Jigger Johnson Ultras presented by adidas TERREX
Prepare to tackle one of the world's most grueling trail races, an epic journey across New Hampshire's legendary White Mountains, commencing and concluding amidst the stunning beauty of Waterville Valley. Our 100-mile footrace will take you on a relentless out-and-back odyssey from Waterville Valley to the South Moat trailhead and back, spanning a daunting 108 miles and boasting a staggering 29,000 feet of elevation.
For our 50-mile participants, the journey takes you from South Moat across 58 miles of rugged, technical, and mountainous terrain that will push your limits. Prepare to ascend over 16,000 feet, summiting three of New Hampshire's 4,000-foot peaks, along with several other captivating summits along the way.
The Jigger Johnson 20 Mile in the White Mountain Endurance Cup starts and finishes in Waterville Valley, presenting runners with an epic mountain loop that includes the summits of Mount Osceola and Mount Tecumseh, with 5,900 feet of climbing, and gorgeous views of the surrounding White Mountain National Forest.
Get ready to test your mettle, push your boundaries, and forge unforgettable memories in the heart of the White Mountains. Are you up for the challenge?
White Mountain Endurance Cup
The White Mountain Endurance Cup includes four sub ultra distance courses, handpicked to showcase some of the finest mountain running in the Northeast. Join us for the inaugural White Mountain Endurance Cup by registering for each race individually or register for the White Mountain Endurance Cup Pass to secure discounted entry in all four events! Complete at least three of the races in the cup to be an official finisher and compete for the leaderboard!
WHITE MOUNTAIN ENDURANCE CUP SERIES LEADERBOARD
The White Mountain Endurance Cup Calendar:
June 7: Chocoura Mountain Race 23K
July 26: Baldface Scramble 29K
August 16: Jigger Johnson Ultras 20 Mile
September 20: Kilkenny Ridge Race 25K
White Mountain Endurance Cup Awards:
All Cup Finishers: Complete at least 3 of the 4 events and receive a commemorative White Mountain Endurance Cup medal! Finishers will get their medal in person after finishing their third race.
King and Queen of the White Mountains: The highest overall male and female scorers based on the series points will be crowned King and Queen.
They'll receive:
Bragging rights (of course!)
An invitation to join the Aravaipa Northeast Racing Team for 2026
Series Podium Finishers: The top three men and women will receive prize packs
Jigger Johnson Race Videos
Mandatory Gear
Mountain weather is subject to extreme changes and a large portion of the course over the mountain is fully exposed to the elements. Be responsible. You will be disqualified if you do not carry the mandatory gear listed below and it will be checked at bib pickup.
Gear list:
Minimum of 2 liters of water from the start and encouraged to take more at the aid stations
Water filter (ie Katahdin BeFree)
Minimum of 1000 calories
Emergency blanket
GPX file uploaded into GPS, Watch or Phone
Extra battery pack to charge phone/watch, etc
Cell Phone or other communication device to call for help
Headlight plus extra batteries (two headlamps if they are the rechargeable kind)
Light Jacket
Gloves
Warm Hat
Compass or GPS (most watches and phones have a compass)
Neon safety vest with large reflective areas (for roads)
First Aid Kit (bandaids, ointment, etc.)
Possible additions to required gear (we may adjust based on weather forecast):
Puffy jacket
Hand warmers
Winter hat and gloves
Extra layers (tights and long sleeve)
Buff / head wrap
If you do not have the required gear you will not race. There are ZERO exceptions for any of this.
Please note this event is cupless and you will need to bring your own hydration system (bottle/cup/vest/etc.). The aid stations will not have any disposable cups for participants. This is in an effort to reduce waste at the event. You can purchase your own reusable cup through the "Store" tab.
Volunteering
We appreciate our volunteers! Join us in providing an awesome experience! For many, volunteering is rewarding in its own right and a great way to give back to the running community. For others, it is a way to see things from the other side of the table, and learn a lot about running races before jumping into them. All volunteers earn race credits toward any future Aravaipa event. Register for an available shift for the Jigger Johnson Ultras.
Event's current local time: 4:08 AM ET
