Moosehorn Ghost Run Half-Marathon and Relay 2026

Description

Event Description

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 November 1, 2026.

​Learn more about Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge here.

Registration

Registration opens at 7:00am July 1, 2026 Capped at 100 runners across all events - so you are advised to sign up early. We sold out last year. Half-marathon Entry is $35 - Early Bird entry $30 until September 1st Relay Entry is $26 per-person - Early Bird entry $20 until September 1st Late registration fees go into effect on October 10th at Midnight. Youth (17 and under) $15 across all events If you are not able to participate please let us know so we can fill your spot.

Registration Closes 5:00pm Saturday October 24th - limited day of registration accepted on Sunday October 26th.

Washington County youth (17 and under) should contact Bold Coast Runners ( boldcoastrunners@gmail.com ) about their Young Runners Program for free entry.

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.

Distances:

Individual half-marathon - 13.1 miles Half-Marathon - Relay Teams of 2 or 3 people Open and Youth(17 and under) Divisions

All race day activities take place outside at YCC building on Moosehorn Wildlife Refuge property. Use the following address for directions. Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge 103 Headquarters Road Baring, ME 04666

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:

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Course Time limit: 3 hours and 30 minutes

The half-marathon course starts near the Refuge Headquarters building and meanders south through meadows and flowages. Keep your eyes open as you make your way, to the right is the 'Wilderness area', wildlife might be cheering you on! The first of two road crossings take place at 3.8 miles. A left onto Charlotte Rd, then a quick right onto Snare Meadow Road. The road crossing onto Snare Meadow Road (a grassy Refuge access road) will be staffed. Please stay on the left facing oncoming traffic until you cross at Snare Meadow - and remember to thank the volunteers! The first self-serve aid station is on the right as you enter the trail / Snare Meadow Road. This is also the first relay exchange point.

Rolling terrain awaits as you make a gradual climb to Snare Meadow itself. Eaton Heath at mile 7.5 could be a great chance to spot a Moose! You next make a right onto Moosehorn Ridge Road (actually another grassy Refuge access road) - all turns will be well marked. You will then descend past Howard Mill Flowage on the right and make a left onto the gravel Goodall Heath Road before in less than a mile crossing the paved Charlotte Road. Take the next right to proceed towards the Finish - except you by-pass it to the left where