A challenge awaits!

The Whiteface Uphill Bike Race will be Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 5:30p.m.

If you like a challenge, this is the course for you. This USATF-certified course covers 8 miles over an 8 percent grade up Whiteface Mountain's scenic Veterans' Memorial Highway. Whiteface Mountain is New York's fifth-highest peak with 360-degree panoramic views of the Adirondacks, New England, and Montreal.

Registration:

Registration for the 2026 race is open! Sign-up today!

Event Details:

  • The race starts in the middle of Wilmington at the Visitors Bureau, 5753 NYS RT 86, Wilmington, NY.

  • There will be a bag drop vehicle at the starting line if you want to change into a clean top. Please make sure your name and phone number are on or in the bag.

  • If you don’t feel comfortable riding your bike back down, you may have someone meet you at the top. We will sell spectator passes at registration. These are cash only and a per person price.

  • Results will be posted online at www.AuyerTiming.com

  • For additional questions, please contact us at info@whitefaceregion.com or 518-946-2255.

Uphill Bike Race Rules

  • Helmets are required.

  • Each participant is responsible for their own transportation down the mountain at the close of the race. Riding back down is at your own risk; follow the pacing marshals. A minimum of two brakes is required.

  • Bug repellent and warm clothing for the summit are recommended.

 

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