New Hampshire · 50K · 23K · 4 Mile
Black Bear Trail Races
Black Bear Trail Races is a 50K, 23K, 4 Mile and 1 Mile Fun Run event held in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire. It was last held on August 29, 2026 and is usually run in August; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 98 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- August
- Location
- Waterville Valley, NH
- Field size
- ~98 runners
Race details
- Last held
- August 29, 2026
- Usually held in
- August
- Location
- Waterville Valley, New Hampshire
- Distances
- 50K, 23K, 4 Mile, 1 Mile Fun Run
- Field size
- About 98 runners
- Course
- 7723 ft gain
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- aravaiparunning.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 20, 2026: completed
- Start time
- 6:00 AM EDT
- Course profile — 23K
- Loop course; Trail surface; 1696 ft gain (official course data)
- Course profile — 50K
- Loop course; Trail surface; 7723 ft gain (official course data)
- Course profile — 4 Mile
- Loop course; Trail surface; 600 ft gain (official course data)
- Course profile — 1 Mile Fun Run
- Loop course; Trail surface; 150 ft gain (official course data)
About the Black Bear Trail Races
Black Bear Trail Races in Waterville Valley, NH.
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Black Bear Trail Races: common questions
- When is the Black Bear Trail Races?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in August. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Black Bear Trail Races held?
- In Waterville Valley, New Hampshire.
- What distances does the Black Bear Trail Races offer?
- 50K, 23K, 4 Mile and 1 Mile Fun Run.
- How many people run the Black Bear Trail Races?
- About 98 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 Black Bear Trail Races?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Black Bear Trail Races?
- Registration status as last checked October 20, 2026: completed.
- What time does the Black Bear Trail Races start?
- 6:00 AM EDT.
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