Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest

Event overview

Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest is a multi-distance trail race held in Blue Hill, ME, centered on Blue Hill Mountain. The event offers four distances: 50k, 25k, 10k, and 5k. Profits from the event will be transferred to Blue Hill Heritage Trust and Wabanaki Alliance. Fees are waived for Wabanaki Tribal Members. Deferrals to the following year may be offered prior to July 15; refunds are not available except as noted in the pregnancy and postpartum policy.

Course and logistics

The course uses a figure-eight profile around the mountain and includes summit climbs. Terrain includes fields of wildflowers, densely forested technical trail, and coastal viewpoints. Distances follow these routes:

• 50k - seven full figure-eight loops.
• 25k - three full figure-eight loops after a shorter upper loop.
• 10k - one upper loop plus one full figure-eight loop.
• 5k - short out-and-back then ascent to the summit and descent.

The race hub is the main aid station at the start/finish with hydration and snacks; a smaller aid station is located at the Post Office/Osgood/Mountain Rd intersection. Designated drop bags are available for 25k and 50k runners. Support crews may be stationed for 25k and 50k at Osgood/Mountain Rd; pacers are not allowed. Packet pickup and a pre-race meeting are scheduled the day before the race and the meeting will be live streamed on Instagram. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.