Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest

Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest

Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest is a multi-distance trail race held on Blue Hill Mountain in Blue Hill, Maine on August 1, 2026. The event offers measured loop courses that include summit climbs, forested technical trail, and coastal views.

Distances offered:

• 5k - Mountain Rd field start, Post Office Trail out and back, Osgood Trail summit, Service Road descent.
• 10k - One upper loop plus a full figure eight for two summits and return.
• 25k - Short upper loop followed by three full figure eight loops.
• 50k - Seven full figure eight loops.

The mountain is a 934 foot monadnock known historically as Awanadjo by the Penobscot Tribe of the Wabanaki Confederacy; organizers acknowledge the land as Wabanaki homeland. Profits from the event are transferred to Blue Hill Heritage Trust and Wabanaki Alliance. Event revenue is invested in the race or donated; deferrals to the following year may be available prior to July 15 and fees are waived for Wabanaki Tribal Members via an organizer code.

Aid is centered at the race hub at the start and finish with hydration, snacks including vegan options and whoopie pies, and a smaller aid station at Post Office/Osgood/Mountain Rd. Drop bags are available for 25k and 50k runners. Support crew may station at Osgood/Mountain Rd for 25k and 50k; pacers are not allowed. Packet pickup takes place the evening before the race and an optional pre race meeting is live streamed on Instagram. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.