Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest

Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest

Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest is a multi-distance trail race and gathering held on Blue Hill Mountain in Blue Hill, Maine. The event is based at the Mountain Rd field and offers several course options that visit the summit and surrounding trails.

Distances available:

• 5k out and back to the summit via Post Office and Osgood Trails
• 10k figure-eight with an upper loop and a second summit
• 25k three full figure-eight loops after a shorter upper loop
• 50k seven full figure-eight loops

The course passes through fields of wildflowers, densely forested technical trails, and sections with coastal views. The race hub at the start/finish serves as the main aid station with hydration, snacks including vegan options, and regional items such as whoopie pies. A smaller aid station at the Post Office/Osgood/Mountain Rd intersection provides water, electrolyte drink, and limited snacks. Drop bags are available for 25k and 50k participants.

The event is Trail Sisters Approved and provides equal podiums and awards, women’s specific apparel and swag, menstrual products at aid stations, Women on the Starting Line programming, and a pregnancy and postpartum deferral or refund policy. Profits from the event will be transferred to Blue Hill Heritage Trust and Wabanaki Alliance.

Blue Hill Mountain is a 934 foot monadnock largely conserved and managed by Blue Hill Heritage Trust. The event acknowledges the mountain’s Wabanaki name Awanadjo and its place in Wabanaki homelands. Support crews are permitted for 25k and 50k at Osgood/Mountain Rd and pacers are not allowed. The Blue Hill peninsula offers coastal inns, B&Bs, and motels though summer vacancy can be limited. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.