Race the Cog

Mount Washington, United States • 27 Jun 2026

Event details

Race The Cog takes place at the Mount Washington Cog Railway base in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire on Saturday, June 27, 2026. The event offers two options:

  • 2.75 Miles (Summit Climb)
  • 5.5 Miles (Devil's Shingle Roundtripper)

The Summit Climb follows the Cog Railway track to the summit and includes a return ride on the Cog train; finishers receive a bracelet as a train ticket. The Devil's Shingle Roundtripper includes the summit checkpoint and a return run to the start for about 5.5 miles total. No qualifications are required to enter.

Course and logistics

Both courses begin on dirt and gravel alongside the Cog Railway tracks, become steeper near Jacobs Ladder (about a 37% grade), and pass through large boulder fields on the Presidential Range. Total elevation gain is about 3,500 feet and maximum elevation is listed near 6,266 feet. Weather can vary widely between base and summit, including warm conditions at the base and snow or high winds at the top.

Aid stations are located at Waumbek Station (0.9 miles) and the summit, offering water, sports drink, soda, snacks, and fresh fruit. The event is cupless; participants must bring their own hydration system. Spectator train tickets are available. Crews and pacers are not allowed. Prize money is listed for beating the elite wave train. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

6 mi
Devil's Shingle Roundtripper
3 mi
3500 m+
Summit Climb (race the Cog Summit Climb)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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