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

2025 Registration Schedule:
Wednesday 1/15/2025 at 8:00 am — 200 Charity spots open; registrants commit to raising $200 for Coös County Family Health Services
Wednesday, 1/15/2025 at 12:00 pm— Qualifying Bypass Entrants sent individual email with link to register
Monday 2/10/2025 at 8:00 am — Random Selection Registration opens
Monday 2/24/2025 at 11:59 pm — Random Selection Registration closes
Thursday 2/27/2025 — Selection/rejection emails sent to registrants
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.