Loon Mountain Race
Lincoln, United States • 12 Jul 2026
Loon Mountain Race : Lincoln, New Hampshire
The Loon Mountain Race is an uphill mountain trail event that finishes at the summit North Peak on Loon Mountain in Lincoln, New Hampshire. The organizer lists the course as approximately 6.03 miles with about 3,066 ft of elevation gain. The route combines trail, grass ski slopes, and cat track, and includes steep sections with grades reported up to 40 percent, notably the kilometer-long "Upper Walking Boss" on a black diamond slope.
The course layout has varied terrain that moves from service roads and technical singletrack onto open ski slopes. The event provides two fluid aid stations on course, plus fluids at the finish area and at Governor Adams Lodge. A race waiver specific to Loon Mountain Resort is required for all participants and organizers recommend completing it before arrival.
The race is listed with a prize purse exceeding $20,000, including a $1,500 prize pool for the Upper Walking Boss segment with awards for the top three men and women on that section. Registration is required in advance; the published entry fee is $70 and day of registration is not available. The event is part of regional mountain running circuits and supports the USATF-MUT Youth Trail movement, with reduced entry options for young runners through affiliated programs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.