This rugged event traverses remote singletrack over the Kilkenny Ridge, summiting peaks like Mount Cabot and Mount Waumbek with big vertical and minimal road access. The 50 mile starts/finishes at South Pond with a turnaround at the Jefferson Inn; the 25 mile is a point-to-point from the Jefferson Inn back to South Pond; and the 25K begins at the Berlin Fish Hatchery—all finishing at South Pond. Courses are minimally marked (runners are required to carry maps/GPS) and feature significant climbing (roughly 7,500 ft per direction on the ridge). Official start times are 5:00 AM (50M), 7:00 AM (25M), and 8:00 AM (25K).
Races
45 miles
25 miles
25 km
Race Date:
20 September, 2025
The 50‑Mile Kilkenny Ridge Race, organised by Aravaipa Running, will be held on Saturday, 20 September 2025, starting at 5:00 AM from the South Pond Recreational Area in Stark, New Hampshire. This rugged ultra traverses the remote Kilkenny Ridge Trail to the Jefferson Inn and back—roughly 44 miles—offering a staggering ~15,000 ft (4,572 m) of elevation gain, unmarked terrain, mandatory GPS navigation, and minimal backcountry aid stations.
Race Date:
20 September, 2025
The 25‑Mile Kilkenny Ridge Race, hosted by Aravaipa Running, also takes place on 20 September 2025, with a 7:00 AM start at South Pond Recreation Area. This challenging out-and-back course sends runners from Route 2, through remote White Mountain terrain to the finish at South Pond, climbing ~7,500 ft (2,310 m) and relying on GPS guidance on the unmarked ridge trail.
Race Date:
20 September, 2025
The 25 K Kilkenny Ridge Race, again by Aravaipa Running, begins at 8:00 AM on 20 September 2025, with participants bused to the start at the Berlin Fish Hatchery. From there, runners navigate a one-way ascent back to South Pond via the same ridge trail—gaining about 4,000 ft (1,234 m)—through some of the most remote and wild sections of the White Mountain National Forest.
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FAQs
What is the Kilkenny Ridge Race 50 Mile?
How long is the Kilkenny Ridge Race 50 Mile?
Where does the Kilkenny Ridge Race 50 Mile take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Kilkenny Ridge Race 50 Mile?
How can I prepare for the Kilkenny Ridge Race 50 Mile?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Kilkenny Ridge Race 50 Mile?
The 50‑Mile Kilkenny Ridge Race, organised by Aravaipa Running, will be held on Saturday, 20 September 2025, starting at 5:00 AM from the South Pond Recreational Area in Stark, New Hampshire. This rugged ultra traverses the remote Kilkenny Ridge Trail to the Jefferson Inn and back—roughly 44 miles—offering a staggering ~15,000 ft (4,572 m) of elevation gain, unmarked terrain, mandatory GPS navigation, and minimal backcountry aid stations.
The Kilkenny Ridge Race 50 Mile is 72km long.
The Kilkenny Ridge Race 50 Mile takes place in Stark, NH, USA.
The Kilkenny Ridge Race 50 Mile elevation gain is 4572 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Kilkenny Ridge Race 50 Mile?
The 50‑Mile Kilkenny Ridge Race, organised by Aravaipa Running, will be held on Saturday, 20 September 2025, starting at 5:00 AM from the South Pond Recreational Area in Stark, New Hampshire. This rugged ultra traverses the remote Kilkenny Ridge Trail to the Jefferson Inn and back—roughly 44 miles—offering a staggering ~15,000 ft (4,572 m) of elevation gain, unmarked terrain, mandatory GPS navigation, and minimal backcountry aid stations.
How long is the Kilkenny Ridge Race 50 Mile?
The Kilkenny Ridge Race 50 Mile is 72km long.
Where does the Kilkenny Ridge Race 50 Mile take place?
The Kilkenny Ridge Race 50 Mile takes place in Stark, NH, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Kilkenny Ridge Race 50 Mile?
The Kilkenny Ridge Race 50 Mile elevation gain is 4572 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
How can I prepare for the Kilkenny Ridge Race 50 Mile?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Kilkenny Ridge Race 50 Mile?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Kilkenny Ridge Race 25 Mile?
How long is the Kilkenny Ridge Race 25 Mile?
Where does the Kilkenny Ridge Race 25 Mile take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Kilkenny Ridge Race 25 Mile?
How can I prepare for the Kilkenny Ridge Race 25 Mile?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Kilkenny Ridge Race 25 Mile?
The 25‑Mile Kilkenny Ridge Race, hosted by Aravaipa Running, also takes place on 20 September 2025, with a 7:00 AM start at South Pond Recreation Area. This challenging out-and-back course sends runners from Route 2, through remote White Mountain terrain to the finish at South Pond, climbing ~7,500 ft (2,310 m) and relying on GPS guidance on the unmarked ridge trail.
The Kilkenny Ridge Race 25 Mile is 40km long.
The Kilkenny Ridge Race 25 Mile takes place in Stark, NH, USA.
The Kilkenny Ridge Race 25 Mile elevation gain is 2310 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Kilkenny Ridge Race 25 Mile?
The 25‑Mile Kilkenny Ridge Race, hosted by Aravaipa Running, also takes place on 20 September 2025, with a 7:00 AM start at South Pond Recreation Area. This challenging out-and-back course sends runners from Route 2, through remote White Mountain terrain to the finish at South Pond, climbing ~7,500 ft (2,310 m) and relying on GPS guidance on the unmarked ridge trail.
How long is the Kilkenny Ridge Race 25 Mile?
The Kilkenny Ridge Race 25 Mile is 40km long.
Where does the Kilkenny Ridge Race 25 Mile take place?
The Kilkenny Ridge Race 25 Mile takes place in Stark, NH, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Kilkenny Ridge Race 25 Mile?
The Kilkenny Ridge Race 25 Mile elevation gain is 2310 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
How can I prepare for the Kilkenny Ridge Race 25 Mile?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Kilkenny Ridge Race 25 Mile?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Kilkenny Ridge Race 25km?
How long is the Kilkenny Ridge Race 25km?
Where does the Kilkenny Ridge Race 25km take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Kilkenny Ridge Race 25km?
How can I prepare for the Kilkenny Ridge Race 25km?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Kilkenny Ridge Race 25km?
The 25 K Kilkenny Ridge Race, again by Aravaipa Running, begins at 8:00 AM on 20 September 2025, with participants bused to the start at the Berlin Fish Hatchery. From there, runners navigate a one-way ascent back to South Pond via the same ridge trail—gaining about 4,000 ft (1,234 m)—through some of the most remote and wild sections of the White Mountain National Forest.
The Kilkenny Ridge Race 25km is 25km long.
The Kilkenny Ridge Race 25km takes place in Stark, NH, USA.
The Kilkenny Ridge Race 25km elevation gain is 1234 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Kilkenny Ridge Race 25km?
The 25 K Kilkenny Ridge Race, again by Aravaipa Running, begins at 8:00 AM on 20 September 2025, with participants bused to the start at the Berlin Fish Hatchery. From there, runners navigate a one-way ascent back to South Pond via the same ridge trail—gaining about 4,000 ft (1,234 m)—through some of the most remote and wild sections of the White Mountain National Forest.
How long is the Kilkenny Ridge Race 25km?
The Kilkenny Ridge Race 25km is 25km long.
Where does the Kilkenny Ridge Race 25km take place?
The Kilkenny Ridge Race 25km takes place in Stark, NH, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Kilkenny Ridge Race 25km?
The Kilkenny Ridge Race 25km elevation gain is 1234 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
How can I prepare for the Kilkenny Ridge Race 25km?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Kilkenny Ridge Race 25km?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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