Play like a local with spring and fall competitive events in Mt. Washington Valley!

For centuries, Mt. Washington Valley has lured competitors and athletes to this corner of New Hampshire for competitive events.

The rugged terrain of the White Mountains makes for a worthwhile challenge for competitive bikers, hikers, runners, and climbers. 

Mt. Washington Valley provides a battle ground between humans and the elements where competitors contend with changing weather, high elevations, and demanding routes. While all of these factors are what athletes yearn for when training for a race, the best part of what competitive events in Mt. Washington Valley offers, is community. 

Come together with local and visiting athletes alike who are testing themselves with competitive hikes, climbing festivals, half-marathons, bike races, and more. Enjoy pushing yourself to the limits and celebrating your individual achievements at post-race celebrations throughout Mt. Washington Valley. 

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• Seek the Peak is Mount Washington Observatory’s signature fundraiser event, and ultimate Mount Washington hike-a-thon. Hikers earn gear and celebrate at the Après Hike Party on Sat., July 15 with live music, food trucks, epic gear raffle, beer garden, vendors, and people who care deeply about the trails and an inclusive hiking community. It all takes place at the base of the Mount Washington Auto Road. Seek the Peak is sponsored by Great Glen Trails and Eastern Mountain Sports.
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• Join Adaptive Sports Partners on Sunday, July 27th, 2025 for our most exciting event of the year, The Martin Wallem ALS Foundation Sunrise Ascent on Mt. Washington, an empowering fundraising event to benefit Adaptive Sports Partners , a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with disabilities by building community, confidence, and skills, through sport, recreation, and adventure.
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• Moat Mountain 24 Hours of Great Glen is an iconic mountain bike race that is a staple in the Mt. Washington Valley biking community. The course covers the carriage roads of Great Glen Trails combined with single track through North Country woodlands; Towards the end of each lap, there is an optional floating bridge. Each lap is approximately nine miles long, and participants will bike each lap as many times as they can for 24-hours on August 2nd through the 3rd. Sponsored by title sponsor, Moat Mountain Smokehouse, and presenting sponsors ProTune and Specialized, this event features camping at Great Glen Trails, free pond kayaking for all ages, food trucks, and more; and makes for a great family-friendly spectator activity and seasoned athlete event. 

• Mount Washington Auto Road Bicycle HillClimb is a 7.6 one-way race to the summit of Mt. Washington. At 6,288 ft. bikers race to the top of the highest peak in the northeastern US. , is hosted by and benefits Tin Mountain Conservation Center. In fact, it’s Tin Mountain’s largest fundraising event. Once participants complete the race an awards ceremony with lunch live music, and a free beer from Moat Mountain awaits.
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• White Mountain Milers’ 38th North Conway Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk that winds through North Conway, and surrounding neighborhoods is taking place on September 21st. Starting and ending in Schouler Park, It’s happening rain or shine. The registration fee benefits the Gretchen B. Hatch Memorial Scholarship Fund, which supports college-bound students from the Mt. Washington Valley. Registration is capped at 500 so click the link to secure your support. Participants receive a performance Race Shirt, custom Finisher's Medal, unlimited Free Race Photos, and Race Day Results
  
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• The Delta Dental Mt. Washington Auto Road Race is a historic competition. It’s a grueling run up the Mt. Washington Auto Road - a 7.6 mile climb gaining over four thousand of feet of elevation to make it to the top of New England’s highest peak, Mount Washington. Registration always sells out early with competitors hungry to add this achievement to their repertoire. If you aren’t able to snag a spot for the June 14, 2025 race, be on the lookout for 2026.

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For complete trip planning resources and information, explore this site, visitmwv.com, or call 800-367-3364 (800-DO-SEE-NH) to talk to a Mt Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce rep.  To learn more about New Hampshire vacations, go to www.VisitNH.gov.

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