Whiteface Mountain Races
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Event overview
The Whiteface Mountain Races take place on July 4, 2026 in Wilmington, New York, at 5021 Rt. 86 near the Adirondack Peaks. The event includes multiple uphill and mountain race formats held across the day, plus low-key group runs on the following Sunday. Entry includes an event tee.
Distances offered:
- 21K Mountain (two-loop Marshak Mountain Race)
- 10K Mountain (one-loop)
- Vert Junky (combo option combining races)
- 4K Ascent
- 1 mile Kids Ascent (about 1 mile, an ascent from the top of the gondola to finish alongside the uphill line)
Race options and policies
Entrants may register for individual races or the Vert Junky combo. Poles are permitted. Registration opens October 9, 2025 (date only). Registrations can be rolled to a future entry if the organizer is notified no later than May 1; there are no refunds after May 1. Race registration closes midweek before the event and there is no race-day registration.
Sunday group runs are presented as social trail runs with no charge. Groups are limited to 10, runs may last 2-4 hours, and participants are asked to carry hydration, nutrition, a wind/waterproof jacket, a headlamp, and a way to carry these items. Brands may be on site for product demos. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.