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Jigger Johnson Ultras

Waterville Valley, United States • 15-17 Aug 2025

The Jigger Johnson Ultras is a challenging trail running event held in the White Mountain National Forest, starting and finishing in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire. It offers three race distances: 100 miles, 50 miles, and 20 miles, each featuring rugged, technical mountain terrain with significant elevation gains—up to 29,000 feet for the 100-mile race. The courses include summits of notable peaks like Mount Tecumseh, Mount Osceola, and others over 4,000 feet. Runners experience stunning forest and mountain views on unmarked trails requiring navigation skills. The event emphasizes safety with mandatory gear and is part of the White Mountain Endurance Cup series, promoting endurance mountain running in the Northeast. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States New Hampshire Waterville Valley

Race information

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100 mi
32000 m+
100 Mile
50 mi
16000 m+
50 Mile
20 mi
5900 m+
20 Mile
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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