Chocorua Mountain Race
Chocorua, United States • 6 Jun 2026
Chocorua Mountain Race : Tamworth, NH
The Chocorua Mountain Race is a 23K (about 14.2 miles) trail race in the White Mountain National Forest that starts and finishes from Scott Road in Tamworth, New Hampshire. The route is a lollipop-shaped loop that includes a summit loop over Mount Chocorua (listed summit elevation 3,478 ft). Total elevation gain is reported as approximately 4,500 to 4,800 feet. The event is part of the White Mountain Endurance Cup series and has an event capacity of 250 runners.
Course, aid and requirements
The course begins on a field and moves onto rolling singletrack to the Hammond Trail, then follows the Liberty Trail down to an on-course aid station at the trailhead. Runners continue on Forest Service singletrack to the Brook Trail and make a loop up and over the mountain; trails include rocks, roots, boulders, steep ledges and several rivers and brooks. Aid points and checkpoints are listed at 0.0 miles (start), 6.0 miles (aid station), 10.0 miles (summit checkpoint) and 14.2 miles (finish). The race is cupless; participants must bring their own hydration system. Mandatory gear includes 1 liter of fluids, 400 calories of food, a windbreaker or rain shell, and a space or emergency foil blanket. Crew access on course is not available and pacers are not permitted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.