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. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, June 26, 2027. About 1,200 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- June 26, 2027
- Location
- Gorham, NH
- Field size
- ~1,200 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, June 26, 2027
- 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
- mt-washington.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 5, 2026: not announced
- Start time
- 9:00 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; 4650 ft gain (official course data)
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 confirmed date is Saturday, June 26, 2027.
- 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.
- Is registration open for the Mount Washington Road Race?
- Registration status as last checked October 5, 2026: not announced. $175 (from mt-washington.com, checked October 5, 2026).
- What time does the Mount Washington Road Race start?
- 9:00 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Mount Washington Road Race?
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; 4650 ft gain (official course data).
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