Megunticook Trail Festival
Sep 11, 2027Camden, ME50K, 20K +1
Also 50K, 123 mi from Black Bear Trail Races, registration open
At a glance
- Last held
- Aug 29, 2026
- Next edition
- 2027 date not announced. Usually held in August.
- Location
- Waterville Valley, New Hampshire
- Distances
- 50K, 23K, 4 mi, 1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 7,723 ft
- Aid stations
- 10
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The Black Bear Trail Races, hosted by White Mountain Endurance in scenic Waterville Valley, NH, offer trail running events for every level including a demanding 50K ultra with 7,700 feet of elevation gain around iconic 4,000-foot peaks, a classic 23K, a 4-mile trail run, and a 1-mile Bear Cub Fun Run.
Key dates
Registration closes
Aug 24, 2026
Race day
Aug 29, 2026
Pricing
50K
Race Day
$175
23K
Race Day
$105
4 Mile
Race Day
$45
1 Mile
Fun Run
$10
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Aid stations
10| Station | Distance | Crew | Drop bags | Cutoff | Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Start - Waterville Town Square 50K start/finish. Drop bags allowed at start/finish line. | 0.00 miles | -- | waterhydration supplementnutrition | ||
Snow's Mountain (Water Only) Water-only station on the 50K course. | 0.50 miles | -- | water | ||
Water Station Water station on the 50K course. | 0.70 miles | -- | water | ||
Snow's Mountain II (Water Only) Water-only station on the 50K course. | 4.20 miles | -- | water | ||
Greeley 50K aid station with cutoff of 9:30 AM. | 8.50 miles | 9:30 AM | waterhydration supplementnutrition | ||
Osceola 50K aid station with cutoff of 1:00 PM. | 17.40 miles | 1:00 PM | waterhydration supplementnutrition | ||
Tecumseh 50K aid station with cutoff of 4:00 PM. | 24.40 miles | 4:00 PM | waterhydration supplementnutrition | ||
Water Station II Water station on the 50K course. | 27.30 miles | -- | water | ||
Snow's Mountain III (Water Only) Water-only station on the 50K course near the finish. | 30.50 miles | -- | water | ||
Finish 50K finish line. Course closes at 6:00 PM (12-hour time limit). | 30.80 miles | 6:00 PM | waterhydration supplementnutrition |
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