Baldface Scramble
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Baldface Scramble : July 25, 2026, Chatham, NH
The event takes place at Baldface Farm / Copeland Field off Route 113 in Chatham, NH (Evans Notch). It offers the following distances:
- 29 KM
- 14 KM
The 14K is a single loop that goes over the Baldfaces and includes more than 3,000 feet of elevation gain. The 29K is two loops: the first loop goes over the Baldfaces and returns to the field, and the second loop includes a summit of Mount Meader before returning to the finish field. The course includes steep ledges, exposed sections and single-track trails.
Course logistics, gear and requirements
The 29K has one on-course aid station located at the start/finish field where runners pass after loop one (around mile 8.6). The 14K has no on-course aid stations; both events require participants to carry at least 2 liters of fluids. There are no disposable cups at aid stations; participants must bring their own hydration. Drop bags are allowed only at the start/finish. Crews may access the start/finish area; pacers are not allowed.
Mandatory gear is checked at bib pickup and includes 2 liters of fluids, 400 calories of food, a windbreaker or rain shell, and a space or emergency foil blanket. The race notes steep scrambling on the Baldfaces and asks entrants to have completed a hilly, moderately technical trail race of at least 10 miles or to have sufficient mountain experience. Time limits are approximately 9 hours for the 29K and 8 hours for the 14K. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
