Set against the dramatic backdrop of the White Mountains in North Conway, the Cranmore Mountain Race is a classic mountain running event that pushes your legs and rewards your grit. This mountain footrace winds up and down the slopes of Cranmore Mountain, offering hard-earned views and a rewarding descent back to the base. As part of the historic USATF-New England Mountain Running Circuit, it attracts dedicated trail runners from across the region.
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The course covers roughly 10 kilometers spread over two loops that each climb and descend the mountain. You’ll start at the base area and immediately begin gaining elevation across grassy ski slopes, twist through mountain bike singletrack, and roll along well-graded service roads. The ascent routes test your strength, and the descents demand careful footing and technique, especially since poles and headphones are prohibited. Each lap includes approximately 1,200 feet of vertical gain , making this mountain run more demanding than a typical trail event of the same distance.
There is one aid station situated near the start/finish area to serve racers throughout the day. Expect it to offer water and basic fueling options typical for mountain races.
Race day at Cranmore is energetic, with runners ranging from teens to masters athletes taking on the challenging terrain. The up-and-down format gives spectators plenty of chances to cheer you on — you’ll loop past the base area twice. The setting at Cranmore Mountain Resort means there’s mountain resort energy in the air and plenty of scenery to enjoy around race services and post-run socializing.
Registration fee: ~$50 (includes event tech tee if registered by early deadline) Bib pick-up: 7:45–?8:45AM at Arlberg Base Lodge Race start: 9:00AM Terrain: Ski slope, mountain singletrack, gravel service roads Restrictions: No hiking poles or headphones allowed during the race
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
09:00
$50.00
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
09:00
$50.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in North Conway.
Learn more about the host city, North Conway.
North Conway is a city in the White Mountains region of New Hampshire.
Read more launchAll-time top performances and historical records for Cranmore Mountain Race.
| Place | Name | Year | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Kasie Enman | '11 | 00:32:59 | |
| 🥈 | Michele Suszek | '11 | 00:34:45 | |
| 🥉 | Brandy Erholtz | '11 | 00:35:12 | |
| 4 | Megan Lund | '11 | 00:35:13 | |
| 5 | Amber Moran | '11 | 00:35:14 | |
| 6 | Myriah Blair | '11 | 00:36:13 | |
| 7 | Abbey Gosling | '11 | 00:36:37 | |
| 8 | Ashley Arnold | '11 | 00:37:00 | |
| 9 | Abby Mahoney | '11 | 00:37:05 | |
| 10 | Liza Grudzinski | '11 | 00:37:20 |
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