Black Bear Trail Races
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Black Bear Trail Races
The Black Bear Trail Races take place on Saturday, July 24, 2027 in Waterville Valley Town Square, Waterville Valley, New Hampshire. The event features multiple trail distances that start and finish near the Town Square and run on White Mountain trails.
Distances:
- 50K (30.8 miles) with a reported total elevation gain of 7,723 feet and max elevation of 4,324 feet.
- 23K (14.64 miles) with total elevation gain of 1,696 feet and max elevation of 2,160 feet.
- 4 Mile (4.1 miles) with total elevation gain of 600 feet and max elevation of 1,911 feet.
- 1 Mile Fun Run (1.5 miles) with total elevation gain of 150 feet and max elevation of 1,090 feet.
Course and support details are provided for each distance. The 50K route circles several 4,000-foot peaks and includes multiple aid stations; some aid stations are water only. Aid stations across events are cup-less, so participants must use their own hydration system. The 23K course is mostly double-track trail with some single-track and a small road section. The 4 Mile course is a mix of single-track and double-track with no road. The 1 Mile Fun Run uses double-track trail and allows children under 13 to run free when registered; parents must register to run with their children.
Required gear is listed for the 50K and includes items such as a headlamp with extra batteries, at least 2 liters of fluids, a windbreaker or rain shell, an emergency or space blanket, and 400 calories of food. Parking is available in lots adjacent to Town Square at 33 Village Road. All finishers who complete their registered course receive a commemorative award, and podium awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
