Ragged 75 Stage Race and 50k 2026

The Ragged 75 Stage Race and 50k route runners around Lake Sunapee in western-central New Hampshire. The course utilizes the Sunapee Ragged Kearsarge Greenway and the mountains that lend the route its name: Ragged, Sunapee, and Kearsarge. The primary event is a three-day, 75-mile trail stage race covering approximately 15,500 feet of climbing. The alternative is a point-to-point 50k, roughly 33 miles with 6,300 feet of vertical gain. The terrain includes technical single-track, steep ascents and descents, double track, fire roads, dirt and gravel paths, and some paved sections. Each race begins early, and the stage race allows competitors a 12-hour daily limit, accommodating strong hikers alongside runners. The three-day race divides the loop into approximately 24 miles over Ragged and Kearsarge, 23 miles over Sunapee, and a final 33-mile leg back toward Ragged Mountain. Stage racers relocate their camp with the event. The first overnight location is Wadleigh State Park, and the second is Sunapee Middle High School, offering bathrooms, showers, and electricity. Organizers emphasize support, holding nightly course briefings that also review the day's trail events. The prize money is notably substantial for a challenging trail event, with a significant portion designated for the 50k. Nevertheless, the structure emphasizes shared effort, drop bags, camping, and assisting participants through a demanding New Hampshire loop.