Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest
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Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest
Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest is a multi-distance trail running event held on and around Blue Hill Mountain in Blue Hill, ME. The course uses a figure-eight loop plus an upper loop and combines open fields, densely forested technical trails, and coastal viewpoints. The mountain is a 934 foot monadnock managed largely by Blue Hill Heritage Trust and historically known as Awanadjo by the Penobscot Tribe of the Wabanaki Confederacy.
Distances offered:
- 50k: seven full figure-eight loops
- 25k: three full figure-eight loops after a short upper loop
- 10k: one full figure-eight loop plus the upper loop for two summits
- 5k: upper loop with an out-and-back segment and a summit on Osgood Trail
The race hub at the start/finish serves as the main aid station with hydration, snacks including vegan options, and local baked goods. A smaller aid station is located at the Post Office/Osgood/Mountain Rd intersection. There is a designated drop bag area for 25k and 50k runners. Support crew are allowed for 25k and 50k runners at the Osgood/Mountain Rd location; pacers are not allowed.
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, and a pregnancy and postpartum policy. Profits will be transferred to Blue Hill Heritage Trust and Wabanaki Alliance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
