Megunticook Trail Festival
Sep 11, 2027Camden, ME50K, 20K +1
114 mi from Race The Cog, in September, registration open
At a glance
- Last held
- Sep 13, 2026
- Next edition
- 2027 date not announced. Usually held in September.
- Location
- Bretton Woods, New Hampshire
- Elevation gain
- 3,500 ft
- Aid stations
- 2
Listed from UltraSignup. Checked Sep 13, 2026.
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Race the infamous Mount Washington Cog Railway to the summit of the Northeast's highest peak. One of the most unique footraces in the world.
Key dates
Early ends
Apr 13, 2026
Registration closes
Sep 7, 2026
Race day
Sep 13, 2026
Pricing
Elite/Intermediate/Chill wave
After Apr 14
$156
Roundtripper
After Apr 14
$120
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Aid stations
2| Station | Distance | Crew | Drop bags | Cutoff | Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Waumbek Station | 0.90 miles | -- | waterTailwindCoca ColaGinger Ale+9 | ||
Summit | 2.75 miles | -- | waterTailwindCoca ColaGinger Ale+9 |
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