Chocorua Mountain Race

Event Overview

The Chocorua Mountain Race is a 23 km trail run with approximately 4500 ft (1372 m) of elevation gain. It takes place in the White Mountain National Forest, starting and finishing from Scott Road in Tamworth, New Hampshire. The course is a lollipop loop style.

Course Details

Runners begin in a field before encountering rolling single-track trails leading to the Hammond Trail. After a descent to a trailhead, participants reach a fully stocked aid station. The route continues on Forest Service single track to the Brook Trail for an arduous loop over the summit of Mount Chocorua, which stands at 3478 ft (1061 m).

The trails are described as technical, featuring rocks, roots, boulders, and steep ledges. The course also passes rivers and brooks with cold mountain water. The finish line is back in the large field at Scott Road.

Race Information

The event has a capacity of 250 runners. Registration is tiered, with prices increasing as the race date approaches. A mail-in entry form is available. There is a mandatory gear list for all participants, which includes:

• 1 liter of fluids
• 400 calories of food
• A windbreaker or rain shell
• A space blanket or emergency foil blanket

Crew and spectators are only permitted at the start/finish area, with no accessible points on the course. Pacers are not allowed. Drop bags are available at the start/finish line only.

Participant Requirements

The race is described as difficult. Organizers ask that participants have completed a hilly and moderately technical trail race of at least 10 miles (16 km) or have sufficient mountain running experience before signing up. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.