Baldface Scramble
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Event overview
The Baldface Scramble takes place in White Mountain National Forest near Chatham, New Hampshire on Saturday, July 25, 2026. It is offered in two distances as part of the White Mountain Endurance Cup series. Completing at least three of the cup events qualifies an entrant as an official cup finisher; cup finishers receive a commemorative medal and top series scorers receive series awards.
- 29K - 17.8 miles, 6,226 ft total elevation gain, ~9 hour time limit
- 14K - 9 miles, 3,479 ft total elevation gain, ~8 hour time limit
Course, logistics and requirements
Both courses start on private property at Baldface Farm / Copeland Field off Route 113 in Evans Notch, Chatham, NH. The 14K is a single loop that goes over the Baldfaces and returns via Bicknell Ridge Trail. The 29K consists of two loops: the first loop goes over the Baldfaces and returns to the field where an aid station is located; the second loop continues over Mount Meader before finishing back in the field. The 29K passes the start/finish aid station around mile 8.6. The 14K has no on-course aid stations.
The event is cupless; participants must bring their own hydration system. Mandatory gear that will be checked includes 2 liters of fluids, 400 calories of food, a windbreaker or rain shell, and a space or emergency foil blanket. Crews are allowed at the start/finish; pacers are not permitted. Entrants should have completed a hilly, moderately technical trail race of at least 10 miles or have equivalent mountain experience. Parking is on a grass field accessed via a long driveway off Route 113. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
