Trail Festival at Pineland Farms
When is Trail Festival at Pineland Farms?
Trail Festival at Pineland Farms takes place on Saturday, May 23, 2026 in New Gloucester, ME.
What distances does Trail Festival at Pineland Farms offer?
Trail Festival at Pineland Farms offers 13 events: Sunset 5k, Canicross 5k - Casual, Canicross 5k - Competitive, 5k, 10k, 15k, 25k, 50k, 100k, 30 Hour - 6 Person, 30 Hour - 4 Person, 30 Hour - 2 Person, 30 Hour - Solo.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset 5k | 5.0 km | $34.00 | Register |
| Canicross 5k - Casual | 5.0 km | $34.00 | Register |
| Canicross 5k - Competitive | 5.0 km | $34.00 | Register |
| 5k | 5.0 km | $34.00 | Register |
| 10k | 10.0 km | $39.00 | Register |
| 15k | 15.0 km | $44.00 | Register |
| 25k | 25.0 km | $59.00 | Register |
| 50k | 50.0 km | $74.00 | Register |
| 100k | 100.0 km | $89.00 | Register |
| 30 Hour - 6 Person | — | $104.00 | Register |
| 30 Hour - 4 Person | — | $109.00 | Register |
| 30 Hour - 2 Person | — | $114.00 | Register |
| 30 Hour - Solo | — | $119.00 | Register |
How much does Trail Festival at Pineland Farms cost?
Registration for Trail Festival at Pineland Farms starts at $104.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Trail Festival at Pineland Farms held?
Trail Festival at Pineland Farms is held in New Gloucester, ME at 15 Farm View Dr..
About Trail Festival at Pineland Farms
The premier trail running festival in Maine returns for year 3 with long runs on Saturday, shorter distances on Sunday, and a Sunset 5k and 24 hour solo and team events in between!
It's time to mark Memorial Day weekend 2023 on your calendar and start training!
Courses
The Trail Festival at Pineland Farms covers groomed double track, rolling hills, and open fields. Your experience will be as picturesque as it is challenging.
50k racers will complete two loops of our 25k course.
100k racers will complete four laps of the 25k course.
30 Hour runners will complete laps on our 10k course.
Click on each map to view the course in Strava and then download to your device. Happy training!
5k
10k / 30 Hour
15k
25k / 50k / 100k
FAQ
Driving distances from nearest major cities:
Portland, ME - 20 Miles
Portsmouth, NH - 70 Miles
Boston - 125 Miles
NYC - 335 Miles
Closest Airports to Event Property:
Portland International Jetport - 23 Miles
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease - 75 Miles
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport - 115 Miles
Boston Logan International Airport - 123 Miles
Hotels near Event Property:
How are 30 hour racer camp spaces assigned?
Camp spaces are first come first serve. Each solo participant and team will have a minimum of 12' x 12' "camp" space for staging their race. Racers may store whatever they like in this space. No open flames. Small one/two burner camp stoves are OK. Small 16oz propane cylinders only. You must carry in carry out all spent cylinders. NO gas generators allowed. We highly encourage the use of portable electric power banks.
Sleeping Accommodations:
Unfortunately, we cannot host camping at the race venue the night before the race. Racers and spectators may stay for the duration of the event on the racers’ staging spaces.
Will there be parking allowed on the property?
When racers arrive on Saturday morning they may drive near the race venue and unload their gear. After doing so they must find parking on the Pineland Farms campus.There is ample parking troughout the grounds, but racers and spectators may not park in the Pineland Farms Market lot, on the side of any road, or in any marked spaces reserved for businesses on campus.
Weather Information for May in Maine:
Expect daytime temperatures anywhere between 60 and 70 degrees and overnight lows around 45 degrees. Rain is always a possibility as we experienced in 2022. Maine May overnight temperatures combined with rain could be potentially hazardous for runners still on course. Please plan accordingly.
Are there age restrictions for this event?
While we do not have age restrictions in place, we ask that you use your discretion. We ask that any minors who sign up have an adult on site throughout the duration of their run.
Are spectators allowed?
Spectators are not only allowed, they are highly encouraged.
What are the courses like?
You can expect mostly wide, well groomed double track trails. Trail Festival courses are inviting, yet challenging. While they are not exceedingly technical, these are trails so you should expect rocks, roots, and ruts.
What about aid stations?
25k, 50k, and 100k: There are two water stops. Runners will pass each of them twice on each lap. One lap for the 25k. Two laps for the 50k. Four laps for the 100k. These two stops on course will have water, Untapped Maple energy shots, Pickle Juice Shots, Coca-Cola and other assorted snacks (all while supplies last). There will also be a water stop at the start/finish area.
5k, Canicross, and Sunset 5k: One water stop runners will pass twice.
10k: Two water stops.
15k: Two water stops
We will ensure that water will be available at all stops throughout the duration of the event. Other items such as pickle juice and "ultra snacks" will be available while supplies last. Ultimately, all race participants are responsible for their own hydration and nutrition.
Can I bring my camper/RV?
Unfortunately we cannot allow campers or RVs at the race venue. If you arrive with a camper and it can fit in a regular vehicle space at the Pineland campus you may park it there, but accessing it during the race will not be possible for racers.
Have more questions?
Contact us today @ info@back40events.com
What You Get
Everyone who races in a 5k, 10k, or 15k will receive the Trail Festival at Pineland Farms short sleeved t-shirt. These are available in unisex/men's as well as women's sizes. Racers in the 25k, 50k, 50 mile, and 24 hour events will receive the long sleeve hooded t-shirt. These will be unisex sizes only.
Everyone who finishes their run will receive the Trail Festival at Pineland Farms medal signifying the distance they completed.
We'll have food vendors on site throughout the weekend with options for carnivores and vegetarians alike. Those who are 21 or older on race day will also receive 2 tall, cold pints courtesy of Baxter Brewing Co.!
The Weekend
We have a lot in store for you throughout the weekend! We will have challenging runs for all skill levels, 2 pints of Baxter beer for each participant, and prizes for race winners provided by Lamey Wellehan. Saturday and Sunday will feature live music to keep the positive vibes going. Both days will have sponsors and vendors on hand with swag and items for sale.
The weekend's schedule looks like this:
Saturday 5/28
6:00 AM - 50 Mile Start
8:00 AM - 50k Start
9:00 AM - 25k Start
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM - Jumpin' Willys
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Baxter Brewing Co. brings the beer
12:00 PM - 24 Hour Start
8:00 PM - Sunset 5k Start
Sunday 5/29
8:00 AM - 15k Start
8:30 AM - Competitive Canicross Start
8:35 AM - Casual Canicross Start
9:00 AM - 10k Start
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Iron Dynamite
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Baxter Brewing Co. brings the beer
10:00 AM - 5k Start
12:00 PM - 24 Hour Finish
1:00 PM - Trail Festival Close