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Waterville Valley Mountain Race

Name: Waterville Valley Mountain Race
Start: 2026-09-20
End: 2026-09-20
Location: Waterville Valley

Waterville Valley, United States • 20 Sep 2026

Waterville Valley Mountain Race

The Waterville Valley Mountain Race is a traditional up and down mountain run held in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire. The course covers approximately 7 miles with roughly 3000 feet of ascent. The event has previously hosted the US Mountain Running Championship.

The race takes place on September 20, 2026, at the venue listed as 1 Ski Area Road, Waterville Valley, NH 03215. Registration options include a youth category for participants 20 years old and under. Day of event registration is available. Online registration closes on September 18, 2026, and refunds or credits are permitted through that date.

An organizing entity is listed as Ascend Human Performance Coaching. The course description identifies the format as an up and down mountain course, indicating runners will gain and then lose elevation over the route.

Additional administrative notes include a discounted fee deadline on September 1, 2026, and a policy that refunds or credits are handled through September 18, 2026. Exact entry fees and category listings are provided by the event registration materials. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States New Hampshire Waterville Valley

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Mountain Race

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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