Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest

Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest : Blue Hill, ME (Aug 1, 2026)

Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest is a multi-distance trail event held on Blue Hill Mountain near the coastal town of Blue Hill, Maine. The event offers running and hiking options and directs event revenue to Blue Hill Heritage Trust and Wabanaki Alliance. Registration opens January 1, 2026. Packet pickup and an optional pre-race meeting are scheduled on the Friday before the event at the Mountain Rd field.

Distances

• 50k
• 25k
• 10k
• 5k

Course and logistics

The course uses a figure-eight loop around Mountain Rd with an “upper loop” that reaches the summit via Post Office Trail and Osgood Trail. Specific formats: the 5k includes the upper loop to the summit and a return via Service Road trail; the 10k adds a second summit on a full figure-eight loop; the 25k is three full figure-eight loops after a shorter upper loop; the 50k is seven full figure-eight loops. Terrain includes open fields and densely forested technical singletrack, with coastal views from the summit.

Aid is centered at the start/finish area with hydration, snacks including vegan options and local whoopie pies, plus a smaller aid station at the Post Office/Osgood/Mountain Rd intersection. Drop bags are available for 25k and 50k runners. Crews are allowed for 25k and 50k at Osgood/Mountain Rd; pacers are not permitted. The event is Trail Sisters Approved and includes policies such as equal podiums and a pregnancy and postpartum deferral or refund option. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.