# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Kismet Cliff Run
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Intro
The Kismet Cliff Run takes place every September amidst the rugged beauty of New Hampshire’s White Mountains. Choose either the Beast of the East Half-Marathon or Little Beast 5 Miler.

Little Beast
Little Beast is a five-mile race that navigates the roller coaster trails of Cathedral and Whitehorse Ledges. Twisting double track quickly gives way to steep, technical single track as you take on the first of two tough ascents. The subsequent descents, with miles of Conway granite all around you, will challenge even the best technique. Fortunately you won’t worry about your PR as you take in the beauty of Echo Lake State Park and the White Mountains.
Kismet Little Beast Course
https://www.strava.com/segments/16110369

Beast of the East
The Beast of the East Half-Marathon takes the Little Beast Course, and adds a stupendous loop over North Moat Mountain via the incredible granite Red Ridge. As you grind your way up the 2,000 foot climb, you will have time to take in the amazing views. However you will be fully exposed to any inclement weather, so be prepared! The Beast has over 4,300 ft of vertical fun.

The Beast is easily a contender for “toughest half-marathon” anywhere, but that label pales in comparison with the stirring views to the Presidential Range, the Pemi Wilderness and beyond.
Kismet Beast of the East Course
https://www.strava.com/segments/8167445

SKYRUNNER USA Series
After a seven-year hiatus, the US Skyrunner Series returns in 2026 with a four-race series stretching from Alaska to New Hampshire. While the Skyrunner World Series — which in 2026 comprises 19 races around the world, including the SkyMasters series final — has been a long-standing fixture on the global circuit, this is the first time since 2019 that the U.S. has hosted a national series.

Skyraces are known for their steep, technical terrain and airy, above-treeline aesthetic. In a few instances, racers must wear helmets and use fixed ropes and cables to safely navigate the course. The skyrunner international and national races are administered by the International Skyrunning Federation, the governing body for the sport of skyrunning.
This year, the series is:

July 4 – Whiteface SkyRace– New York
August 1 – Beast of Big Creek – Washington
August 30 – Skeetawk Skyline Scramble – Alaska
September 13 – Kismet Cliff Run – New Hampshire

Logistics
REGISTRATION: Registration closes on Sept 10th. />STARTING TIMES: Because this race sells out, we will stagger the start times to lessen the bottle-necking.
Beast of the East: 8am
Little Beast will go off at 8:15am


AID STATIONS:
Aid Station 1 is at 2.1 Miles. (This is the only aid Station for the 5 Milers.)
Aid Station 2 is at 4.1 Miles. You will have almost 6 miles from here with no water so make sure to top off.
Water Station. There will be a Water ONLY station at mile 9.9.

GEAR: We suggest you take some gear with you. You are going to be out there for a very long time.

Hydration vest. (1 hand held won’t cut it.)
Food/Salt tabs
Small med kit.
Cell Phone
Rain/Wind Jacket.

CUTOFF TIMES:
There are no cutoff times because we have no way to pull you off the course. You guys are in the middle of nowhere. With that said… if you get injured we also have no way to pull you off the course. ( search and rescue helicopter rides are expensive. )
TREKKING POLES: Trekking poles are ONLY allowed for the Half Marathon runners and are not to be used until after the 2nd aid station at 4.1 miles. DO NOT USE THEM UNTIL AFTER THE 2ND AID STATION!!!!

BAD CHOICES: We will get this unpleasantness out of the way now. If you are signed up for the Beast of the East and get to the turning point for the 5 miler and think the Half Distance was a bad choice and go short, You will be marked as a DNF. It is better to be uninjured with a DNF than Search and Rescue pulling you off the mountain so make good choices. REMINDER- THERE ARE NO DOGS ALLOWED AT THE STATE PARK.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/north-conway/kismet-cliff-run/200029679683149
- **Event Categories**: sports, marathons, workshops, trips-adventures, trekking, contests, dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 61

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: North Conway
- **state**: NH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Echo Lake
- **lat**: 44.055
- **long**: -71.1608
- **full address**: Echo Lake, Echo Lake, Old West Side Rd, North Conway, NH 03860, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Kismet Cliff Run being held?
  - **A:** Kismet Cliff Run takes place on Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am at Echo Lake, Echo Lake, Old West Side Rd, North Conway, NH 03860, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Kismet Cliff Run?
  - **A:** Kismet Cliff Run is organized by Kismet Cliff Run - Beast of the East & Little Beast.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Kismet Cliff Run is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in North Conway, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 60+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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