Buttermilk Mountain Backyard Bash
- Date Sat 9th May 2026
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location Brunswick, Maine
- Price $22.20
- Races 1 race
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Buttermilk Mountain Backyard Bash on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in the scenic Brunswick, Cumberland! This unique run-til-you-stop ultra race takes place at the beautiful Kate Furbish Preserve East, where participants will tackle the stunning coastal trails of Maine. The event features a challenging 4.17-mile lap that runners will complete on the hour, with a maximum of 50 miles allowed within a 12-hour cutoff. Whether you're a seasoned ultra racer or a casual trail enthusiast, this race is designed for all skill levels. Enjoy the thrill of running through Buttermilk Mountain’s picturesque landscape, all while supporting a great cause, as a portion of the registration fee goes to Preble Street nonprofit. Don’t miss out on this chance to challenge yourself and soak up the vibrant outdoor atmosphere!
Organiser's Description
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 [https://www.preblestreet.org] nonprofit. If the registration fee poses a financial barrier to your participation, email tmooney@bowdoin.edu & fperez@bowdoin.edu.
See you there.
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 [https://www.preblestreet.org] nonprofit. If the registration fee poses a financial barrier to your participation, email tmooney@bowdoin.edu & fperez@bowdoin.edu.
See you there.
Races
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Buttermilk Mountain Backyard Bash
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 9th May 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$22.20
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Location
Kate Furbish Preserve East, Brunswick, 04011, ME, United States
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