Saturday - Jun 20, 2026

Race The Cog

June 20, 2026

2.75 Miles | 5.5 Miles

Mount Washington Cog Railway -
Bretton Woods, NH

Surely one of the most unique footraces in the world, - race the infamous Cog Railway to the top of Mountain Washington! The course starts at the base station of the Cog Railway in Bretton Woods, NH.

Runners will take the path alongside the tracks to the summit of Mount Washington racing the cog the whole way up!. The course begins on dirt/gravel where it gradually becomes steeper as you approach Jacobs Ladder which is about a 37% grade. From Jacobs Ladder the runners will begin to experience the large boulder fields that make up the Presidential Range, one of the most technical areas in the country. The grueling race then concludes on the lofty summit of Mount Washington, finishing a true test of endurance alongside The Cog.

The weather can be extreme and vary significantly. Temperatures can be in the 70’s at the base and then snowing at the Summit. with potentially intense wind. The views from the course are incredible as you can look at the entire Presidential Range from either side of the course.

Returning for another year is the Devil's Shingle Round-tripper: Where after you tag the summit, the race back down the mountain begins!

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*Distances may vary slightly each year due to permitting.

Event Location

The Mount Washington
Cog Railway
3168 Base Station Road
Mount Washington, NH 03589

Directions

Start Times

Saturday, June 20
Elite Wave - 9:00 am
Intermediate Wave - 9:15 am
Chill Wave - 9:30 am

Bib Pickup

The Cog Railway
3168 Base Station Road
Mount Washington, NH 03589
Saturday, June 20
7:00 am to 9:00 am

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Spectator Train Tickets

Get a ticket to ride the Cog next to the athletes & cheer them on to the summit!

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Follow the 2026 Race The Cog with live split points throughout race weekend.

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Registration closes: Mon, June 15 @ 11:59PM ET

Race Registration

	Until 12/14	Until 4/14	Until 6/22
Summit Climb (2.75 Mile)	$136	$146	$156
Devil's Shingle Roundtripper (5.5 Mile)	$100	$110	$120

NOTE: Summit Climb prices include a Cog train ticket back to the start line. Prices do NOT include taxes or Ultrasignup processing fees.

*Race shirts guaranteed on race day if ordered by 6/1. Registration also available at Packet Pick-up depending on availability.
Withdrawal Policy

Course Information

Key Stats

Date | Saturday, June 20, 2026

Start Times
Elite Wave - 9:00 am
Intermediate Wave - 9:15 am
Chill Wave - 9:30 am

Time Limit | 3.5 Hours

Distance | 2.75 Miles

Total Elevation Gain | 3,500 feet

Max Elevation | 6,266 feet

Women's Course Record | 50:04 - Amber Ferreira (2023)

Men's Course Record | 39:14 - Joseph Gray (2022)

Course Map

CalTopo Course Map

Summit Climb Event Details

The course starts at the base station at the Cog Railway in Bretton Woods, NH. Runners will take the path alongside the tracks to the summit of Mount Washington. The course begins on dirt/gravel where is gradually becomes steeper as you approach Jacobs Ladder which is about a 37% grade. From Jacobs Ladder the runners will begin to experience the large boulder fields that make the Presidential Range one of the most technical areas in the country. The race ends on the summit of Mount Washington alongside the Cog.

The weather can be extreme and temperatures can be in the 70’s at the base and snowing at the top. Winds can be intense.

The views from the course are incredible as you look at the entire Presidential Range from both sides of the course.

Aid Station	Segment (Miles)	Total (Miles)
Start	0.0	0.0
Waumbek Aid	0.9	0.9
Summit Finish	1.85	2.75

Spectators: Spectators may book Cog Railway tickets for our three race waves to cheer on your runner. Book Tickets Here

Crew: No Crew allowed on course

Pacers: No Pacers are allowed

Note

Your family and friends are allowed to meet you at the top. With the race landing on a Saturday in 2025, they would have the option of driving the auto-road, taking the historic Cog railway while passing runners on the way or hiking up. Cog train tickets.
Riding the Cog Details: A one of a kind experience in New England! The biodiesel trains take approximately 45 minutes to climb the 6,288 foot Mt Washington. There are three trains running each hour and many of the trains will sell-out in advance. Head here for additional details, pricing, and registrations. Each passenger pays $95 roundtrip to ride the Cog train to the summit and back.
Auto-road Details: the entrance to the auto-road is around 45 minutes from the start line. There is a $40/car fee plus additional fees based on the number of passengers in the vehicle. It will take around 25-30 minutes to drive to the summit from the base of the road.
Details on hours and fees for the auto-road HERE

Key Stats

Date | Saturday, June 20, 2026

Start Times
Elite Wave - 9:00 am
Intermediate Wave - 9:15 am
Chill Wave - 9:30 am

Time Limit | 6 Hours

Distance | 5.75 Miles

Total Elevation Gain | 3,500 feet

Max Elevation | 6,266 feet

Women's Course Record | Haley Heinrich - 1:17:57 (2024)

Men's Course Record | Johen Deleon - 1:05:25 (2025)

Course Map

CalTopo Course Map

Devil's Shingle Event Details

Two options within Race The Cog - summit and ride the historic Cog Railway down or complete the roundtrip course and run back down to the start!

The course starts at the base station and you'll race the Cog on the path alongside the tracks to the summit of Mount Washington. The course begins on dirt/gravel where is gradually becomes steeper as you approach Jacobs Ladder which is about a 37% grade. From Jacobs Ladder the runners will begin to experience the large boulder fields that make the Presidential Range one of the most technical areas in the country.

Once you reach the summit checkpoint, turn around and rip it back down the mountain!

Aid Station	Segment (Miles)	Total (Miles)
Start	0.0	0.0
Waumbek Aid	0.9	0.9
Summit Checkpoint	1.85	2.75
Waumbek Aid Return	1.85	4.6
Finish	0.9	5.5

Spectators: Spectators may book Cog Railway tickets for our three race waves to cheer on your runner. Book Tickets Here

Crew: No Crew allowed

Pacers: No Pacers are allowed

Note

Your family and friends are allowed to meet you at the top. With the race landing on a Saturday in 2026, they would have the option of driving the auto-road, taking the historic Cog railway while passing runners on the way or hiking up. Cog train tickets.
Riding the Cog Details: A one of a kind experience in New England! The biodiesel trains take approximately 45 minutes to climb the 6,288 foot Mt Washington. There are three trains running each hour and many of the trains will sell-out in advance. Head here for additional details, pricing, and registrations. Each passenger pays $95 roundtrip to ride the Cog train to the summit and back.
Auto-road Details: the entrance to the auto-road is around 45 minutes from the start line. There is a $40/car fee plus additional fees based on the number of passengers in the vehicle. It will take around 25-30 minutes to drive to the summit from the base of the road.
Details on hours and fees for the auto-road HERE