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 (MarkFisher3340@gmail.com). 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 (MarkFisher3340@gmail.com)
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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

Want to run to the top of the highest peak in the Northeast? Then get ready to sign up for the lottery to participate in the 2025 Delta Dental Mount Washington Road Race to be held Saturday, June 14.

Central Maine Striders also has five lottery bypass slots that will be available on a first-come, first-served basis to current club members. But you'll still need to enter February's random lottery first. 

Lottery and Bypasses
Interested in running Mount Washington this year? The Mount Washington lottery for Random Selection Registration opens on Monday, February 10, at 8 a.m. and closes on Monday, February 24. Please first sign up for the lottery between February 10 and 24. Race officials will then send out selection/rejection emails on February 27. 

Of course, if you get in via the random lottery you won't need a bypass slot—excellent! However, if you find yourself on on the outside looking in, please email me (MarkFisher3340@gmail.com), and if I have a bypass, you can claim it as a club member.

Volunteers Needed
For each Central Maine Striders bypass slot, we also need to supply a volunteer—for a total of five club volunteers. This year our volunteer opportunity will be on Friday, June 13, for "directional and bib pickup" needs. This happens during the open bib pickup times on Friday afternoon and evening. So if you get a bypass, we also will need to supply a volunteer to match.  

If you want to volunteer on behalf of the club (untied to any bypass entry) that is most helpful, and please let me know. Thank you!

Our Central Maine Striders team has continually been part of the historic Mount Washington Road Race. This 7.6-mile, all-uphill run draws thousands of runners from around the globe to make the grueling 4,650 vertical feet climb to the summit. This event is possible because of volunteers that so generously give their time to support the silly people that want to do this race!

​Thank you so much, and if you have questions, please let me know.  
—Mark (MarkFisher3340@gmail.com)
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• 2025 Mount Washingto Road Race Info
  
  
• Renew your 2025 Striders membership to be eligible for bypass consideration (first-come, first-served)

In case you haven't heard, the Quarry Road Summer Race Series is happening again this year, albeit in a slightly different format due to the unique nature of the pandemic world we're living in right now.  Just in case you didn't know about it yet or if you just want to get more information, Patrick Guerette (the founder of the event) sent along this message: 

COVID-19 has really crushed the local racing scene this summer, which is one reason why I am thrilled that we were able to land on a racing format that provides an option for runners to compete. Not only are the courses just as challenging, time trials also add a unique mental test to the race, as it's much easier to push yourself when you are trying to close the gap on another runner, or running scared. Simply put, if you are able to push yourself on a solo effort, it will make you a stronger runner & racer in the future. 

With nearly 60 runners signed up to run this summer, and over 40 finishers in each of the first 2 weeks we have exceeded our original expectations for the series this summer. With that said, if you are not signed up for the series yet, it's not too late, there are still options to register for 1, 3 or all 9 (6 remaining) races by clicking here. 

After the first 2 weeks, it looks like there will be quite a few closely contested age group battles, which adds a bit of excitement to the race series, if you want to keep up on the results, we invite you to view our race results and standings online here.

See you on the trails!

-Patrick Guerette

Bonus Question:  Do you know what year Patrick organized the first Quarry Road Race Series?
Bonus Information:  As a paying member of the Central Maine Striders, you'll automatically get 10% off your registration for the Quarry Road Race Series.

Kick off summer running with some fun trail racing, food, and a book signing! On Tuesday, June 12, come out for the Quarry Road Summer Race Series, but stick around for a club social and a book signing with Strider and ultrarunner Mike Brooks.

Tuesday, June 12, is the first race of the Quarry Road summer trail-running series in Waterville. After the kids fun run at 5:30 p.m. and the 3K at 6 p.m., we'll have a casual social with food and drinks to share. The club will provide some sandwich makings and drinks. Bring your favorite post-race potluck (a main or side dish, an appetizer, snack, or dessert) to share if you're able.

Plus, Mike Brooks, our 2016 Strider of the Year, will be on hand with copies of his new book Badwater and Beyond: A Thousand Races, Places & Faces. Through his incredible running efforts, Mike has raised more than $60,000 for children's nonprofits, with proceeds of this book going to support Special Olympics.

Bring a copy for him to sign or get yours there.

Racers, runners, walkers, spectators, friends—all are welcome!

We hope you'll join us on Tuesday, June 12, at Quarry Road Trails in Waterville.

Rain Date is Tuesday, June 19, if the race is postponed due to weather.

Facebook event for updates: ​https://www.facebook.com/events/199937780728839/

​Quarry Road Facebook page for series updates:
https://www.facebook.com/quarryroadraces/
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