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Black Bear Trail Races

Waterville Valley, United States • 30 Aug 2025

Black Bear Trail Races, hosted by White Mountain Endurance in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire, offers four distances: a 50K ultramarathon, a 23K, a 4-mile forest trail run, and a 1-mile Bear Cub Fun Run for families. All courses start and finish at Waterville Valley Town Square. The 50K loops around 4,000-foot peaks with about 7,700 feet of elevation gain, climbing Snow’s Mountain, East Osceola, Osceola, and Tecumseh, with multiple aid stations and a cup-free policy.

The 23K follows the oldest maintained US trail network, through valley and hills with three aid stations. Finisher medals, post-race snacks, live tracking, and volunteer race credits add to the experience. Distances may vary slightly due to permitting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States New Hampshire Waterville Valley

Race information

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50 km
7700 m+
Black Bear 50k
23 km
Black Bear 23k
4 mi
600 m+
Black Bear 4 Miler
Bear Cub Fun Run 1 Mile
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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