CAMDEN — The Megunticook Trail Festival, a trail running event in Camden Hills State Park, will be held this year on Saturday, September 7, 2024. The festival offers something for every level runner, with three different race distances and varying courses: a 10k, a 20k, and a 50k option.

“These races bring in runners from all over the country but have also become a mainstay for Maine trail runners,” said a news release.

The 10k race is short but challenging. With only a short section on the road, this race is mostly single track, climbing both Mount Battie and Ocean Lookout.

The 20k race differs from the other 2 races. Most of this course is on the wide gravel Multi-Use Trail with only 3 miles of single-track running. 

“This is a fun course to really fly on but also a great race for those who are not ready for technical trails,” said the release.

The 50k covers the entire park, every mountain top, and every lookout. 

“This race is stunning but only suitable for well-trained runners,” said the release.

Last year, Ramona Larsen, a local runner and yoga teacher, took over as the race director. Larsen seeks to transform the Megunticook Trail Festival into a community event by getting more local runners interested in trail running and showcasing all the beautiful trails that Camden Hills State Park has to offer.

There are lots of opportunities to participate.  If you aren’t interested in running you might enjoy volunteering on the course or at the finish line. Spectators are encouraged. Racers will finish throughout the day, and there will be vendors offering food onsite. 

Register to run or sign up to volunteer on the website.

Megunticook Trail Festival

Saturday, September 7, 2024

7 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

Camden Hills State Park

280 Belfast Rd, Camden, ME 04843

For more information visit: megunticooktrailfestival.com.

Email: megunticooktrailfest@gmail.com