Saturday - September 14th, 2024

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Kilkenny Ridge Race

50 Mile | 25 Mile | 25K

South Pond Recreational Area
Stark, New Hampshire

This course follows the Kilkenny Ridge Trail from south pond to route 2 around 25 miles each way with approximately 7500 ft of gain for each direction. This will not be a marked course as the signage is very good along the ridge trail. We have a link to download the GPS track which you need to download to your phone and/or watch. The trail is very well marked with signs so you will need to pay attention. Please study maps before running the course. We will have maps available at the BIB pickup. For the 25 milers, you will start right at the bottom of route 2 and make your way to south pond. For the 50 mile runners you will running to the Jefferson Inn for the turnaround aid station. We are not allowed to have an aid station at the trail head.

This course is wild and wooly so expect it to feel very remote. This is not an entry level course.

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*Distances may vary slightly each year due to permitting.

Event Location

South Pond Recreational Area
Stark, New Hampshire
NH-110, Stark, NH 03582

Directions

Start Times

Saturday, September 14
50 Mile - 5:00 am
25 Mile - 7:00 am
25K - 8:00 am

Bib Pickup

South Pond Recreational Area
Stark, New Hampshire
NH-110, Stark, NH 03582

Friday, September 13
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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We need help to make Kilkenny Ridge Race possible. Volunteer perks include Aravaipa race credits and race swag!

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Qualifications

We require that you have finished a 20 mile challenging TRAIL race for the 25 miler or a 50k challenging TRAIL race in order to enter the 50 miler.

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Registration closes: Mon, Sep 9 @ 11:59PM ET

Race Registration

	Until 4/07	Until 8/04	Until 9/14
50 Mile	$175	$190	$205
25 Mile	$140	$155	$170
25K	$115	$125	$135

*Race shirts guaranteed on race day if ordered by 7/1. Registration also available at Packet Pick-up depending on availability.
Withdrawal Policy

Course Information

Key Stats

Date |Saturday, September 14th, 2024

Start Time | 5:00 am

Time Limit | 24 Hours

Distance | 50 Miles

Total Elevation Gain | 15,000 feet

Max Elevation | 4,143 feet

Women's Course Record | 13:09:44 - Brianna Russell (2022)

Men's Course Record | 10:58:45 - Peter Howe (2019)

Course Map

CalTopo Course Map

50 Mile Event Details

This course follows the Kilkenny Ridge Trail from south pond to Route 2 around 25 miles each way with approximately 7500 ft of gain for each direction. This will not be a marked course as the signage is very good along the ridge trail. We have a link to download the GPS track which you need to download to your phone and/or watch. The trail is very well marked with signs so you will need to pay attention. Please study maps before running the course. We will have maps available at the BIB pickup.

For the 50 mile runners you will running to the Jefferson Inn for the turnaround aid station.

This course is wild and wooly so expect it to feel very remote. This is not an entry level course.

Aid stations: There is one unmanned water station on Star King (about 3 miles from route 2). Please don’t waste the water as it will be limited.

Willard Notch is a backcountry aid station with limited food and water. It is around miles 15 and 35 for the 50 mile runners.

Unknown Pond is a backcountry aid station with limited food and water. It is around mile 7 and 43 for 50 mile runners.

The 50 mile runners will have an aid station with the usual race food (chips, cookies, pretzels, etc), water and Tailwind.

Mountain weather is subject to extreme changes and this course is very remote and rugged. You will be DISQUALIFIED if you do not carry the mandatory gear listed below and it will be checked upon bib pickup.

Gear list:

2 liters of water

Minimum 500 calories of food

Windbreaker/rain shell

Headlamp with extra batteries

Course map with emergency numbers (this will be provided at bib pickup)2

Space blanket or emergency foil blanket

Winter Hat

Gloves

Water Filter

Crew Access: There is no crew access and nobody can meet you at the turnaround for the 50 mile race. If you want to have them help you then ask them to sign up to work at one of the aid stations or the finish line.

You absolutely cannot have anyone crewing or spectating you at the Starr King Trailhead. If caught the USFS will take your picture and you will be disqualified as this violates our permit.

Pacers: There are no pacers.

This is not an elementary race. You will need to be comfortable following maps and GPS data which we will provide and you will be required to have uploaded to your watch/phone/GPS. The course will be unmarked. The signage is easy to follow but you will need to pay attention.

Due to the remote and rugged nature of this course you will need to have completed a 50 mile run within the past year or a similar mountain effort. The 50 mile run should be one with significant elevation gain. If you spend your days in the mountains the Pemi Loop, Kilkenny Traverse, ETC are all acceptable. We want you to be familiar with long mountain days.

There will be a vetting process so you will have to provide proof of your run. This is required by the USFS to ensure runners are capable of safely navigating the course.

There will be aid stations but also some long stretches without aid where you should be comfortable filtering water if necessary. If it is a hot day you may need to filter water.

Familiarity with the White Mountains is also helpful but not required to run the race.

Key Stats

Date | Saturday, September 14th, 2024

Start Time | 7:00 am

Time Limit | 22 Hours

Distance | 25 Miles

Total Elevation Gain | 7,380 feet

Max Elevation | 4,143 feet

Women's Course Record | 5:47:16 - Hilary McCloy (2022)

Men's Course Record | 4:37:18 - Ben Thompson (2019)

25 Mile Course Map

CalTopo Course Map

25 Mile Event Details

This course follows the Kilkenny Ridge Trail from Route 2 to South Pond around 25 miles with approximately 7500 ft of gain. This will not be a marked course as the signage is very good along the ridge trail. We have a link to download the GPS track which you need to download to your phone and/or watch. The trail is very well marked with signs so you will need to pay attention. Please study maps before running the course. We will have maps available at the BIB pickup.

This course is wild and wooly so expect it to feel very remote. This is not an entry level course.

Aid stations: There is one unmanned water station on Star King (about 3 miles from route 2). Please don’t waste the water as it will be limited.

Willard Notch is a backcountry aid station with limited food and water. t is about 10 miles from Route 2 (the start for the 25 mile race)

Unknown Pond is a backcountry aid station with limited food and water. It is about 19 miles from Route 2.

Aid Stations will include the usual race food (chips, cookies, pretzels, etc), water and Tailwind.

Mountain weather is subject to extreme changes and this course is very remote and rugged. You will be DISQUALIFIED if you do not carry the mandatory gear listed below and it will be checked upon bib pickup.

Gear list:
2 liters of water
Minimum 500 calories of food
Windbreaker/rain shell
Headlamp with extra batteries
Course map with emergency numbers (this will be provided at bib pickup)2
Space blanket or emergency foil blanket
Winter Hat
Gloves
Water Filter

Crew Access: There is no crew access and nobody can meet you at the turnaround for the 50 mile race. If you want to have them help you then ask them to sign up to work at one of the aid stations or the finish line.

You absolutely cannot have anyone crewing or spectating you at the Starr King Trailhead. If caught the USFS will take your picture and you will be disqualified as this violates our permit.

Pacers: There are no pacers.

Key Stats

Date | Saturday, September 14th, 2024

Start Time | 8:00 am

Time Limit | 20 Hours

Distance | 15.3 Miles

Total Elevation Gain | 4,048 feet

Max Elevation | 4,143 feet

Women's Course Record | New in 2024

Men's Course Record | New in 2024

25 KM Course Map

CalTopo Course Map

25K Event Details

This course follows the Kilkenny Ridge Trail from Berlin Fish Hatchery at York Pond to Route 2 around 15 miles with approximately 4,000 ft of gain. This will not be a marked course as the signage is very good along the ridge trail. We have a link to download the GPS track which you need to download to your phone and/or watch. The trail is very well marked with signs so you will need to pay attention. Please study maps before running the course. We will have maps available at the BIB pickup.

This course is wild and wooly so expect it to feel very remote. This is not an entry level course.

Mountain weather is subject to extreme changes and this course is very remote and rugged. You will be DISQUALIFIED if you do not carry the mandatory gear listed below and it will be checked upon bib pickup.

Gear list:
2 liters of water
Minimum 500 calories of food
Windbreaker/rain shell
Headlamp with extra batteries
Course map with emergency numbers (this will be provided at bib pickup)2
Space blanket or emergency foil blanket
Winter Hat
Gloves
Water Filter

Wild & Wooly Race Film

Results & Photos

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