Sun Multisport Events (SME) is an award-winning endurance event production company based in New England. Our mission is to further the passion of the endurance sports community with events that prioritize safety and superior organization… are staged from scenic venues with attractive courses… and feature generous volunteer support.
From 2002 to 2022 Sun Multisport Events produced an award-winning multisport race series which included the Cranberry Trifest (2002-2022), Patriot Half (2007-2022; an unprecedented 3x “Best Small Race” winner in the 2013, 2017 and 2018 “Triathlete’s Choice Awards” and “Best Triathlon” in the 2016 “Best of Competitor”), Whaling City Tri & Du (2007-2022) and Pilgrimman (2021-2022). On January 30, 2023, Outsider Endurance acquired from Sun Multisport Events the Patriot Half, Whaling City Tri & Du, Cranberry Trifest and Pilgrimman.
Today, Sun Multisport produces the Barn to Run Trail Race Series, New England’s first and only farm-based trail race series and the annual Barn to Run Winter Challenge.
Sun Multisport Events is led by Mark Walter. A certified USA Triathlon Race Director since 2006, Mark’s passion for the sport of triathlon began with his first race, the inaugural Mooseman Triathlon at Waterville Valley, NH in 2004. After years of nurturing the Sun Multisport Events business during late nights, early mornings and weekends, Mark successfully transitioned to full time management of Sun Multisport Events in February 2012. A 2x IRONMAN finisher (Louisville 2018, Lake Placid 2024), Mark continues to race in triathlons and other endurance events .
General event inquiries? Email us at [email protected].
Interested in sponsoring one of our events? Contact Mark at [email protected].