Mt. Kearsarge Hill Climb Race

About this race

Welcome to the Mt. Kearsarge Hill Climb Race This event will take place on August 9th, 2026, at 14 Church St, Warner, NH. For more details, visit the event website: here . Race Overview Distance: Approximately 8 miles with a 2100 ft climb up Kearsarge Mountain Rd. Climb Details: The first 4.5 miles features uphill, level, and downhill sections. Access Road: 3.5 miles with an average grade of 8.7% and 1,738 feet elevation gain. Summit View: On a clear day, enjoy views as far as Boston and the mountains in southern Vermont. Event Schedule Packet Pickup: Opens at 7:00 am on August 7th at race headquarters, Cafe One East in Warner. Race Start: The race rolls off at 8:15 am, departing from Race HQ. Descent: Post-summit finish, riders must bike down to the Start area: limited parking at the summit. Bag Drop: A Bag Drop service will be provided before the Start for post-race items. Participation and Awards Finish Time: Riders must complete the race within 1 hour and 15 minutes to have results recorded. Registration Fee: Includes pre and post-race refreshments. Day-of Registration: May be available if the rider cap is not reached. Awards: Given to the fastest male and female in each category and more. Series Participation This event is proud to be part of the BUMPS hill climb championship series!