Whiteface Mountain Uphill Bike Race

Climb 3,500 feet over 8 miles to the top of New York’s 5th-highest peak.

Looking for a challenge this weekend? The Whiteface Uphill Bike Race may be for you. This year, the race takes place on Saturday, June 1, at 5:30 p.m.

Climb 3,500 feet over 8 miles up the scenic Whiteface Mountain Veterans' Memorial Highway to the top of New York’s 5th highest peak for a 360° panoramic view of the Adirondacks, New England and Canada.

Racers can register as:

• Rider

• Jr. Rider (19 and under)

• Active Military

• Unicycle

• Tandem

• Clydesdale-Men 190 lbs. & over

• HandCycle

Not a biker? Sign up for the Uphill Foot Race.

The race starts at the Visitors Bureau in Wilmington.

Unicyclist takes on the Whiteface Mountain Uphill Challenge (photo courtesy Whiteface Region).

Packet pickup and parking will be from 3 pm to 5 pm at the Preston Festival Field, 1135 Springfield Road, Wilmington (just around the corner from the starting line). The packet includes the bib, t-shirt, and meal voucher.

There is a rolling start instead of a mass start. You will get a timing chip with your bib.

If you don't feel comfortable riding your bike back down, you may have someone meet you at the top.

Event organizers will sell spectator passes at registration. These are cash only and at a per-person price.

Visit the race website for more information and registration instructions, or visit the event's Facebook page.

Uphill bike race rules.

• Helmets are required.

• At the end of the race, each participant is responsible for transportation down the mountain. Riding back down is at your own risk, following pacing marshals. A minimum of two brakes is required.

• Organizers recommend bug-repellent and warm clothing for the summit.

• Entrants are responsible for their own fluid needs during the race. Organizers will not provide aid stations along the route.

• Fruit, snacks, and beverages will be available at the finish line.

• The race fee includes a post-race meal voucher for local restaurants.

Contact info@whitefaceregion.com or 518.946.2255 for more info.

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