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Cranmore Mountain Race

Name: Cranmore Mountain Race
Start: 2026-10-17
End: 2026-10-17
Location: Conway

Conway, United States • 17 Oct 2026

Cranmore Mountain Race

Cranmore Mountain Race is a mountain running event held in North Conway, New Hampshire on October 17, 2026. The event features up and down courses at the Cranmore Mountain Ski Area and has been a previous host of five US Mountain Running Championships.

Distances offered:

Approximately 10 km two laps up and down the mountain
Approximately 5 km one lap up and down the mountain

The two lap course is part of the USATF New England Mountain Racing Circuit. Surfaces include grassy ski slopes, mountain bike singletrack, and gravel service roads. The course includes one aid station located at or near the start and finish area. Hiking poles and headphones are prohibited during the race. This is a USATF sanctioned event.

New for 2026, the event lists $7500 in cash prizes. Registration information notes a $50 fee and that registrants who register by September 10 will receive a technical tee. Weekend logistics mention early bib pickup on the Friday before the race with location to be determined, and bib pickup on Saturday at the Arlberg Base Lodge at Cranmore Mountain Resort. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States New Hampshire Conway

Race information

Website Registration

10 km

10k- 2 Loops

5 km

5k- 1 Loop

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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