{"race":{"race_id":108955,"name":"Moosehorn Ghost Run Half-Marathon and Relay","last_date":"10\/26\/2025","last_end_date":"10\/26\/2025","next_date":"11\/01\/2026","next_end_date":"11\/01\/2026","is_draft_race":"F","is_private_race":"F","is_registration_open":"T","created":"3\/17\/2021 07:26","last_modified":"10\/31\/2026 17:32","description":"<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Event Description\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#000000\">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!\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color:#000000\">Wildlife is abundant. Have your camera ready! Deer, Moose, Bear, Grouse, and many bird species could certainly be spotted. \u00a0Moose and deer, oh MY! \u00a0The course will take place all within the Moosehorn service road system! \u00a0Car-free, dirt roads and possible wildlife encounters are features of this unique half-marathon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#000000\"> Bold Coast Runners in partnership with Friends of Moosehorn are pleased to bring you the\u00a0 Annual Moosehorn Ghost Run on Sunday November 1, 2026.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#000000\">\u200bLearn more about<u> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moosehornfriends.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge here.\u00a0<\/a><\/u><\/span><span style=\"color:#000000\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span style=\"color:#000000\">Registration<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<ul><li><span style=\"color:#000000\">Registration opens at 7:00am July 1, 2026<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#000000\"><span style=\"text-decoration:underline\">Capped at 100 runners across all events<\/span> -<i> so you are advised to sign up early. We sold out last year.<\/i><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#000000\">Half-marathon Entry is $35 - <i>Early Bird entry $30 until September 1st<\/i><\/span><span style=\"color:#000000\"><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#000000\">Relay Entry is $26 per-person - <i>Early Bird entry $20 until September 1st<\/i><\/span><span style=\"color:#000000\"><\/span><\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color:#000000\"><i>Late registration fees go into effect on October 10th at Midnight.<\/i><\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#000000\">Youth (17 and under) $15 across all events<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#000000\">If you are not able to participate please let us know so we can fill your spot.<br \/><\/span><\/li><li><u><b><span style=\"color:#000000\">Registration Closes 5:00pm Saturday October 24th - limited day of registration accepted on Sunday October 26th.<\/span><\/b><\/u><\/li><\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"color:#000000\">Washington County youth (17 and under) should contact Bold Coast Runners (<a href=\"mailto:boldcoastrunners&#64;gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">boldcoastrunners&#64;gmail.com<\/a>) about their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boldcoastrunners.org\/activities\/young-runners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Young Runners Program<\/a> for free entry.\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color:#000000\">With your registration you&#39;ll receive ghost run swag, a well marked half-marathon and our traditional pot-luck food afterwards.<br \/>Awards at the discretion of the race director, will include Top 3 overall awards,\u00a0 10 year age groups,\u00a0 relay awards and Halloween Themed awards such as best costume, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color:#000000\">Distances:<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul><li><span style=\"color:#000000\">Individual half-marathon - 13.1 miles<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#000000\">Half-Marathon - Relay Teams of 2 or 3 people<\/span>\n<ul><li><span style=\"color:#000000\">Open and Youth(17 and under) Divisions<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color:#000000\">All race day activities take place outside at YCC building on Moosehorn Wildlife Refuge property. Use the following address for directions.<br \/><\/span><span style=\"color:#000000\">Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color:#000000\">103 Headquarters Road Baring, ME 04666<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span style=\"color:#000000\">Race Day Timeline:<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<ul><li><span style=\"color:#000000\">7am to 8:45am - Packet pickup only<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#000000\">8:00am - <b>Early start<\/b> for runners and relay<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color:#000000\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 teams expecting to run 2:25:00 (11 min\/mile) or longer.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#000000\">9:00am - <b>Race start for Individual and Team half-marathon<\/b><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#000000\">10:15am - First Finisher Approximately, post race potluck will start soon afterwards!<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#000000\">11:15 am - Awards Ceremony - approximate time.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#000000\">11:30 am - Course Closes - Course Time limit: 3 hours and 30 minutes<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n<h2><b><span style=\"color:#000000\">Course Description:<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color:#000000\"><a style=\"color:#000000\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1G6EMe4TfsCvk3FU5TyxCEXobmqtGe-_j\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Click here to view course map PDF<\/a><\/span><br \/><br \/><span style=\"color:#000000\"><a style=\"color:#000000\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mapmyrun.com\/routes\/view\/1778050061\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Click here to view on MapmyRun<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#000000\"><b>Course Time limit:<\/b> 3 hours and 30 minutes<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#000000\">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 &#39;Wilderness area&#39;, wildlife might be cheering you on! The first of two road crossings take place at 3.8 miles. \u00a0A left onto Charlotte Rd, then a quick right onto Snare Meadow Road.\u00a0 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!\u00a0 The first self-serve aid station is on the right as you enter the trail \/ Snare Meadow Road.\u00a0 This is also the first relay exchange point.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#000000\">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!\u00a0 You next make a right onto Moosehorn Ridge Road (actually another grassy Refuge access road) - all turns will be well marked.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 Take the next right to proceed towards the Finish - except you by-pass it to the left where the second self-service aid situation (water only) and second relay exchange point is situated.\u00a0 Finally you have a quick 3 mile loop via Mile Bridge Road and Two Mile Meadow Road then back past the Refuge headquarters to the Finish Line.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span style=\"color:#000000\">Relay Description<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color:#000000\">Teams of 2 or 3 can complete the 13.1-mile course<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#000000\">Leg 1: 4 miles - \u00a0From start line to mile 4 just after Charlotte Road crossing onto Snare Meadow Road.\u00a0 Use caution at road crossing!<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color:#000000\">Leg 2: 5.9 miles- From the Charlotte Rd and Snare Meadow Rd. intersection (approx 1.5 miles south of the Refuge entrance) to the self-serve aid station opposite the Finish Line.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color:#000000\">Leg 3: 3.1 miles - From opposite the Finish Line a level 3 mile loop around Mile Bridge and Two Mile Meadow Roads and back past the Refuge Headquarters to the Finish!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#000000\">Refer to course map for exchange points. \u00a0Runners are responsible for getting to the leg start location, which will be marked with a sign. All parked vehicles need to be fully off the road.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color:#000000\">Race Reviews<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color:#000000\">Finds us on <a href=\"https:\/\/raceraves.com\/races\/moosehorn-ghost-run-half-marathon-and-relay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Race Raves!<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color:#000000\"><b>Early Start:<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color:#000000\">Early start for runners and relay teams expecting to run 2:25:00 \u00a0or longer. (11 min\/mile) No one is required to take the early start. Participants who run faster than anticipated will not be disqualified but please use the honor system when registering.<b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#000000\"><b>Course Time limit: <\/b>3 hours and 30 minutes (16 min\/mile)<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span style=\"color:#000000\">Covid-19:<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color:#000000\">We will be complying with all guidance regarding COVID-19 as issued by the Federal and State governments, the RRCA, ATRA, and ACORD, at the time of the event.\u00a0In case of change in the official COVID-19 guidance we may make adjustments at short notice but these will be communicated to you in advance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#000000\">Numbers are capped (we recommend you sign-up as soon as possible) and runners must agree to not show-up on the day if they think they might be sick or are self-isolating<\/span><span 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