THERE'S ONLY ONE HILL
2025 Event Announcement – WEATHER ADVISORY
After consulting with the Mount Washington Observatory and the Mount Washington State Park, due to low visibility, cold temperatures, winds, and overall unsafe conditions predicated at the higher elevations and the summit of Mt. Washington, we have made the difficult decision to shorten the course to the halfway point – mile 3.8. Once runners cross the finish mat at the halfway point, they will make their way back down to the base for their medals. While it is not an easy decision to make, the safety and wellbeing of our participants, support drivers, volunteers, and all other race gusts is our number one priority.
Be sure to dress for the weather – cold temperatures are expected even at the halfway point. Bring warm clothes for your descent back down. Blankets will be distributed to runners upon their finish at the halfway point.
Pre-Paid Auto Passes
For those who pre-paid for for auto passes, you will receive a full refund. You can expect to see those refunds within the next 5 business days. No vehicles will be permitted up the auto road – all participants must walk or run back down.
Historic all-uphill run draws thousands of runners from around the globe to make the grueling climb to the summit of the highest peak in the Northeast. Registration is by random selection (lottery).
7.6 miles
4,650 vertical feet
22% max grade
Registration includes:
- Amazing calorie-replenisher lunch
- Unique participant tech running shirt
- Race bling
- Warm fuzzy blanket for the finish line on the summit at 6,288′ (home of the world’s worst weather)
Race support/logistics along the legendary Mt. Washington Auto Road:
- Water station to refill 1/2 way to the summit
- HAM Radio operator communications
- Summit parking for race support drivers
- Mountain-trained Emergency Medical Teams at base and summit
The Delta Dental Mount Washington Road Race supports local healthcare in the rural areas of northern New Hampshire. Each year the race makes a charitable donation to the dental division of Coös County Family Health Services through sponsorship by Delta Dental. Since 2012, donations total over 420k!
The Mt. Washington Auto Road opens to the public for normal driving operations around 1:30 pm on race day.
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