Black Bear Trail Races

Welcome to the Black Bear Trail Races, hosted by White Mountain Endurance in scenic Waterville Valley, New Hampshire!

Join us for an unforgettable trail running experience with events for every level. Test your limits with our demanding 50K, a formidable journey boasting 7,700 feet of climbing around iconic 4,000 foot peaks, or choose the classic 23K course through the oldest maintained trail network in the United States.

We also offer a beautiful 4 mile tour of White Mountain forests and streams with no road, and a delightful 1 mile Bear Cub Fun Run for the whole family! All four courses start and finish near the Waterville Valley Town Square, and promise stunning views, finisher's medals, post-race snacks, and the spirit of mountain running.

Black Bear 50K: Embark on a 50K journey with us around the 4,000 foot peaks surrounding Waterville Valley. The course starts near Town Square, covering a total of 7,700 feet of cumulative elevation as it climbs Snow's Mountain, East Osceola, Osceola, and Tecumseh, before sending it back to Town Square, around the XC ski trails for a hero's welcome. Racers will be supported with multiple aid stations along the way.

Black Bear 23K: Race along the 23K course that participants on the oldest maintained trail network in the US. Starting and finishing in the picturesque Town Square, the route rolls along the valley floor and into the hills as you travel in the shadows of the towering 4,000 foot peaks of Tecumseh, the Osceolas, and the Tripyramids. The course features three aid stations with hydration and nutrition.

Black Bear 4 Miler: Four scenic trails miles and 600 feet of climbing on singletrack and doubletrack through White Mountain forests and streams around the valley floor.

Bear Cub Fun Run: The whole family will enjoy the scenic one mile Bear Cub Fun Run!