The North Face Race to the Summit 2026

The North Face Race to the Summit is a short, steep uphill race at Stratton, Vermont. It begins at 5 Village Lodge Road at 9:30 AM EDT. The course covers 2.18 miles with a 2,003-foot climb, making it a mountain push rather than a typical road race. Registration occurs in the village: advance entry costs $75, and race-day entry is $99 if available. Same-day sign-ups are taken at The North Face Store from 8:00 to 8:30 AM, with no exceptions. Runners conclude at the summit and may descend via the gondola. All participants receive a North Face shirt. Bullit Timing Services provides timing, with results accessible via an app or live leaderboard. Awards are presented in the courtyard at 11:30 AM. Overall male and female winners receive IKON Base Passes, and the top three men and women in each age group (13-and-under to 60-plus) get Stratton gift cards. Divisions with fewer than 10 entrants may be combined, and overall winners are ineligible for age-group prizes.