Moosehorn Ghost Run Half-Marathon and Relay

Moosehorn Ghost Run Half-Marathon and Relay

October 25, 2026

Baileyville, ME 04694 US

The beauty of Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge awaits! Run 13.1 miles solo or as relay with friends through the refuge access road system. Come out and explore your refuge! Wildlife is abundant. Have your camera ready! Deer, Moose, Bear, Grouse, and many bird species could certainly be spotted. Moose and deer, oh MY! The course will take place all within the Moosehorn service road system! Car-free, dirt roads and possible wildlife encounters are features of this unique half-marathon.

Bold Coast Runners in partnership with Friends of Moosehorn are pleased to bring you the Annual Moosehorn Ghost Run on Sunday October 25th, 2026.

Registration

Registration opens at 7:00am August 1, 2026. Capped at 100 runners across all events.

• Half-marathon Entry: $35 (Early Bird $30 until September 1st)
• Relay Entry: $26 per-person (Early Bird $20 until September 1st)
• Youth (17 and under): $15 across all events
• Late registration fees go into effect on October 10th at Midnight.
• Registration Closes 5:00pm Saturday October 24th.

With your registration you'll receive ghost run swag, a well marked half-marathon and our traditional pot-luck food afterwards. Awards at the discretion of the race director, will include Top 3 overall awards, 10 year age groups, relay awards and Halloween Themed awards such as best costume, etc.

Race Day Timeline:

• 7am to 8:45am - Packet pickup only
• 8:00am - Early start for runners and relay teams expecting to run 2:25:00 (11 min/mile) or longer.
• 9:00am - Race start for Individual and Team half-marathon
• 10:15am - First Finisher Approximately, post race potluck will start soon afterwards!
• 11:15 am - Awards Ceremony - approximate time.
• 11:30 am - Course Closes - Course Time limit: 3 hours and 30 minutes

Course Description:

The half-marathon course starts near the Refuge Headquarters building and meanders south through meadows and flowages. The course will take place all within the Moosehorn service road system! Car-free, dirt roads and possible wildlife encounters are features of this unique half-marathon.

Relay Description

Teams of 2 or 3 can complete the 13.1-mile course.

• Leg 1: 4 miles
• Leg 2: 5.9 miles
• Leg 3: 3.1 miles

Refer to course map for exchange points. Runners are responsible for getting to the leg start location, which will be marked with a sign.

Course Time limit: 3 hours and 30 minutes (16 min/mile)