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Awards, Prizes & Bypass

AWARDS CEREMONY

We will host an award ceremony under the big tent in the event field in 2023. Age group winners come to the table to pick up their awards as we do not announce age group winners. A detailed list of age groups:

19 & Under* 40-44 65-69
20-24 45-49 70-74
25-29 50-54 75-79
30-34 55-59 80-84
35-39 60-64 85-89
*minimum age of 14 90 & Over

TRADITIONAL CUPS

Foster Cup – awarded to overall male and female winner. The winners’ names will also be added to the original cup that will remain at the Mt. Washington Auto Road.
Crossan Cup – awarded to the top male and female New Hampshire residents.

ADDITIONAL AWARDS

2nd and 3rd Overall Male and Female Winners
Top (3) Age-Graded Masters* Male and Female
Top (3) Age-Graded Clydesdales (Men 190lb+) Top (3) Age-Graded Fillies (Women 140lb+)
Top (3) Open Teams

Male and Female

Team size:

(5) Men

(5) Women

Top (3) Masters* Teams

Male and Female

Top (2) Senior** Teams

Male and Female

Top 60+ Team

Male and Female

Team size:

(3) Women

(3) Men

CASH PRIZES

All cash prizes and bonuses will be sent by US Mail after the event and after the completion of W9’s (if applicable); NCAA or high school athletes are not eligible for cash prizes or bonuses.

Overall Male and Female Winners
First $1,000
Second $600
Third $400
Fourth $200
Fifth $100
Age-Graded Masters
First $300
Second $200
Third $100
Cash Bonuses for Records Broken
Open Course Record $5,000
Open Team Record $500
Master Team Record $250
Senior Team Record $100
Non-Record Setting Male Under 1 Hour $500
Non-Record Setting Female Under 1 Hour 10 Minutes $500
Disclaimer: Awards and cash prizes are subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer: Awards and cash prizes are subject to change without notice.

BYPASS ELIGIBILITY

The following groups are eligible to bypass the random registration process:

Top (3) overall male and female finishers
Top (3) males and females, of each age group
Top (2) Age-Graded Clydesdales
Top (2) Age-Graded Fillies
Top (3) Open Teams
Top (3) Masters* Teams
Top (2) Senior** Teams
Top 60+ Team
NEUSATF Mountain Goats
Volunteer Groups

BYPASS QUALIFICATIONS

The following groups are eligible to bypass the random registration process:

Top (3) overall male and female finishers
Top (3) males and females, of each age group
Top (2) Age-Graded Clydesdales
Top (2) Age-Graded Fillies
Top (3) Open Teams
Top (3) Masters* Teams
Top (2) Senior** Teams
Top 60+ Team
NEUSATF Mountain Goats
Volunteer Groups

ANTI-DOPING POLICY

The Northeast Delta Dental Mount Washington Road Race (MWRR) reserves the right to conduct a post-competition urine analysis on any athlete that competes at the MWRR. The list of substances that will/can be analyzed for are found on the World Anti-Doping Agency websiteAdditional information can be found hereAthletes, check your medications!

INVITATIONAL ENTRY

The top (3) male and female overall finishers, as well as the top age graded male and top age graded female Masters are offered complimentary entry into the next years race. Invited entrants will be notified via email on the day that Invitational Entry opens with instructions on how to bypass the random field selection.

Additionally, ALL previous male and female overall champions will be offered a complimentary entry.  However it is their responsibility to contact the race director to secure instructions for bypass. Complementary entrants must confirm their entry by the close of the Invitational Entry period.
Runners receive only one bypass regardless of if they have won a bypass slot for several categories.

If you think you merit an invitation and did not receive one, contact  our race director. If you miss the deadline at the close of the Invitational Entry period, you may choose to register for the random selection.

*Masters = 40-49 years old on race day

**Seniors = 50 years and above on race day