Sunapee Scramble to Host Collegiate Mountain Running National Championships
2025 Collegiate Mountain Running Championships Head to New Hampshire
January 23, 2025 - RICHMOND, VA – The Collegiate Running Association has announced the 2025 Collegiate Mountain Running National Championships will take place on June 1st at the Sunapee Scramble, hosted by SIX03 Endurance in Sunapee New Hampshire.
For the seventh year, prize money will be distributed to the top college finishers in the men's and women's collegiate championships. This marks the first time the Sunapee Scramble will host the Collegiate National Championships and host the U.S. and Collegiate National Championships concurrently. Along with prize money, top collegians will take home JAMBAR, the official nutrition bar of the Collegiate Running Association.
The Sunapee Scramble will also serve as the USATF Mountain Running Championships, a selection race for the 2025 Men’s and Women’s U.S. Mountain Running Team. The top 4 U.S. men and top 3 women overall finishers in the men’s and women’s races will automatically qualify to represent team USA at the World Championships to be held August 25th-28th, 2025 in Canfranc, Spain.
In the fast-growing sport of mountain running this tough 9.3 miles race will force participants to climb over 3,300 feet. On the first lap you will head 2.3 miles up the service road then trail with 1500 feet of ascent to the summit of Mount Sunapee. The downhill will be a fast 1.75 miles of descent.
The second lap you will race up Mount Sunapee 3.5 Miles with about 1800 Feet of Elevation Gain. The second lap will start at the base of the mountain, and then follow a service road until you join the Newbury Trail. You will then have the same 1.75 mile speedy descent down Mount Sunapee back to the Base Lodge.
“We are excited to return to New Hampshire with our mountain running championships,” said Steve Taylor, co-founder of the Collegiate Running Association. “New Hampshire is one of the premier mountain and trail running destinations in the U.S., and SIX03 Endurance’s Sunapee Scramble delivers a great, destination event with a course that will challenge athletes at every level. I’m sure participants will be truly inspired by the course, the people and the scenery. To be able to partner with SIX03 Endurance for the Sunapee Scramble is a win-win for the athletes, community, and the sport of mountain running. Prize money reserved specifically for college students, plus prize money for the top U.S. runners, coupled with the opportunity to qualify for the USA Mountain Running Team, all within the same event is exciting.”
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Registration for the Sunapee Scramble is now open:
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About the Collegiate Running Association
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The Collegiate Running Association (CRA) is a 501c3 non-profit organization founded in November 2013 with a mission to promote healthy lifestyles among college students by providing and expanding opportunities in the sport of running. The vision of the CRA is to offer national championship events in road, mountain, and trail running with prize money specifically reserved for college students enrolled in at least one class. Since 2014, the CRA and our race partnerships have awarded over $560,000 in prize money, awards and travel specifically to college students in road, mountain and trail running events. Membership is open to the public (click here).
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About SIX03 Endurance
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SIX03 is a team of fun, healthy, and athletic people who share a passion for the outdoors and the social community. Our members range from people looking to run their first 5K to National Ironman finishers. We are always looking for new members and new activities. SIX03 is here to represent New Hampshire’s endurance community.
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Our Members
As a SIX03 Member, you will be sent invites (and sometimes promo codes) to all the races and adventures. With your annual $60 membership, you will receive a SIX03 swag bag stuffed with all kinds of product from our sponsors. Inside the bag you will find the hat, the shirt, a pint glass, the Philbricks water bottle, and a few other goodies.
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Our History
SIX03 was founded in the Spring of 2011. It was created by a core group of dedicated athletes with a broad range of experience. They wanted a team for not one sport, but EVERY SPORT!
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Our Mission
SIX03 welcomes individuals of all levels of experience and physical ability. The foundation of the team is to promote camaraderie, encourage fitness, enhance training, and increase knowledge. We accomplish this through our group runs, meet-ups, and special events. Visit https://six03endurance.com/
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Contact: Collegiate Running Association
