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Are you a running enthusiast looking for new challenges? The Blueberry Cove Half Marathon is definitely the event for you! 😎 This race takes place in the heart of the beautiful Knox County in Saint George, Maine, in the United States. 😉

About Megunticook Trail Festival Race Where the Mountains Meet the Sea - Three Bold Trail Races In Camden, Maine The Camden Hills of Maine are where the mountains meet the sea – and you’ll experience both in the only races to take place in the iconic Camden Hills State Park. The Wicked Tough 10 is a 10K race that will test even the most accomplished runner on step singletrack with 1600 feet of vertical gain. The new Halfast 20k takes place mainly on wide gravel trail, a great introductory race for those new to trail running or for experienced racers who want to test their speed. The Megunticook 50, is a 50K that is formidable and will traverse over 90% of the trails in the park. All afford a great and intimate taste of this unique area of the country.Rising 1385 feet above sea level, Mount Megunticook is the second highest mountain (by 175’) along the Atlantic Coast and offers stunning views of Penobscot Bay and out to the open ocean. Both races are among the most challenging in their

category but offer the opportunity to experience this unique area is a very special way. Entries are limited.Registration fee for all races includes bib, a t-shirt, a swag item, and a post-race meal. We do not issue refunds, but deferrals are granted for pregnancy or if you volunteer for this year's race. Megunticook 50k Brutal. Beautiful. Two words that only begin to describe this event in the remote Midcoast area of Maine. It traverses over 90% of the trails of this gem with a minimum of overlap. The views along the course are stunning and even the speedy “contenders” will be tempted to stop and take them in. It’s not a race for the faint of heart. There are over 7600’ of elevation gain and the trails are steep with lots of rocks and roots. If you’re not going up or down, you’re probably off course. The cutoff time may seem generous at 11 hours, but this course will beat you up physically and mentally. And while it doesn’t have the 3000’ climbs of some of the races in the West, it has

more overall vertical than most of those and would stand shoulder-to-shoulder with any of them for the level of difficulty. It’s not a circuit run multiple times and there are only 3 out-and-backs of 1.7 miles, .15 miles,s and .5 miles. There are 6 aid stations, one of which you hit twice for a total of 6. You’ll top all 6 of the significant peaks in the park (Battie, Bald Rock, Derry, Frohock, Cameron, and Megunticook), experience numerous lookouts and cross an abundance of brooks and streams along the way.LEARN THE ROUTE While our courses are very well marked, runners are still 100% responsible for keeping themselves on course. RACE START: Saturday, September 12, 7:00 am. Camden Hills State Park, Main entrance on Rt 1.BIB PICK UP: Friday, September 11, 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm & Saturday, September 12 5:30 am - 6:30 am. Camden Hills State Park, Main Entrance on Rt 1.PRICE:$135. Registration after August 31: $155.For all the information about aid stations, courses, schedules and more please visit

our: WEBSITE 20k - Trail Half Marathon The 20k Trail Half Marathon, a rebel among our races is unlike the other two courses. This race features fewer rocks, roots, and summits, making it an ideal choice for those exploring trail racing for the first time. It’s also perfect for seasoned runners eager to push their speed on a faster 20k route. Only 3.9km of this course are single track, mainly on a wide gravel trail. The only summit on this course is Cameron Mountain where to the east, you'll get a view from Bald Rock Mountain to the ocean; to the west, you'll be overlooking Megunticook Lake. You'll mostly be running on the Multi-Use trail which starts as a steep ascent out of the campground and traverses to park to Lincolnville. Here you'll turn around heading a mile back the way you came before changing course and heading out to Cameron Mountain. The multi-use trail is wide and (mostly smooth) but it is not flat. Besides a few short stretches, you will either be heading up or downhill. The

elevation gain for the whole course is 1,900 feet. There are 2 aid stations, one of which you'll pass twice for a total of 3.LEARN THE ROUTE While our courses are very well marked, runners are still 100% responsible for keeping themselves on course. RACE START: Saturday, September 12, 8:00 am. Camden Hills State Park, Main entrance on Rt 1.BIB PICK UP: Friday, September 11, 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm & Saturday, September 12 6:30 am - 7:30 am. Camden Hills State Park, Main Entrance on Rt 1. PRICE:$90. Registration after August 31: $110.For all the information about aid stations, courses, schedules and more please visit our: WEBSITE Wicked Tough 10 While not an ultramarathon, this 10K is no piece of cake. The views from Battie and the shoulder of Megunticook are stunning and will come at a time when runners will be very inclined to take a short break to enjoy them. With over 1600’ of elevation gain, this course will test even the most accomplished runner. The majority of the course is on trails

through the beautiful woods. But twice, you’ll break out onto open ledge and have stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and the coastal areas from Acadia to Tenant’s Harbor. This signals the end to an arduous climb and the beginning of a much-appreciated downhill section. But make sure you have your “trail eyes” well trained lest a rock or root grab your foot. Whether a competitive runner wishing to test him/herself against one of the toughest courses around or a fast-walker more interested in exploring the mountains of Mid-Coast Maine, you will find what you’re looking for in the Wicked Tough Ten.LEARN THE ROUTE While our courses are very well marked, runners are still 100% responsible for keeping themselves on course. RACE START: Saturday, September 12, 8:30 am. Camden Hills State Park, Main entrance on Rt 1.BIB PICK UP: Friday, September 11, 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm & Saturday, September 12, 7:00am - 8:00 am. Camden Hills State Park, Main Entrance on Rt 1. PRICE:$80. Registration after August

31: $100.For all the information about aid stations, courses, schedules and more please visit our: WEBSITE Community, Stewardship & Respect The Megunticook Trail Festival is held on the ancestral, unceded lands of the Wabanaki Nations (Penobscot, Passamaquoddy, Maliseet, Mi’kmaq).“Megunticook” means “great swells of the sea,” reflecting Indigenous naming of this landscape. We honor the enduring relationships between these Nations and this land, past and present, and pledge to support ongoing Indigenous self-determination, stewardship, and justice.All Indigenous peoples, from Wabanaki Nations and beyond, are invited to run with us free of charge.When you register for Megunticook Trail Festival you will have an opportunity to give back by donating to Niweskok, a Wabanaki-led organization that strengthens food sovereignty, healing, and community connections in the Penobscot Bay region. Event's current local time: 4:26 AM ET

"A Harbor Fest Tradition"

Scenic, fairly flat course that includes a few gentle hills, shaded neighborhoods, a stretch along the water front, and the Armistice Foot Bridge across the Passagassawaukeag River; one water stop. Everyone is welcome to join from those looking to run a personal best to families wanting to share a healthy run/walk. Top female and male runners receive 10 lbs of live lobsters (“bugs”).

Sponsorship of the Bug Run is provided by the First National Bank, Belfast, Maine.

This event is one of five events in the RunBelfast 2026 race series held in Belfast, Maine (https://www.runbelfast.org/). Events include: Paces for PAWS 5K - Jun 13; Lions Kilted Canter 5K - Jul 18; Rotary Bug Run 5K - August 8; WCHV Hospice Volunteers 5K - Sep 12; and Lions Ghostly Gallop - October 24.

RunBelfast is grateful for the support provided by City of Belfast Parks and Recreation, City of Belfast Police, and City of Belfast Fire and Ambulance

Event details and schedule

When: Saturday, August 8, 2026, 8:00 a.m. start

Where: Parking lot at Union Street and Miller Street, Belfast, Maine

Race-day registration and Packet pick-up: Race day between 07:00-07:45 a.m.

Fee: $25 through August 5; $30 race day; $25 for active duty military; souvenir t-shirts are guaranteed for all runners who register by July 24; after that date, t-shirts are available while supplies last

Awards: Overall female and male receive 10 lbs of live lobsters (“bugs”); then top M & F in each of 9 age groups (pre-teen thru 80+) receive medals

PARKING

The following parking restrictions will be in place, starting at 7 AM on Saturday, August 16th:

• Commercial Street will be closed at Union Street, and there will not be parking on Commercial Street throughout the weekend.

• The lower Belfast Common parking lot at Front St. and Commercial Street is for event volunteers ONLY.

• Belfast Boathouse parking lot will be for vendors and H/C parking only (requires a placard or plate).

• Front Street between Federal & Spring Streets and Federal Street at Main Street.

Racers are directed FIRST to city parking lots (Washington Street, Beaver Street) and then single, parallel parking (right side, aka downhill) on Front Street, and other additional city/downtown streets. Runners should not be parking in the neighborhoods if at all possible. They should use the downtown street parking and parking lots.