When

Sunday, September 20th, 2026

Where

1 Ski Area Road, Waterville Valley NH

Distance

Typical weather

On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years

2025

35–56°F

dry

2024

51–66°F

dry

2023

45–60°F

dry

2022

47–56°F

rain

2021

45–63°F

dry

2020

33–50°F

dry

2019

44–68°F

dry

2018

49–55°F

dry

2017

59–72°F

dry

2016

60–74°F

dry

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About this race

DAY OF EVENT REGISTRATION AVAILABLE!

START TIME:  9:00 AM

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The Waterville Valley Mountain Race, held in scenic Waterville Valley, is a traditional "up & down" course.  The event has been host of the US Mountain Running Championship in the past.  

COURSE STATS (approx):

Distance: 7 miles
Ascent: 3000 feet

No transfers.  Refunds/credits up to September 18, 2026.

 

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