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Race the Cog

Mount Washington, United States • 28 Jun 2025

Race The Cog is a unique mountain footrace held in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, where runners race alongside the historic Mount Washington Cog Railway to the summit of Mount Washington. The main Summit Climb covers approximately 2.75 miles with a challenging 3,500-foot elevation gain, featuring steep grades and technical boulder fields in the Presidential Range. An extended option, the Devil's Shingle Roundtripper, doubles the distance to 5.5 miles by including a return run down the mountain. The course offers stunning views but demands preparation for extreme and variable weather conditions. The event includes prize money and is part of the Delta Dental Mountain Challenge series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States New Hampshire Mount Washington

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5 mi
3500 m+
Devil's Shingle Roundtripper
Summit Climb
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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