Have you ever wondered
about the hardest cross country races in North America? We did a little
research to see just what some of these races area and what makes them so
difficult. Let’s take a look at some of the hardest races that many people
attempt each year. The first one on our list is the Loon Mountain Race in
Lincoln, New Hampshire. This race is a 5.5 mile race with a 2,200 vertical gain
that leaves runners exhausted by the end of it. The race is usually held in
July and was part of the 2014 US Mountain running championships. The second
toughest race listed is the 7-sisters trail race held in Amherst,
Massachusetts. The race is held on the rugged Mt. Holyoke Ridgeline, and
contains a 3,700 foot climb. Runners who compete in this event may experience cuts,
scrapes, and bruises, but that’s common for this race. The third is a race that
will last for 7 days and consists of 6 stages. The race is called Grand to
Grand Ultra to Escalante National Staircase. The race starts in the Grand
Canyon Village of Arizona, and will run to Escalante National Staircase, Utah.
Runners must carry all of their gear except for water which is provided to
them. The race is most known for its amazing scenery along the way. Number four
is Speedgoat 50k in Snowbird, Utah. The race is held at Snowbird ski and snow
resort and contains eight major climbs and descends along the way. Overall the
course contains about 26,000 feet of climbing and descending! The fifth and
final race we are going to cover is the Mt. Washington Road Race in Gorham, New
Hampshire. This race is 7.6 miles long with a 6,288 foot climb, which happens
to be the highest peak in the Northeastern US. This race has a 22% grade in the
final 100 yards, and if runners aren’t careful you will burn your legs and
lungs. We presented you with the toughest races now runners go tackle it!
Written by: Kahari Vidro
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