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ACT Trail Fest

Name: ACT Trail Fest
Start: 2026-09-26
End: 2026-09-26
Location: Arundel

Arundel, United States • 26 Sep 2026

ACT Trail Fest - Arundel, ME

The Arundel Conservation Trust presents the 6th Annual Trail Fest on September 26, 2026, held at the Arundel Municipal Building parking lot, 257 Limerick Road. The event features organized trail races that use the ACT Multi-Purpose Trail and the Eastern Trail with woodland and stream views. All races finish at the Arundel Municipal Building parking lot.

Distances offered:

5k walk or run on the Arundel Community Trails and Eastern Trail
10k run along the Arundel Community Trails and Eastern Trail
Half marathon run along the Arundel Community Trails and Eastern Trail

Additional activities include a kid’s bike race and event amenities for participants. Registrants receive a medal and a t-shirt. The event schedule includes music and on-site food. Advance registration closes September 25; in-person registration is available on race day. The event is organized in partnership with a sister conservation trust that holds its own Trail Fest earlier in the season. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Maine Arundel

Race information

Website Registration

Half Marathon

10 km

10k

5 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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