Chocorua Mountain Race
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Event overview
The Chocorua Mountain Race is a 23 km (about 14.2 miles) mountain trail race held June 6, 2026 in the White Mountain National Forest near Tamworth, New Hampshire. The event is part of the White Mountain Endurance Cup series and the field is limited to 250 runners. The race has a time limit of approximately nine hours. Organizers require runners to have completed a hilly, moderately technical trail race of at least 10 miles or to have sufficient mountain experience.
Course and logistics
The course is a lollipop route that starts and finishes from Scott Road in Tamworth. The route includes rolling singletrack to the Hammond Trail, a steep ascent to the Liberty Trail junction, and a descent to an on-course aid station. Runners then follow Forest Service trails and the Brook Trail for a loop that reaches the summit of Mount Chocorua at about 3,478 ft. Trails on the loop contain rocks, roots, boulders, steep ledges, and several river and brook crossings. Key aid/checkpoints are located at roughly 0.0, 6.0, 10.0, and 14.2 miles.
Mandatory gear for the event includes 1 liter of fluids, 400 calories of food, a windbreaker or rain shell, and a space or emergency foil blanket. The event is cupless; participants must carry their own hydration system. Crew access is limited to the start/finish area and pacers are not permitted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
