Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest

Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest Awanadjo, meaning “small, misty mountain” was the name given to the mountain by the Penobscot Tribe of the Wabanaki Confederacy.

The Mountain and Land:

Blue Hill Mountain is a 934-foot monadnock (isolated mountain) that has long been a local landmark and is now mostly conserved and under the management of Blue Hill Heritage Trust. Since humans have lived in coastal Maine, Blue Hill Mountain has been central to the identity of the region’s residents. Blue Hill Heritage Trust acknowledges that the land we conserve is part of the homeland of Wabanaki peoples who have lived in this region from time immemorial, and who are now sovereign tribal nations. Race Description:

The inaugural Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest! A multi-distance race and gathering in celebration of the eponymous mountain that rises from the sea above the town of Blue Hill. Runners and hikers of all abilities are welcome, with your choice of distance:

5k- starting at the Mountain Rd field, runners will turn onto Mountain Rd, run a short out-and back on Post Office Trail before continuing up Osgood Trail to summit, then down the Service Road trail, returning to the start/finish.

10k- one “upper loop” on the figure-eight profile for a first summit just as the 5k runners will do, then a full figure-eight loop along Mountain Rd, down Pleasant St, turning onto the Post Office Trail head. Continuing up Post Office Trail to Osgood Trail, runner will complete a second summit and descent for a 10k(+).

50k- 7 full figure eight loops. You’ll be awestruck at the beauty as you traverse fields of wildflowers and up densely-forested technical trail, only to be greeted by coastal vistas second-to-none. After you cross the finish line, dance— or recover— to a live steel drum performance on site; a festive occasion that celebrates you, the runners, the community, and beloved Blue Hill Mountain. Profits from the event will be transferred to the Wabanaki Alliance.

Peak trail season is in full swing (but isn’t it always?)! If BHMTF is on your radar, be aware prices for all race dista...
05/22/2026

Peak trail season is in full swing (but isn’t it always?)! If BHMTF is on your radar, be aware prices for all race distances are on June 1st. What’s your preferred distance?

Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest is a community event with multiple race distances ranging from 5 to 50k. Join us for a wee...
01/29/2026

Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest is a community event with multiple race distances ranging from 5 to 50k. Join us for a weekend in Downeast coastal Maine, as we celebrate movement, the community, and the Blue Hill Peninsula. All abilities are welcome with generous cutoffs. Link to our ultrasignup registration site is in our IG bio or can be found on ultrasignup.

Jan 1 is right around the corner, and so is BHMTF registration! We’re more excited than ever to gather at the mountain i...
12/27/2025

Jan 1 is right around the corner, and so is BHMTF registration! We’re more excited than ever to gather at the mountain in August. Keep an eye on your inboxes (past runners and volunteers) for some important updates this year!

with the nice look today, reminding you all that we’re still here (and M1 is too, by the way).
10/23/2025

with the nice look today, reminding you all that we’re still here (and M1 is too, by the way).

Sneak peak at all the fun we had. Proper race report to come, and keep an eye out for coverage in the Weekly Packet and ...
08/03/2025

Sneak peak at all the fun we had. Proper race report to come, and keep an eye out for coverage in the Weekly Packet and Ellsworth American. 🤘

A few snaps from yesterday
08/03/2025

A few snaps from yesterday

You certainly don’t need to sit on a rock mid-race, but if you want to, we got ‘em. Putting the final touches on race pr...
07/15/2025

You certainly don’t need to sit on a rock mid-race, but if you want to, we got ‘em.

Putting the final touches on race prep. See you on August 2nd, and if you haven’t registered yet, what are you waiting for?!

It’s starting to feel like summer! With race options from 5 to 50k, BHMTF has something for everyone! From sea level to ...
05/22/2025

It’s starting to feel like summer! With race options from 5 to 50k, BHMTF has something for everyone! From sea level to summit, come get a little Maine magic for a summer weekend. Link in bio

We’re starting to get busy behind the scenes! Sneak peak at this year’s run of hats, courtesy of our favorite brand, . W...
05/07/2025

We’re starting to get busy behind the scenes! Sneak peak at this year’s run of hats, courtesy of our favorite brand, . Why not score a hat and build a weekend in Maine around Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest this summer?

Can you spot the BHMTF sticker on the Morningside Chair ?
03/18/2025

Can you spot the BHMTF sticker on the Morningside Chair ?

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Mountain Road Field
Blue Hill, ME
04614

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