next home game on May 31st! 🗓️ Up The Hearts! 🫶 #MaineSports #mainething #mesports #newenglandoutdoors #adventuretraveler #sporttravel #sportreporter #createyourmove #sportscation #beyondlimits #adventurehere #sportsnation #competitiontime #newenglandoutdoors #forceofnature #usl #usasoccer

Hear from some of our campers what our Move Free Acadia Running Retreats are all about! We welcome runners of all experience levels to join us for four days and three nights of running and relaxing in and around Acadia National Park! Register soon for one of our 2025 experiences! ​Wed. June 18 to Sat. June 21 Sat. July 5 to Tues. July 8 Sun. Aug. 10 to Wed. Aug. 13 (women’s retreat) Fri. Sept. 12 to ​Mon. Sept. 15 ​Fri. Oct. 10 to Mon. Oct. 13 (women’s retreat) Scholarship opportunities are also available via the application link found on the retreat page!

HIGH FIVES READY Just another Monday morning!

TIME TO GET ROWDY See you in the streets!

The climbs are certainly worth it for views like these! 🤩 Our Acadia Running Retreats offer runners the opportunity to explore the spectacular trails of the region with the guidance of local experts and the camaraderie of new friends! ❤️ From June to October, we are hosting five retreats on Mount Desert Island, the Northeast’s running paradise! We are also excited to be adding women’s running retreats to our calendar this year, and provide additional spaces for women to connect and learn! Interested? We encourage you to visit the link in our bio and register soon! Scholarship opportunities are also available by application! Come Move Free with us!