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Saturday, September 12th, 2026
Bennett Lane, Oxford ME
Half
56–73°F · some rain risk
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2025
50–69°F
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2024
51–77°F
dry
2023
64–75°F
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2022
64–80°F
dry
2021
59–78°F
dry
2020
48–69°F
dry
2019
53–66°F
dry
2018
56–73°F
dry
2017
55–79°F
dry
2016
53–75°F
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About this race
Event Overview
13.1 mile trail half-marathon through the fields and forests of western Maine. Three loops of the 4.1-mile Four in the Forest course (held simultaneously), plus separate 0.8 mile loop at start. All proceeds to benefit the Western Foothills Land Trust.
Event Details
- Date: 2026-09-12
- Location: Bennett Lane, Oxford, ME
- Website: Happy Moose Half Marathon and Four in the Forest Trail Race
- Beneficiary: Proceeds go to the Western Foothills Land Trust
Race Description
- Distance: 13.1 miles for the Half Marathon
- Course: Trail route through western Maine's scenic fields and forests
- Format: Features three loops of the 4.1-mile trail course
- Additional Loop: Includes a separate 0.8 mile loop at the start
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