Granite Gorge Yo-Yo Run.

Sun, Oct 25, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location: Keene, NH; 341 Route 9, 03431
Featured distance: 4.9 Miles
Type: TRAIL

At a glance

Test your mettle on the Granite Gorge Yo-Yo Run, a unique mountain challenge with 1650 feet of up-and-down fun, all for a good cause.

Fun
Scenic
Competitive
Quirky
For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Experience the unique Granite Gorge Yo-Yo Run, a challenging mountain race in Keene, NH. This event lives up to its name, sending runners up and down the mountain four times over 4.9 miles with 1650 feet of elevation change. The course winds through ski trails and single-track, offering an exciting test for all levels of mountain runners in a beautiful setting. Beyond the personal challenge, your participation supports the Keene Community Kitchen, making your effort even more meaningful.

What to expect

Prepare for a distinctive mountain challenge, ascending and descending the same peak four times.
Navigate a course primarily on ski trails, with sections of engaging single-track.
Enjoy a beautiful natural setting while pushing your limits on this exciting route.

Standout details

Unique 'Yo-Yo' format: up and down 4 times
1650 feet of elevation gain over 4.9 miles
Prize money for top male and female finishers
Benefits the Keene Community Kitchen

Perks & features

Awards

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The course

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Timed race

From the organizer

Sunday 25 October at 9am

Yo-Yo-Yo!! This is a race for all of you Yo-Yo's out there! Why Yo-Yo? Because that's exactly what you're going to feel like after going up and down the mountain 4 times. There isn't another mountain race out there like this one. New to mountain running or not, come test yourself on this exciting course in a beautiful setting. The course is run mostly on ski trails with some single-track mixed in. The race amounts to 4.9 miles and 1650' of up and down fun!

- Prize money for the first 3 male and female finishers.

- unique age group awards in 7 different categories.

- Various raffle prizes for lucky enough entrants that are present to win!

- This race is for the Benefit of the Keene Community Kitchen. We encourage you to donate non-perishable food items in addition to the registration fee. Thank You!

- Early Registration $35. (includes T-Shirt) Ends on 4 October. Late Registration $40., from 5 October - noon on 23 October (N0 Shirt).

- Day of race Registration available $45. (No Shirt)

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