A Challenge Awaits!

The Whiteface Uphill Foot Race will be Saturday, June 7 at 5:30 p.m. Climb 3,500 feet over 8 miles up the scenic Whiteface Mountain Veterans Memorial Highway to the top of New York’s 5th highest peak for a 360° panoramic view of the Adirondacks, New England and Canada. Not a runner? Sign up for the Uphill Bike Race!

Race Details

• The race starts at the intersection of Rt 431 and Rt 86. Staging is in the Adirondack Chocolates parking lot.

• Packet pick-up and parking will be from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at the Preston Festival Field, 1135 Springfield Road, Wilmington, NY (just around the corner from the starting line).

• Packet will include your bib, t-shirt and meal voucher.

• There will be a bag drop vehicle at the starting line if you desire a change of clothes for the top. Please make sure you have your name and phone number on or in the bag.

• You may have someone meet you at the top. We will sell spectator passes at registration. These are cash only and a per person price. We will also have limited shuttle service for those who don’t have a support vehicle for their descent down the mountain. If you will need to use this service, please indicate this on your registration.

• Results will be posted online at www.AuyerTiming.com

• For further questions please contact us at info@whitefaceregion.com or 518-946-2255.

2024 Sponsors

Thank you to UFirst Federal Credit Union, Mountain Valley Federal Credit Union, High Peaks Cyclery, KOA, Adirondack Chocolates, High Peaks Builders, and Saranac Lake 3P for sponsoring the 2024 Whiteface Mountain Uphill Foot Race.

If you like a challenge, this is the course for you. This course covers 8 miles over an 8 percent grade up Whiteface Mountain's scenic Veterans' Memorial Highway.

Registration

Registration for the 2025 Whiteface Mountain Uphill Foot Race is coming soon!