Ultra Running Hub Manchester, NH, United States · Saturday, May 16, 2026
Manchester to Monadnock Ultramarathon
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (55mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, May
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 107 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 55mi | 30 | Joseph Anzo · 08:50:16 | Allison Bean · 10:22:52 |
| 2025 | 55mi | 23 | Aaron Stevens · 08:31:00 | Erin James Shaffer · 11:14:44 |
| 2024 | 55mi | 13 | Conor Brown · 08:09:41 | Alison Roy · 11:16:50 |
| 2023 | 55mi | 49 | Antoine Beland Saint-Onge · 07:22:57 | Lexi Jackson · 08:48:24 |
| 2022 | 55mi | 31 | Roy van Cleef · 07:37:45 | Kristi Atherton · 10:36:00 |
| 2021 | 55mi | 37 | Cole Crosby · 08:46:03 | Eleni Peterson · 10:31:03 |
| 2019 | 55mi | 16 | Kevin Coughlin · 10:06:58 | Alison Hillas · 12:22:36 |
| 2018 | 55mi | 30 | Christopher Barry · 09:58:35 | Deirdre Lowe · 10:12:16 |
| 2017 | 55mi | 21 | Ryan Welts · 09:23:43 | Jennifer Hoffman · 09:55:27 |
| 2016 | 55mi | 32 | Jake Dissinger · 08:32:56 | Kelly Facteau · 12:06:26 |
The field grew 30% between 2025 (23) and 2026 (30). 27% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (55mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 88 km of trail with 1,700 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 88 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 88 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 88 km, without the bounce.
- Headlamps 88 km almost certainly means running into the night.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 88 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Manchester to Monadnock Ultramarathon offers 1700 meters of elevation gain over 88 kilometers, making it a 50-mile trail race with 19.3 meters of climb per kilometer. This climb profile places it among the more challenging 50-mile events.
The course runs from the west side of Manchester to Monadnock State Park, featuring 60% roads, 20% dirt roads, and 20% trail. With 10 editions run since 2016, the race has seen 30 finishers in its latest running. The field size is smaller than 33% of its 661 peer 50-mile races.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.