Sunapee Scramble

Newbury, United States • 1 Jun 2025

The Sunapee Scramble is a challenging mountain running event held in Sunapee, New Hampshire, serving as the 2025 USATF National Classic Mountain Championship and the Collegiate Mountain Running National Championships. The race covers approximately 9.3 miles with over 3,300 feet of elevation gain, featuring two laps of uphill and downhill running on Mount Sunapee. The first lap ascends 2.3 miles via a service road and trails to the summit, followed by a fast 1.75-mile descent.

The second lap includes a 3.5-mile climb incorporating the technical Newbury Trail before another speedy descent to the base lodge. The event offers prize money and serves as a selection race for the U.S. Mountain Running Team. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

9 mi
Approx 9 Miles
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