Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest
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Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest
Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest is a multi-distance trail event on Blue Hill Mountain in Blue Hill, ME, scheduled for August 7, 2027. The event offers races that use a combination of field, forest, and coastal-view trails on and around the mountain conserved by Blue Hill Heritage Trust.
Distances available:
- 5k: start at Mountain Rd field, out and back on Post Office Trail, up Osgood Trail to the summit, then down Service Road trail to the finish.
- 10k: one upper loop to the first summit, then a full figure-eight loop with a second summit for roughly 10 kilometers.
- 25k: a shorter upper loop followed by three full figure-eight loops.
- 50k: seven full figure-eight loops.
The race hub at the start/finish serves as the main aid station with hydration, snacks including salty, sweet and vegan options, and local baked goods. A smaller aid station is located at the Post Office/Osgood/Mountain Rd intersection. Drop bags are provided for 25k and 50k runners, and 25k and 50k runners may have a support crew stationed at Osgood/Mountain Rd. Pacers are not allowed.
The event is Trail Sisters Approved, including equal podiums and awards, women’s specific apparel, menstrual products at aid stations, women on the starting line, and a pregnancy and postpartum deferral or refund policy. Event profits will be transferred to Blue Hill Heritage Trust and Wabanaki Alliance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
