Buttermilk Mountain Backyard Bash – Brunswick, ME 2026

Date
May 9, 2026
Location
Brunswick, ME
Venue
Kate Furbish Preserve East
Start Time
7:00 AM
Entry Fee
$20.00
Events
Buttermilk Mountain Backyard Bash
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The Buttermilk Mountain Backyard Bash takes place at Kate Furbish Preserve East in Brunswick, Maine on May 9, 2026. This ultra event features a 50-mile distance, offering a substantial challenge for runners seeking longer-distance competition. The race starts at 7:00 AM, giving participants most of the day to complete the course. Entry is extremely affordable at just $20.00, making this one of the most accessible ultras for athletes looking to test themselves at the 50-mile distance. Brunswick's location in coastal Maine provides a northeastern setting for late-spring racing, when conditions typically support endurance efforts.

From the Race Organizer
A backyard-style run-til-you-stop ultra race at Kate Furbish Preserve East in Brunswick, ME. Join us for a long, fun, hard day of running on coastal Maine trails on May 9, 2026! Sample some of the finest single and double track Buttermilk Mountain (elevation 121ft) has to offer. Nutrition: not provided. PFAS: guaranteed. Stoke: High. What is a backyard race? Run a 4.17 mile lap on the same course every hour on the hour. If you don't finish a loop within the hour, you are out of the race. 12 hour cutoff time for a maximum of 50 miles of running. The race is open to all experience levels! Run as many or a few loops as you like. Whether you're a lactate demolishing machine planning to finish the full 50, or a casual trail runner who wants to put in a few hours outside on a beautiful day, this event is for you. The race course is about a 12 minute drive from Bowdoin's campus. The $20 registration fee will go towards race expenses, and the rest will be donated to Preble Street nonprofit. If

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Buttermilk Mountain Backyard Bash – Brunswick, ME 2026?

Buttermilk Mountain Backyard Bash – Brunswick, ME 2026 takes place on May 9, 2026. The race is held in Brunswick, Maine.

Where is Buttermilk Mountain Backyard Bash – Brunswick, ME 2026 held?

Buttermilk Mountain Backyard Bash – Brunswick, ME 2026 is held at Kate Furbish Preserve East in Brunswick, Maine.

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