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Note: The Mt. Washington Auto Road reserves the right to eliminate or disqualify any racer who is under suspension by any sanctioning body.
When to be where…
If you do not have a ride back down you will not be able to participate in the race.
Remember that your ride down from the top is your own responsibility.
REMINDER: The summit can be cold – make sure you give warm clothing to your car ride down. There will be no bag drop area.
To obtain a car ride down prior to race weekend: Post to the race forum. At the race, there will be a spot under the festival tent for drivers to meet runners and runners to meet drivers. We encourage drivers to take down runners. It helps with parking. Remember, drivers need at least 3 runner’s Auto Passes and an empty car to go up free.
Your vehicle may go up for FREE if you follow these rules EXACTLY:
1. The vehicle must be empty of ALL people except the driver.
2. The driver must have 3 or more passes from runners who he/she will later bring down.
3. The vehicle must get into line and through the tollbooth before 8:30. Go early (road opens at 6:30) to avoid being stuck in line and missing the start. The road closes at 8:30.
4. All vehicles going to the top – even those paying the fee – will need to be bringing down at least two runners after the race. So, cars with one or more passengers going up will need to show two passes AND HAVE ROOM IN THEIR CAR FOR THEM. The Auto Road fee will be charged for all cars with passengers going up. If your car and passengers are overloaded with two runners coming down, the Auto Road crew will not allow you to go up. Be sure to view the Auto Road web site for vehicle and weight restrictions.
5. Before driving into line at the tollbooth, be sure you are ready to go right up. You will need to have the runners’ passes and gear. Once through the tollbooth, you must keep going (no stopping for last minute details).
6. Vehicle/weight restrictions will apply. Jaguar, Saturn and Sterling autos with automatic transmissions must show a “1″ or “L” or “S” on the shifter to be allowed on the Auto Road. Transmissions showing an “S” must demonstrate that this shifter will allow the transmission to be locked into 1st gear. Model year 2009 and earlier Honda and Acura vehicles must meet the same requirements as described above. Model year 2010 Honda and Acura vehicles are all allowed regardless of transmission type. Maximum wheelbase on any vehicle: 161″ (this excludes most club cab pickups & limousines). No trailers, RV’s, campers or oversized vans converted to RV’s. No mopeds. No dual wheeled vehicles. No pickups with permanent additions that extend wider than the cab (campers, rack bodies, very wide mirrors). Car-pooling is a must! There isn’t much parking space at the top, so take as many as your vehicle will safely carry. Suggested passenger (average size adults) limit guidelines: Compacts (4), Mid-size (5), Full-size Cars and 3/4 ton vans (6), One ton vans (7). Please refer to Mt. Washington Auto Road’s web site for more info.
Friday, June 15: Base of the Auto Road under the BIG TENT
After crossing the bridge on the Auto Road take a left into the field. Follow Parking Attendants directions. For safety reasons, if walking on the Auto Road please keep walking to the sides of the Auto Road. Please keep all children in hand.
4:00-8:00pm Racer Check-in
Present photo ID
• Pick up racer kit (race number, etc)
• Pick up prepaid race merchandise
• Runner/Driver section – if you are a runner and need a ride down or if you are a driver and want to take a runner back down there will be an area set aside under the tent for you to meet.
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Evening Program Presented by Andy Schachat, including Hall of Fame Ceremony, Mount Washington Road Race Trivia.
Pasta Dinner catered by Harts Turkey Farm
Baked ziti with marinara and mozzarella cheese
Cesar Salad, garlic roll, cookies and brownies
Coffee and fruit punch
Adults $14
Kids under 12 $12
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Hall of Fame
Saturday, June 16: RACE DAY – Mount Washington Road Race
PLEASE NOTE TIMES. Print and give schedule to your driver.
6:30-8:00 a.m.
Racer Check-in
• Drivers to the summit
• Present photo ID
• Pick up racer kit(race number, etc)
• Pick up prepaid race merchandise
Runners/Driver section- if you are a runner and need a ride down or if you are a driver and want to take a runner back down there will be an area set aside for you to meet.
6:30 a.m. – 8:00. Road opens for up bound traffic. This is your car ride down. VERY important: Drivers must leave EARLY – NO one is permitted after 8:30 a.m. Make sure you give your driver your warm clothing bag. Also very important:
Every runner receives an Auto Pass on his/her race number (bib) Please give this to your driver.
Gate closed to up bound traffic at 8:30 a.m. SHARP. If your car ride down is not past the gate before it closes they will then need to wait until the Auto Road opens at 12:30 or when deemed safe.
6:30am Breakfast available for purchase at Glen View Cafe located at main lodge across the street from the BIG TENT
7:00 a.m. Limited Spectator vans available at the main lodge.
Tickets will be sold starting at 7:00 am on a first come first serve basis. No advance ticket sales. Spectator vans will depart the main lodge at 8:00 a.m. and will return to base when the Auto Road opens to down bound traffic. Please note: Space is limited.
Spectator van pricing: Adults: $30.00 – Children 5-12 $12.00.
For more info please visit www.mtwashingtonautoroad.com
8:00 a.m. Spectator vans depart for the summit
8:30 a.m. Road closes to automobile traffic
8:45 a.m. Racers Line Up
8:50 a.m. Pre-Race Announcements
9:00 a.m. START 52nd Annual Mount Washington Road Race
6:30 – 9:45 a.m. Kids Fun Run Registration
10:00 a.m. Kids Fun Run
12:30 p.m. Auto Road opens for down traffic or will remain closed until Auto Road gives the ok to release traffic. Summit cars must stay in the parking areas until released.
12:45am Auto Road opens to all traffic or will remain closed until Auto Road gives the ok.
1:00 pm Lunch/ Awards: Lunch provided by Harts Turkey Farm. Awards will begin once the timers are back to base. Please Note: They are the last to leave the summit.
Carved turkey w/ dressing, cranberry sauce, gravy, whipped potatoes, butternut squash, rolls, tossed salad
Veggie lasagna
Ice cream
Racers – No charge
• Adults – $15.00
• Kids under 12 – $12.00
Ticket can be purchased at the Race Store while supplies last.
Spectators may hike up the Auto Road prior to the start of the race. There will be a steady stream of cars driving up the road so pedestrians should be alert and stay to the side of the road. Remember there will be 1000 runners racing up the road – please stay off the road until all runners have passed you.
*VERY IMPORTANT! Please check the Mt. Washington Auto Road website for rates and vehicle restrictions. Be aware that a number of vehicle makes and models are prohibited from using the Auto Road. There are also weight restrictions depending on the type of vehicle.
Drivers presenting 3 runner’s Auto Road Passes and an empty car will receive free passage up the mountain.
Every runner receives an Auto Pass on his/her race number (bib) Please give this to your driver.
Registration Disclaimer – Mt. Washington Auto Road reserves the exclusive right to determine who will participate in the Mount Washington Road Race.
We will delay the start time, postpone or cancel the race if the following conditions are reported on the road or summit on the morning of race day: ICE, SNOW, VERY HIGH WINDS or HARD DRIVING RAIN. We will stop the race if conditions are deemed unsafe for the runners in the race. We will not cancel the race for “uncomfortable” conditions. You are participating in a race where the venue, Mt. Washington, is noted for having very challenging weather conditions, please come prepared for the weather.
If weather should cause cancellation, sorry NO REFUNDS.
Lunch will not be cancelled. We will serve lunch between 12:00 and 1:00.
Runners who have registered for the Mount Washington Road Race may not trade, sell, or exchange their registration with anyone.
There will be NO dogs allowed PAST THE BRIDGE on the Auto Road. The bridge is located at the base of the Auto Road and must be crossed to reach the festival tent. Dogs are allowed on the summit but must be leashed at all times. Your dog must be in your summit-bound vehicle in order to cross the bridge to proceed to the summit. This includes all forms of 4-legged creatures, creatures with wings and creatures that slither! So be kind – leave your pet at home.
MOST IMPORTANT!!! HAVE FUN!!!