2012 Race Date: Saturday, June 16
Start Time 9:00 a.m.
The 52nd running of the “Run to the Clouds” event will take place on June 16, 2012. The historic all-uphill run draws thousands of runners from across New England, throughout the U.S., and from countries as close as Canada and as far away as Kenya, to make the grueling climb to the summit of the highest peak in the Northeast.
As the race begins its second half-century, the challenging annual event is now officially an in-house operation of the Mt. Washington Auto Road company, the private organization that manages the ultra-steep 7.6-mile Auto Road where the race is held. The organization will maintain overall ownership and supervision of the event.
Entry to the Mount Washington Road Race is by Lottery only. The 2012 Lottery will open February 15th, at 8:00 am. The Lottery will close March 15th, at 11:59 pm EST. The Lottery draw will take place on March 16th. Thank You.
For more information regarding the Lottery click here.
What’s New in 2012?
Field has Increased
Every year there is over two thousand that sign up for the lottery. Based on the overwhelming interest and our new summit parking plan we have increased the field to 1,200.
Friday Evening Program and Schedule
We have added a pasta dinner to the evening program which will be catered by Harts Turkey Farm. The menu for the evening includes; baked ziti with marinara and mozzarella cheese, caesar salad, garlic rolls, cookies and brownies, coffee, fruit punch. You can purchase tickets online when you register for the lottery. Your credit card will only be charged if you are accepted into the race.
Price: Adults $14.00 Kids, $12.00 (5-12)
Racer check in and bib pick up: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Pasta dinner: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Evening Program includes the Hall of Fame presented by Andy Schachat: 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Awards
We will be awarding medals for first, second and third place in each category. Please see Awards under Race Information for full details.
Medical
For our racers, racers support network, volunteers and race staff, we have created a medical plan for the safety of all.
Northeast Delta Dental will continue as the primary sponsor of the Mount Washington Road Race.
Dave McGillivray and his staff will once again manage this popular and grueling race.
Additional support from Polartec with the donation of blankets to all finishers.