2026 Mount Washington Road Race Lottery

Want to run to the top of the highest peak in the Northeast? Then sign up today for the lottery to participate in the 2026 Mount Washington Road Race on Saturday, June 27. Getting into the race will be more difficult this year though. The number of race participants has been cut to 500 and the club’s lottery bypass slots have been cut to just two. Four club volunteers are needed in exchange for those two bypass bibs. 

Lottery and Two Bypass Bibs
The Mount Washington lottery for Random Selection Registration is open now through Monday, February 23. If you want to race, sign up for the lottery by February 23rd. Race officials will send out selection/rejection emails February 26. 

If you get in via the lottery you won't need a bypass slot—excellent! However, if you're rejected and would like to be considered for a bypass registration, please email me, Mark Fisher ([email protected]). Since the opportunity to enter is much more limited,  I will defer the club's two lottery bypasses to club members with the longest annual participation in the Mount Washington race.

Four Volunteers Needed
In exchange for two bypass bibs, Central Maine Striders needs to supply four volunteers on Friday, June 26, to help with parking during bib pickup. If you want to volunteer on behalf of the club please let me know.

The Central Maine Striders team has been a continual part of the historic Mount Washington Road Race. The 7.6-mile, all-uphill run has drawn thousands of runners from around the globe to make the grueling 4,650-vertical feet climb to the summit. 

Please let me know if you have questions.  Thank you!
—Mark Fisher ([email protected])
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• 2026 Mount Washingto Road Race Info
• Renew your 2026 Striders membership to be eligible for bypass consideration
• Read Mark's 2025 Mount Washington race report

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