Running Retreats, Guided Adventures and Races in the Northeast
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The directors, Eli Burakian and Justin Chapman, have years of experience running, hiking, and racing in the northeast. They have pulled together an incredible team of coaches, specialists and athletes with a diverse set of skills and knowledge of the local terrain.
Events
White Mountains Running Retreat 2025 (Completed)
Northeast Trail Adventures is excited to announce our first trail running retreat in the heart of the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Spend four days and three nights running a variety of trails that showcase what makes this region so special.
Mt. Ascutney Vertical Backyard
A "Last Person Standing" type of event. Each hour participants will ascend (and descend) 1209 vertical feet via one of two routes. The race ends when there is only one person left. November 22, 2025 - 9:00 AM start Come out for a few hours or see just how much up and down your legs can handle before enjoying Thanksgiving dinner a few days later. ALL RUNNERS (and fast hikers too!) are welcome. This is a chance to challenge yourself, and exceed your expectations. Can you make it 4 hours, 8 hours, 12 hours, 24 hours? Runners have one hour to complete each lap (yard), and must be at the start line on the hour to continue racing. The laps are short, between 2.3 and 2.7 miles, with 1,209 feet of gain.. Why 1209 feet per lap? If anyone can make it 24 hours, they will have equaled the ascent from sea level to the top of Mt. Everest. Runners will have the ability to do three laps up the t-bar path (403 feet) or one lap up to a spot on the hiking trail much higher on the mountain (1209 feet) each hour. We'll have one aid station at the bottom, with hot food available throughout the event and indoor tables and bathrooms at Ascutney Outdoors Center. Small prizes for all runners who hit elevation gains equivalent to: Mt. Washington (6,288 ft) - 5 laps and a bit more Mt. Whitney (14,505 feet) - 12 laps Mt. Everest (29,032 feet) - 24 laps Awards for: Assist - 2nd Place Winner - Last Person Standing There will be spots to camp the night before and personal aid stations such as EZ-ups and tables are permitted. Much of the course is visible from the bottom, so it's a great spectator race, and racers will have endless views throughout. This a late November race on a mountain, so be prepared for any weather and it will get cold at night and there could even be some snow. 5% of entry fees will be donated to Ascutney Outdoors. 5% of entry fees will be donated to Ascutney Trails Association
Photo Gallery
Check out some images of the trails and terrain from the White Mountains, some of which we will see during the running retreat.
