Chocorua Mountain Race

Event Details

The Chocorua Mountain Race is a 23-kilometer mountain running event in Tamworth, New Hampshire. It starts and finishes on Scott Road. The course has a total elevation gain of 4,800 feet.

Course Description

The race begins on a flat section through a field before reaching the Hammond Trailhead. The route then ascends the Hammond Trail for 2.8 miles, gaining 1,900 feet to the Liberty Trail junction. After turning onto the Liberty Trail, runners descend over 1,600 feet in 2.5 miles to reach the first aid station.

From there, the course continues on rolling singletrack to the Brook Trail. This section leads to an ascent and descent of Mount Chocorua, which has a summit elevation of 3,478 feet. The trail features rocks, roots, boulders, and steep ledges. After descending from the mountain, runners return via the Liberty Trail to the Hammond Trail junction and complete a final 2.8-mile, 1,900-foot descent to the finish.

White Mountain Endurance Cup

This event is the first race in the White Mountain Endurance Cup, a series of four sub-ultra distance mountain races in the Northeast. Participants can register for each race individually or purchase a pass for the entire cup. Finishing at least three of the four cup races makes a participant an official series finisher.

Mandatory Gear

Due to the exposed mountain terrain and potential for extreme weather changes, all participants must carry specific gear. This includes 1 liter of fluids, 400 calories of food, a windbreaker or rain shell, and a space or emergency foil blanket. Gear will be checked on race morning. The event is also cupless, requiring runners to bring their own hydration system. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.