Mt. Kearsarge Hill Climb Race

Welcome back the Mt. Kearsarge Hill Climb Race in Warner, New Hampshire! 

After a few years' hiatus the event triumphantly returned to the hill climb calendar in 2023,. The Mt. Kearsarge Hill Climb Race is an 8 mile climb up Kearsarge Mountain Rd. onto the Mt. Kearsarge access road with a finish at the summit parking lot (elev. 2,937 ft). The first 4.5 miles includes some uphill, level, and downhill sections! The access road is 3.5 miles with an average grade of 8.7% and 1,738 feet in elevation gain. When you reach the top, you'll be rewarded with a bare rock summit where, on a clear day, you can see as far as Boston and to the mountains in southern Vermont. 

Race date is Sunday, August 11th.

Most of the ride information can be found on the event website, link here.  Snapshot:

1.  Packet pickup opens at 7:00 am on August 7th at race headquarters, Cafe One East in Warner.

4.  The race rolls off at 8:15 am, leaving from Race HQ.

5.  After the summit finish you will have to ride down to the Start area on your bike. There is limited parking at the summit lot so down-vehicles are not allowed. Prior to the Start we will provide a Bag Drop, so your after-wear will be waiting for you at the summit.  Pack it with snacks, water, warm clothing, etc. 

6. Riders must reach the Finish within 1 hour and 15 minutes from the Start roll off time or their results may not be recorded and they may be turned around before the Finish line.

7.  Registration fee includes pre and post race refreshments.  

8.  If the rider cap is not reached, day-of registration may be available.

9.  Awards for fastest male and female in each Category (individual Adult rider, Junior rider) and others.