Running the Mount Washington Auto Road Race

The 2018 Mount Washington Road Race was the 58th edition of this iconic mountain race. I was super excited to get my name pulled in the lottery (on my first try!). The race did not disappoint at all. Incredible experience. This race is unlike any other road race out there. I would definitely run it again and hopefully shave a little time off my finish time.
There were 1112 official finishers. There is a 3 hour and 5 minute cutoff time. The race is 7.6 miles with 4,650 vertical feet of elevation gain. The average grade of the course is 12% with max grade of 22% over the final 50 yards (The Wall!).
The volunteers and logistics at the race are amazing. Kudos to all of the water station volunteers, those directing runners along the course and the parking lot attendants packing all those cars in up at the top.
I finished in 336th place, 1:46:26, 14 min pace.
Race start: 01:50
George Etzweiler sighting: 03:04
Mile 2: 07:57
Mile 3: 09:55
Mile 6: 15:43
Finish: 17:24
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-Greg

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Race start:

[@richardclapp9486]

ran this race around 1968, never believed I could do it without walking. Ran with JikmDaley(new Ipswich NH) steady running till 5 1/2 mark. Jim said keep going, I can't keep up with you. What an adrenalin shot.! I finished 3rd. Closing hard on the 2nd runner - but didn;t catch him (Angus Wooton) Always enjoyed the views above timberline.

[@MichaelGoff1]

Great video Greg - thanks! Running it this weekend and really appreciate the preview, strategy and mindset you bring.

[@conradstruckman8558]

Thanks so much for sharing the video, it was great to re-live the race. This was my third time (first was 15 years ago) and it was by far the most fun. I agree, we can't thank the volunteers enough!!! As Roald Amundsen reportedly said "It's a great day to be alive"

[@dpr_8714]

First time runner in 2019 - Thanks for the video it helps me share the experience with friends and motivate my fellow runners to join me!

[@sojournern]

This comment on the one year anniversary of your run. I hope those that did it today also enjoyed. This is a nice video.

[@luisv259]

inspiring stuff - thanks! Go get it again!

[@evashea3842]

Only ONE Hill! So impressive Greg! This was fascinating to watch and it will be so helpful to anyone considering this race!

[@kcbnccarter1]

Totally wanna do this! Thanks for the vid!

[@cicirunner]

Cool video! Enjoyed your other video about the guy's 1st marathon too. Conditions look brutal. Just signed up for the lottery so hoping to get in this year.

[@DarxusC]

Ugh, what's wrong with me that this sounds like fun?

[@lincolnrocks324]

I'm running this June! What was your training plan? Do you mind sharing?

[@SSs-ch4ey]

Driving on that road seems highly likely to result in death

[@stevenmccallan9202]

Nice vid. When you said you walked 80 percent of it , I thought to myself that you kind of cheated. Kind of a baby. Maybe you would do

[@yesmaster8626]

Do you need a partner for the run or you can run by yourself too.