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Jigger Johnson Ultras

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Jigger Johnson Ultras race photo
Jigger Johnson Ultras race photo
Jigger Johnson Ultras race photo
Jigger Johnson Ultras race photo
Waterville Valley
US
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Race date Aug expected
August 2027
City · Distance
Waterville Valley · 100M
Entry fee
$380From the 2026 edition
2027Date August 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Aug 16, 2026 · Entry fee $140 · Start 07:00
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 8, 2026
Jigger Johnson Ultras race photo
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Jigger Johnson Ultras race photo
Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada, CC BY 2.0
Jigger Johnson Ultras race photo
Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada, CC BY 2.0
Jigger Johnson Ultras race photo
Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada, CC BY 2.0
Jigger Johnson Ultras race photo
Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada, CC BY 2.0
About the raceRunner storiesHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Jigger Johnson Ultras — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

It is a race that crosses New Hampshire's White Mountains.

Starting and finishing at Waterville Valley, it is considered one of the toughest trail races in the world.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Jigger Johnson Ultras runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 2
Lisa ChaputRan in 2024 · Finish time 28:40
“I cursed and loved every minute of it.”

The runner navigated rocks, roots and mud at Jigger Johnson 50 miles, struggling with night navigation and fueling. Finishing later than hoped prompted reflection on early pacing, course training, food and mental state.

Read the original on E.E.F. Chaput ~ GOTAG
grc207Finish time 50 hours and 58 minutes
“I promised myself I would run across the finish line no matter what.”

The runner overcame heavy rain, mud, a water-damaged headlamp and a wrong turn at the Jigger Johnson 100-mile race. Vomiting and painful feet meant repeated rests and sleep, but the runner eventually ran across the finish with poles.

Read the original on grc207

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

EVERY MILE EARNED | The Inaugural Jigger Johnson 100 Mile

Aravaipa Running

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Jigger Johnson Ultras — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2026 edition
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Jigger Johnson Ultras course map and elevation

The 100M I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00
START

Waterville valley, NH

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

33 Village Road, Waterville valley, NH

Finish · Google Maps

The 100 Mile, 50 Mile, and 20 Mile distances are held together.

Start line is located in Waterville Valley, NH, with a local start time of 7:00 AM.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Jigger Johnson Ultras race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition
Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

Town Square at Waterville Valley, 33 Village Road, Waterville Valley, NH 03215 (start line beyond the large barn, next to Corcoran Pond). For the 50-mile/100-mile distances, runners are bused to the South Moat Trailhead start.

No public transit;

car access only.

Official race operator (Aravaipa Running) states personal vehicles may NOT drop off or park at the South Moat Trailhead — it's a small, busy trailhead.

All info stated plainly per official race operator page (aravaiparunning.com).

Parking directed to the 'back' lots at Town Square.

Getting to the finish

Town Square at Waterville Valley, 33 Village Road, Waterville Valley, NH 03215

All distances finish at the Town Square area, per official race site.

More details

Official shuttle for the 50-mile race only: buses depart Waterville Valley Town Square at 5:00am sharp for the South Moat Trailhead (~1h20m ride),

arriving 4:50am for loading, per Aravaipa Running's official event page.

Stations & transport near the venue

No dedicated transit card system;

Jigger Johnson Ultras starts from a National Forest trailhead in Waterville Valley, NH, well outside any transit network.

This is a car-access rural venue with cash/card accepted for parking or any local shuttle fees.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The base camp is Waterville Valley Town Square, which has no public transport, so you will need to drive.

It is about two hours by car from Boston.

Entrants in the 50-mile and 100-mile races take an event bus to a separate start at the South Moat trailhead, so do not miss the boarding time.

A rugged White Mountains course, it requires careful checking of the mandatory-equipment rules.

Registration is handled through UltraSignup.

Times are local to Waterville Valley. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the Jigger Johnson Ultras start line in Waterville Valley

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start/finish area.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

The start and finish are in the same place
We picked stays around that one spot.

Swipe sideways to see more hotels.

Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Portland｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Portland International Airport Jetport

$435

View on Klook
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Waterville Valley with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Waterville Valley.

Total cost and budget for Jigger Johnson Ultras

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

ChecklistLocal eSIM · YesimFlight delay or cancellation compensation · AirHelpPace calculator

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Runner stories and questions about Jigger Johnson Ultras

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Waterville Valley runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Jigger Johnson Ultras

FAQ
When does Jigger Johnson Ultras 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in August 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sun, August 16, 2026.

How much is the Jigger Johnson Ultras 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $140.

What distances does Jigger Johnson Ultras 2027 offer?

Ultra. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Jigger Johnson Ultras 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:00. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Jigger Johnson Ultras 2027 start?

Waterville valley, NH. (From the 2026 edition)

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