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Pisgah Mountain Trail Races

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USSeptember 202750km
KeepRunningBro · YouTube
Race date Sep expected
September 2027
City · Distance
Chesterfield · 50km
Entry fee
$75From the 2026 edition
2027Date September 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Sep 13, 2026 · Entry ~ Sep 13, 2026 · Entry fee $65 · Start 07:00
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 14, 2026
Pisgah Mountain Trail Races race photo
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Pisgah Mountain Trail Races — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

A 50K and 23K trail race held in Pisgah State Park, New Hampshire.

Proceeds benefit Special Olympics New Hampshire.

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.

Pisgah Mountain Trail Races runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

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

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

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

Pisgah Mountain Trail Races: 50K

KeepRunningBro

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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 Pisgah Mountain Trail Races — 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

Pisgah Mountain Trail Races course map and elevation

Your 50km

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

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

535 Old Chesterfield Rd, Chesterfield, NH 03443

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Chesterfield School

The race offers 23K and 50K distances.

The finish is at Chesterfield School.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Pisgah Mountain Trail Races 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

Pick up your bib at the expo

A New Hampshire Special Olympics charity race, with the 50K and 23K starting at 08:45.
Reviews say packet pickup is very simple, but specific times have not been announced.

Pisgah State Park, Chesterfield, NH

race venue

Google Maps

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNo public transit; start at Chesterfield School, 535 Old Chesterfield Rd, Chesterfield, NH 03443
  • Getting to the finishpresumed to be the same Chesterfield School venue as the start.
  • Transit cardPisgah Mountain Trail Races is a rural trail event near Chesterfield, with no dedicated transit card…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No public transit; start at Chesterfield School, 535 Old Chesterfield Rd, Chesterfield, NH 03443

This is Chesterfield, NEW HAMPSHIRE (Pisgah State Park), not the more famous Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina. Per official race site (runpisgah.com).

Rural state park/school venue — no public transit, car access only.

Map

Getting to the finish

presumed to be the same Chesterfield School venue as the start.

Race is held within the 13,300-acre Pisgah State Park under an NH Division of Parks and Recreation permit.

Map

Transit card

Pisgah Mountain Trail Races is a rural trail event near Chesterfield, with no dedicated transit card system; this is a car-access venue and cash/card is fine for any incidental parking or fuel costs.

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.

Course is located within Pisgah State Park, New Hampshire's largest state park (approximately 13,300 acres).

The first mile follows a dirt road, then continues on grassy doubletrack before entering shaded forest singletrack.

Several aid and water stations are provided along the course.

Times are local to Chesterfield. 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.

Lakeside Spofford Retreat Near Hiking & Boating!

Accommodation · 4.3km

8.0/10(3)
View on Booking.com

Korean-Language Guide - Harvard Group Tour with a Korean Student

$57

View on Klook

Hotels near the Pisgah Mountain Trail Races start line in Chesterfield

Hotels that make race morning easy

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

Lakeside Spofford Retreat Near Hiking & Boating!

Accommodation · 4.3km

8.0/10(3)
View on Booking.com

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Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com

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.

Boston｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Boston Harbor Seaplane Base

$87

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Prestigious Universities: MIT & Harvard Walking Tour

$58

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Boston: Freedom Trail Small-Group Historical Walking Tour

$41

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Boston American Revolutionary History-Themed Small-Group Walking Tour

$77

View on Klook

Where runners eat in Chesterfield

Eating well is part of the trip

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A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

What to see in Chesterfield after the race

Seeing Chesterfield with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Korean-Language Guide - Harvard Group Tour with a Korean Student

$57

View on Klook

Boston Freedom Trail & Harvard Full-Day History Tour

$121

View on Klook

Boston Harvard & Quincy Market Full-Day Guided Tour

$134

View on Klook

Korean-Language Guide - MIT Group Tour with a Korean Student

$57

View on Klook

Korean-Language Guide - MIT Private Tour with a Korean Student

$318

View on Klook

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Chesterfield.

Total cost and budget for Pisgah Mountain Trail Races

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Pisgah Mountain Trail Races

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Chesterfield runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Pisgah Mountain Trail Races

FAQ
When does Pisgah Mountain Trail Races 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in September 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sun, September 13, 2026.

How much is the Pisgah Mountain Trail Races 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $65.

What distances does Pisgah Mountain Trail Races 2027 offer?

Ultra. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Pisgah Mountain Trail Races 2027 start?

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

Where does Pisgah Mountain Trail Races 2027 finish?

Chesterfield School. (From the 2026 edition)

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