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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 organizes the ACT Trail Fest on September 26, 2026. The event uses the ACT Multi-Purpose Trail and the Eastern Trail with woodland and stream views. Races start and finish at the Arundel Municipal Building parking lot at 257 Limerick Road.

Distances offered include:

5k walk/run on the Arundel Community Trails and Eastern Trail
10k walk/run on the Arundel Community Trails and Eastern Trail
Half marathon on the Arundel Community Trails and Eastern Trail
Kid's Bike Race free youth event

All participants receive a medal and a t-shirt. A live band and food will be present at the event. Advance registration closes on September 25 at noon and in person registration is available on race morning. The event is presented in partnership with the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust, which hosts a related Trail Fest earlier in the season.

Event organizers will take photographs for promotion on social media. Parking information is provided by the organizer at the Arundel Municipal Building location. 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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