New Hampshire · 7.6 mi mountain race
Mount Washington Road Race
Mount Washington Road Race is a 7.6 mi mountain race event held in Gorham, New Hampshire. It is usually held in June; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 1,200 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- June
- Location
- Gorham, NH
- Field size
- ~1,200 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- June (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Gorham, New Hampshire
- Distances
- 7.6 mi mountain race
- Field size
- About 1,200 runners
- Course
- ~4,650 ft climb
- Registration
- raceroster.com
- Official website
- mtwashingtonautoroad.com
About the Mount Washington Road Race
A legendary 7.6-mile hill climb up the Mt. Washington Auto Road, gaining roughly 4,650 feet to the 6,288-foot summit, with entry by lottery and a capped field.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Iconic 'only one hill' mountain race up the Mt. Washington Auto Road; field capped at ~1,200 entrants
- Notes
- Toughest uphill race
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Mount Washington Road Race: common questions
- When is the Mount Washington Road Race?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in June. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Mount Washington Road Race held?
- In Gorham, New Hampshire.
- What distances does the Mount Washington Road Race offer?
- 7.6 mi mountain race.
- How many people run the Mount Washington Road Race?
- About 1,200 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Mount Washington Road Race?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceroster.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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