Baldface Scramble

JUL
25
2026
Two mountain trail race options in Chatham, NH over the Baldfaces offer steep ledges, exposed singletrack and significant climbing. Mandatory mountain gear and prior technical trail experience are required.
Sat 25 Jul 2026
29 kilometers 14 kilometers

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Baldface Scramble

Baldface Scramble is a trail running event in the White Mountain National Forest near Chatham, New Hampshire. The event starts from Baldface Farm / Copeland Field off Route 113 in Evans Notch and uses singletrack trails that include exposed ledges and sections requiring scrambling.

  • 29K - two loops that go over the Baldfaces and include a summit of Mount Meader.
  • 14K - single loop that goes over the Baldfaces with about 3,000 feet of climbing.

The 29K passes through a fully stocked aid station at the start/finish after the first loop; the 14K has no on-course aid stations. The event is cupless so participants must bring their own hydration system. Mandatory gear for all entrants includes 2 liters of fluids, 400 calories of food, a windbreaker or rain shell, and a space blanket or emergency foil blanket. Organizers highly recommend carrying a GPX file for navigation and a water filter.

Crews are allowed at the start/finish and drop bags can be left there; pacers are not permitted. The course uses private property for parking and staging in a grass field accessed via a long driveway off Route 113. Entrants should have prior mountain trail experience; organizers request completion of a hilly, moderately technical trail race of at least 10 miles or equivalent mountain experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

29 km
14 km