Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest
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Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest : August 7, 2027
Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest is a multi-distance trail event in Blue Hill, ME, held on August 7, 2027. The event centers on Blue Hill Mountain and offers looped courses that include summit climbs and coastal-view sections.
- 5k : Mountain Rd start; Post Office Trail out-and-back; summit via Osgood Trail.
- 10k : One upper loop plus a full figure-eight; two summits.
- 25k : Three full figure-eight loops after a shorter upper loop.
- 50k : Seven full figure-eight loops.
The course traverses fields of wildflowers and densely forested technical trails, and includes sections with coastal vistas. The figure-eight route and upper loop are combined in different counts to create each distance. A main race hub at the start/finish provides hydration, varied snacks including salty, sweet, and vegan options, and local whoopie pies. A smaller aid station at the Post Office/Osgood/Mountain Rd intersection offers water, electrolyte drink, and limited snacks. Drop bags are available for 25k and 50k runners. Support crews may be stationed at Osgood/Mountain Rd for 25k and 50k; pacers are not allowed.
Blue Hill Mountain is a 934-foot monadnock historically known as Awanadjo by the Penobscot Tribe of the Wabanaki Confederacy. Much of the mountain is conserved and managed by Blue Hill Heritage Trust. Profits from the event will be transferred to Blue Hill Heritage Trust and Wabanaki Alliance.
The race is Trail Sisters Approved and offers 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 policy that allows deferral or full refund upon request. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
