Westmore Mountain Challenge
East Charleston, United States • 26 Sep 2026
Westmore Mountain Challenge - September 26, 2026
The Westmore Mountain Challenge is a community-focused mountain marathon held in East Charleston, Vermont. The course traverses five mountains: Moose, Hor, Pisgah, Haystack, and Bald, and runs during peak fall foliage. The event supports the nonprofit NorthWoods Stewardship Center; proceeds benefit the center’s work. The center’s youth and adult crews have helped steward trails, waterways, and forests in the region for over 35 years.
Course and distances
The route uses primarily single-track hiking trails, with dirt road connectors through the first 21 miles. The final 5 miles of the full marathon combine dirt and paved road surfaces.
- Marathon length - full course; includes last 5 miles dirt and paved road
- 20 Mile (trail only) - trail-only option
- 12.3 mile - halfway lunch station; no timing collected
Registration opens April 30, 2026. The event is based in East Charleston, VT. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.