September 29, 2019
Host of The 2019 US Mountain Running Championships
Presented By
REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 1
Waterville Valley Resort photo Courtesy: Cappi Thompson Photography
Location
Race Location & Day of Bib Pick-Up
Waterville Valley Resort
1 Ski Area Rd, Waterville Valley, NH 03215
Saturday Bib Pickup at Waterville Valley Town Square
33 Village Rd, Waterville Valley, NH 03215
Course
One Lap up and down the mountain
Approximately 7 miles total distance.
3000 feet of Elevation Gain
Race Directors: Jeff Hixon & Chris J. Dunn
Elite Athlete Liaison: Paul Kirsch
Times
Saturday 9/28
Bib Pick-Up: 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Location: Waterville Valley Town Square
33 Village Rd, Waterville Valley, NH 03215
Sunday 9/29
Bib Pick-Up at the Mountain (not Town Square)
1 Ski Area Rd, Waterville Valley, NH 03215
Women’s Bib Pick-Up
7:00 AM – 8:15 AM
Men’s Bib Pick-Up
8:30 AM – 9:45 AM
Race Start Times
Women: 8:30am
Men: 10:00am
(Times Subject to Change)
Cost
$30 pre-registration (1/1-2/28)
$40 (3/1-close)
$50 event day registration
Course Map
Click on the button to explore the course in 3D with elevation info and stats. Note: best viewed on a PC.
Details
No Transfers. Refunds issued up to September 20, 2019.
PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT
Every acidotic RACING (aR) event benefits a non-profit in part or in total. We’re very proud that this event benefits the Waterville Valley Adaptive Sports.
Hero Discount
If you are a member of the military (active, retired, spouse) or a service profession (police, fire, rescue) please use the code "Hero2019" for $5 off your entry fee as a thank you for your service.
Photography & Video
Commercial photography and/or videography at our events is strictly prohibited unless advanced permission has been granted. Please contact the Race Director for further information. The use of drones at our events is prohibited. Spectators wishing to take photos or videos must remain off the course at all times.
Aid Stations
The course will feature three aid stations, at approximately 2.7 miles, 4.3 miles, and 5.2 miles.
Awards & Prizes
Awards Ceremony
Light refreshments and awards will occur after the complete of the days events. The time will be announced.
Prize Money
$3000 in Prize Money will be distributed to the Top 4 Men and Women who are USATF Members and US Citizens.
Athletes may be subject to drug testing.
Day of Registration
We will offer day of event registration.
Drug Testing
With this event being a USATF Championships event, athletes are subject to drug testing by a certified WADA lab.
Athletes who participate in this competition may be subject to formal drug testing in accordance with USATF and IAAF rules, in accordance with USOC, USADA, or IAAF procedures. Athletes found, after a disciplinary hearing, to be positive for prohibited substances, as defined by the WADA Code and/or IAAF, or who refuse to be tested, will be disqualified from this event and may lose eligibility for future competitions. Any prize money payable to an athlete who has tested positive shall be withheld until the final disposition of all disciplinary proceedings. BEWARE: Some prescriptions, over the counter medications, and nutritional supplements may contain prohibited substances. Information regarding drugs and drug testing may be obtained by calling the USADA Reference Hotline at 1-800-233-0393, or www.usantidoping.org.
Elite Athletes
A limited number of Elite Athlete entries will be available on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, contact us.
Hiking/Trekking Poles
Hiking poles are prohibited at this USATF sanctioned event.
Photography & Video
Commercial photography and/or videography at our events is strictly prohibited unless advanced permission has been granted. Please contact the Race Director for further information. The use of drones at our events is prohibited. Spectators wishing to take photos or videos must remain off the course at all times.
Travel Info
Waterville Valley is approximately 90 minutes from Manchester-Boston Regional Airport in Manchester, NH. It is approximately 2 hours from Logan International Airport in Boston.
There are many hotels, motels and airbnbs within 30 minutes of Waterville Valley. Local towns include Plymouth, Campton and Woodstock/Lincoln, besides the village of Waterville Valley itself. Lodging info for within the village of Waterville Valley is available at this link.
A USATF New England
Mountain Circuit Event
This race is part of the eight race USATF-NE Mountain Circuit,
the oldest mountain running circuit in the US.
Learn more at the USATF-NE Website
Photos and Results
Photos free for download will be posted with link below by the end of the week after the race.
Contact Us
Questions? Interested in becoming a member or sponsor? We'd love to hear from you.