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Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest race photoBlue Hill
US
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Race date in 305 days
Aug 7, 2027 Sat
City · Distance
Blue Hill · 50km
Entry fee
Fee TBDVaries by event and entry period
2027Date Aug 7, 2027 · Entry Jan 1, 2027 ~
2026Date Aug 1, 2026
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 6, 2026
Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest race photo
Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest race photo
Unknown photographer, Public domain
About the raceHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

This is a trail festival held on a mountain overlooking the coastal town of Blue Hill.

There are events of various distances, and both running and walking are welcome.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

50K @ Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest, Maine 2024

Joey Be Running

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

We'll fill this in once the official entry rules are out.

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest course map and elevation

The 50km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 05:00
EventStart
Ultra05:00
START

Mountain Road, Blue Hill ME

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Mountain Rd Field, Blue Hill Mountain

Finish · Google Maps

There is only one event: the Ultra.

The finish is at Mountain Rd Field, Blue Hill Mountain.

Typical race-season temperature: around 19°C (67°F)
Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

Pick up your bib at the expo

Fri 4-6PM at Mountain Rd Field, briefing 5PM; Saturday morning check-in also available
Fri 4-6PM at Mountain Rd Field, briefing 5PM; Saturday morning check-in also available

Mountain Rd Field, Blue Hill Mountain

Google MapsDirections
Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

No public transit. Start/finish for all distances (5k/10k/25k/50k) is at Mountain Rd Field, Blue Hill, ME (approx. coordinates 44.4297, -68.5837).

Per ultrasignup/race listing detail.

The 2026 edition (Aug 1, 2026) is the one found;

Rural coastal Maine venue near Blue Hill Mountain — no public transit, car access only.

Getting to the finish

Same as start — Mountain Rd Field.

Per race listing detail (ultrasignup did=129120).

Stations & transport near the venue

No dedicated transit card system;

Blue Hill, ME is a rural coastal venue with no local bus network, so car access is required.

Standard cash or card covers any parking fees.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest is a trail-running festival held on the mountain overlooking the coastal town of Blue Hill, with 5K, 10K, 25K, and 50K events.

Start times and cutoffs vary by distance: the 50K starts at 5 a.m. with a 10-hour cutoff,

the 25K at 8 a.m. with a 5-hour cutoff, and both the 10K and 5K at 9 a.m., with cutoffs of 3 hours and 2 hours, respectively.

BIB pickup is available on Friday, the day before the race, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Mountain Road Field,

with a course briefing at 5 p.m. Saturday-morning on-site registration is also available for runners unable to attend on Friday.

Participants in the 25K and 50K may check a drop bag and receive crew support at designated locations, but pacers are prohibited in all events.

Based on 2025 pricing, fees were approximately $45–$55 for the 5K, $60–$70 for the 10K, $75–$85 for the 25K,

and around $90 for the 50K, with prices increasing after the late-May early-bird deadline.

Check the latest fees on the UltraSignup registration page.

Times are local to Blue Hill. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest start line in

Hotels that make race morning easy

1 places

Distances are straight-line from the start/finish area.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

The start and finish are in the same place
We picked stays around that one spot.

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Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Blue Hill with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Blue Hill.

Total cost and budget for Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Blue Hill runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest

FAQ
When does Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sat, August 7, 2027 in Blue Hill, ME, United States.

What distances does Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest 2027 offer?

Ultra.

What time does Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest 2027 start?

The race starts at 05:00.

Where does Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest 2027 finish?

Mountain Rd Field, Blue Hill Mountain.

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