Kilkenny Ridge Race
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Kilkenny Ridge Race
The Kilkenny Ridge Race is a multi-distance trail event held at South Pond Recreational Area in Stark, New Hampshire. Routes follow the Kilkenny Ridge Trail and traverse narrow singletrack, remote valleys, and exposed ridgelines. The course is unmarked and requires navigation using provided GPS tracks and maps.
Distances:
- 50 Mile Approximately a full ridge crossing; about 7,500 ft of gain per direction.
- 25 Mile Follows the ridge trail with roughly 7,500 ft of total gain.
- 25K Around 15 miles with approximately 4,000 ft of gain.
Aid on course includes backcountry stations with limited food and water at locations such as Willard Notch and Unknown Pond. The turnaround and finish aid stations offer more substantial food and drinks. Runners should expect long stretches without aid and may need to filter water on course.
Mandatory gear is required and will be checked at bib pickup. Required items include water, minimum calories of food, a windbreaker or rain shell, a headlamp with extra batteries, an emergency blanket, warm hat and gloves, and a water filter. Time limits and shuttle arrangements are provided for each distance. Crews may access certain aid locations and the finish area; crew or spectator access is prohibited at the Starr King Trailhead. Pacers are not permitted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
