Three Bold Trail Races In Camden, Maine
Race Where the Mountains Meet the Sea
“Megunticook Trail Festival was the perfect blend of world-class trails and a welcoming small-town race atmosphere.”
- Ben Koons, 2023 10k winner
Saturday, Sep 12, 2026
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 steep 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.
If you are traveling to Mid Coast Maine especially for the Trail Festival, be sure to check out the recommendations on our Racecation page.
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.
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