Kilkenny Ridge Race
The Kilkenny Ridge Race course follows the Kilkenny Ridge Trail from the South Pond Recreation Area in Stark, New Hampshire, to the Jefferson Inn in Jefferson, New Hampshire. The traverse is around 25 miles each way with approximately 7,500 feet of climbing for each direction, and it takes runners through some of the wildest and most remote scenery of the White Mountain National Forest. Runners will tackle two of the White Mountain 4,000 footers, Mount Cabot and Mount Waumbek, in addition to several other peaks on the southern part of the route called The Bulge, The Horn, and Mount Starr King. The course is not marked as the signage is very good along the ridge trail. Please study maps before running the course. We will have maps available at bib pickup. You will need to pay attention. Runners are also required to download the GPS track to their phone and/or watch.
50 mile participants will start and finish at the South Pond Recreation Area and run to the Jefferson Inn for the turnaround aid station.
25 mile participants will start at the Jefferson Inn off Route 2 after being bused from the South Pond Recreation Area, and make their way back to the finish at South Pond via the Kilkenny Ridge Trail.
25K participants will be bused to the start at the Berlin Fish Hatchery, and tackle 4,000 feet of climbing along the Kilkenny Ridge Trail on their way back to the finish at the South Pond Recreation Area. This course is WILD AND WOOLY so prepare for it to feel very remote.
White Mountain Endurance Cup
The White Mountain Endurance Cup includes four sub ultra distance courses, handpicked to showcase some of the finest mountain running in the Northeast. Join us for the inaugural White Mountain Endurance Cup by registering for each race individually or register for the White Mountain Endurance Cup Pass to secure discounted entry in all four events! Complete at least three of the races in the cup to be an official finisher and compete for the leaderboard!
- June 6: Chocoura Mountain Race 23K
- July 25: Baldface Scramble 29K
- August 15: Jigger Johnson Ultras 20 Mile
- September 19: Kilkenny Ridge Race 25K
Mandatory Gear
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 on race morning. Please review our website and look at the required gear for the distance you choose to ensure you are prepared for this race.
Gear list: 2 liters of water, Minimum 500 calories of food, Windbreaker/rain shell, Headlamp with extra batteries (not required for the 25K), Course map with emergency numbers (this will be provided at bib pickup), Space blanket or emergency foil blanket, Winter Hat, Gloves, Water Filter.
Please note this event is cupless and you will need to bring your own hydration system (bottle/cup/vest/etc.). The aid stations will not have any disposable cups for participants. This is in an effort to reduce waste at the event. You can purchase your own reusable cup through the "Store" tab.
Volunteering
We appreciate our volunteers! Join us in providing an awesome experience! For many, volunteering is rewarding in its own right and a great way to give back to the running community. For others, it is a way to see things from the other side of the table, and learn a lot about running races before jumping into them. All volunteers earn race credits toward any future Aravaipa event. Register for an available shift for the Kilkenny Ridge Race.