A Challenge Awaits!
The Whiteface Uphill Foot Race will be Saturday, June 3 at 5:30 p.m. Here are some details for the event:
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The race starts in the middle of Wilmington at the Visitors Bureau, 5753 NYS RT 86 Wilmington NY.
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Packet pick-up and parking will be from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at the Preston Festival Field, 1135 Springfield Road, Wilmington, NY (just around the corner from the starting line).
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Packet will include your bib, t-shirt and meal voucher.
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There will be a bag drop vehicle at the starting line if you desire a change of clothes for the top. Please make sure you have your name and phone number on or in the bag.
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We use a timing mat and do a rolling start instead of a mass start. You will get a timing chip with your bib.
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If you don’t feel comfortable walking 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.
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Results will be posted online at www.AuyerTiming.com
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For further questions please contact us at info@whitefaceregion.com or 518-946-2255.
If you like a challenge, this is the course for you. This 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.
