Baldface Scramble

JUL
25
2026
Take on the rugged Baldface Scramble in Chatham NH July 25, 2026, with a challenging 29K or shorter 14K loop over the iconic Baldfaces with big climbs and alpine views. Technical, cupless trail racing for experienced mountain runners.
Sat 25 Jul 2026
29 kilometers 14 kilometers

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Event overview

The Baldface Scramble takes place in the White Mountain National Forest at Baldface Farm / Copeland Field off Route 113 in Chatham, NH (Evans Notch) on Saturday, July 25, 2026. The event offers the following distances:

  • 29 KM
  • 14 KM

Parking and the start/finish are on private property with a grass field staging area and a long driveway off Route 113. The race is part of the White Mountain Endurance Cup series.

Course and race details

Both courses travel over the Baldfaces. The 14K is a single loop that crosses the Baldfaces and returns via Bicknell Ridge Trail. The 29K consists of two loops: the Baldfaces loop (with a fully stocked aid station at the start/finish) followed by a second loop that goes up and over Mount Meader. The 29K is listed as 17.8 miles with about 6,226 feet of total elevation gain and a maximum elevation of 3,578 feet. The 14K is listed as 9 miles with about 3,479 feet of total elevation gain and the same maximum elevation. Time limits are approximately 9 hours for the 29K and 8 hours for the 14K.

Mandatory gear for all entrants includes 2 liters of fluids, 400 calories of food, a windbreaker or rain shell, and a space or emergency foil blanket. The event is cupless; participants must bring their own hydration system. There are no pacers allowed. Crews are permitted at the start/finish area. Runners are asked to have prior experience: a hilly, moderately technical trail race of at least 10 miles or equivalent mountain experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

29 km
14 km

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