Stark, NH, United States · Saturday, September 19, 2026

Fixed Distance 50 mi

Kilkenny Ridge 50mi Race

3 days to go

80 km Distance

4,600 m Climbing

10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme

44.6007° N, 71.4076° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 58 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 24 hours 18:00 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Among the most forgiving 50 mi cut-offs we track. Measured against 455 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~28 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (50mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, September

Daytime high 19°C

Night low 8°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 12 h 24 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 488 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 80 km of trail with 4,600 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes58 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition80 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles4,600 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 24 h limit puts you out there after dark.

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