Megunticook Trail Festival
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Overview
The Megunticook Trail Festival takes place in Camden Hills State Park in MidCoast Maine on Saturday, Sep 12, 2026. The park covers over 5,700 acres and has more than 30 miles of trails. Mount Megunticook rises 1,385 feet above sea level and offers views of Penobscot Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The event is held on the ancestral, unceded lands of the Wabanaki Nations. Entries are limited.
Races and course details
- 50K - traverses over 90% of the park trails; 7600 feet elevation gain
- Halfast 20k - mainly wide gravel trail; 3.9 km singletrack; 1900 feet elevation gain
- Wicked Tough 10K - steep singletrack; 1600 feet vertical gain; open ledge views
The 50K route covers most park trails with steep, rocky terrain and multiple summits and lookouts. The 20k runs largely on a multi-use gravel trail with one summit and includes two aid stations, one of which is passed twice. The 10K stays mostly on wooded trails with exposed ledges and significant climbing. Registration fees include a bib, a t-shirt, a swag item, and a post-race meal. Refunds are not issued; deferrals are allowed for pregnancy or for volunteering. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.