2027 hill climbs in the US
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May
21Sat
May ✓Breathless AgonyDetails
- Dates
- Sat, May 1, 2027
- Where
- Redlands, CA
- Distances
- 113 mi / 12,200 ft (timed 74 mi to summit) or 81 mi / 8,900 ft (timed 43 mi)
- Elevation
- 12,200 ft (full) / 8,900 ft (short)
- Format
- timed climb Redlands to Onyx Summit (8,443 ft); Quadzilla stage 2
- Organizer
- Planet Ultra Inc
- Registration
- Opens Dec 24, 2026; $154.08 (+$10 last-minute)
DatePlanet Ultra: May 1, 2027 (2026 edition was May 2, 2026).
NotesChip-timed start to summit; riders may arrange pickup instead of descending.
Event siteSources: planetultra.com bikesignup.com
7Fri
May ~Mt. Lemmon Hill Climb (GABA)Details
- Dates
- Fri, May 7, 2027 · projected (2026 was May 8)
- Where
- Tucson, AZ
- Distances
- 56 mi round trip (21 mi climb / 21 mi descent)
- Elevation
- 6,600 ft gain, avg 4.5% (ranked 33rd toughest US road climb)
- Format
- supported club hill climb, 21-mile climb to Summerhaven
- Organizer
- Greater Arizona Bicycling Association (GABA)
- Registration
- 2026 closed; 2027 not yet open
Date2026 edition ran Friday May 8, 2026 (registration now closed). That matches the 2nd-Friday-of-May pattern. Not organizer-published.
NotesStart McDonald District Park; 4 SAG stops incl. pie at the top.
CheckNot checked with the organizer yet. Look at their site before you plan around it.
Event siteSources: bikegaba.org granfondoguide.com
The town
Once you’re in Tucson
June
25Sat
Jun ~Whiteface Mountain Uphill Bike RaceDetails
- Dates
- Sat, Jun 5, 2027 · projected (2026 was Jun 6)
- Where
- Wilmington, NY
- Distances
- 8 miles up Whiteface Mountain Veterans Memorial Highway (avg 8% grade)
- Elevation
- ~3,500 ft gain
- Format
- mountain hill climb (Veterans Memorial Highway)
- Organizer
- Whiteface Mountain Regional Visitors Bureau
- Registration
- 2027 registration not yet open (BikeReg)
- Qualification
- Open entry
Date2026 edition was Sat Jun 6, 2026 (first Saturday of June); 2027 projected as the same weekend pattern = Sat Jun 5, 2027. Organizer has not published a 2027 date yet. 2026 was the 23rd annual (Sat June 6, 2026, 5:30 pm start).
NotesPart of the BUMPS hill-climb series.
Event siteSources: whitefaceregion.com bikereg.com
19Sat
Jun ✓Horribly Hilly HundredsDetails
- Dates
- Sat, Jun 19, 2027
- Where
- Blue Mounds, WI
- Distances
- 100K, 150K, 200K
- Elevation
- ~10,000+ ft on 200K (Driftless Area)
- Format
- hilly Driftless challenge ride
- Cause
- Environment — Friends of Blue Mound State Park
- Organizer
- Friends of Blue Mound State Park
- Registration
- No longer a lottery: preferred registration opens Feb 6, 2027 8 AM; general Feb 13, 2027 8 AM; $120 individual, $200 tandem; sells out months ahead
DateOrganizer registration page lists Saturday June 19, 2027 (24th edition).
Event siteSources: bikesignup.com findarace.com
July
210Sat
Jul ~Bogus Basin Hill ClimbDetails
- Dates
- Sat, Jul 10, 2027 · projected (2026 was Jul 13)
- Where
- Boise (Harrison Hollow to Bogus Basin), ID
- Distances
- 18.5 miles
- Elevation
- 4,314 ft of climbing
- Format
- timed hill climb
- Organizer
- Bogus Basin Hill Climb, powered by George's Cycles
- Registration
- 2027 registration not yet open as of Sept 2026. 2026 pricing: $45 early / $50 mid / $55 late. Registration via BikeReg.
DateThe event is run on a summer Saturday in mid-July (the 42nd annual edition was recent). Projecting Sat July 10, 2027.
NotesRIDER CAP 300. Started in 1972, making it the third-oldest continuously running hill climb in the United States. Start at 2600 N. Harrison Hollow Lane, Boise; finish at Bogus Basin ski area.
Event siteSources: bogusbasinhillclimb.com bogusbasinhillclimb.com
24Sat
Jul ~Bob Cook Memorial Mount Blue Sky Hill Climb (Blue Sky Hill Climb)Details
- Dates
- Sat, Jul 24, 2027 · projected (2026 was Jul 20)
- Where
- Idaho Springs (to Mount Blue Sky summit), CO
- Distances
- ~27 miles
- Elevation
- ~7,000 ft of climbing, from ~7,500 ft in Idaho Springs to the 14,130 ft summit - the highest paved road in North America
- Format
- timed hill climb to a 14er summit
- Organizer
- Team Evergreen Cycling
- Registration
- 2027 registration not yet open as of Sept 2026
- Qualification
- USA Cycling license for race categories (one-day available)
DateNo 2027 date published. The 2026 edition ran in late July 2026 (reported July 26, 2026); the race is traditionally held on a Saturday in late July. Projecting Sat July 24, 2027.
NotesFormerly the Bob Cook Memorial Mt. Evans Hill Climb; renamed after Mount Evans was renamed Mount Blue Sky. Recently run as a NON-USAC-SANCTIONED event with gran-fondo-style age-group categories. Roughly 800 riders in 2026. Named for Bob Cook, a local racer who won the event repeatedly before dying of cancer in 1981. Highest paved road race in North America.
August
67Sat
Aug ~Dairyland DareDetails
- Dates
- Sat, Aug 7, 2027 · projected (2026 was Aug 1)
- Where
- Dodgeville, WI
- Distances
- 50K, 100K, 150K, 200K
- Elevation
- very hilly (Driftless)
- Format
- hilly Driftless challenge ride
- Organizer
- Race Day Events
- Registration
- 2026 registration closed
DateProjected: 1st Saturday of August (2026 edition Saturday Aug 1, 2026). No 2027 date published.
NotesStart Harris Park.
7Sat
Aug ~The Broadmoor Cycle to the Summit (Pikes Peak Cycling Hill Climb)Details
- Dates
- Sat, Aug 7, 2027 · projected (2026 was Aug 8)
- Where
- Cascade / Pikes Peak Highway, Colorado Springs, CO
- Distances
- 12.5 miles (20 km) full course; Midway Challenge 5.16 miles to Glen Cove
- Elevation
- Over 4,700 ft of climbing, finishing at the 14,115 ft Pikes Peak summit
- Format
- timed hill climb to a 14er summit
- Cause
- Colorado Springs Sports Corporation and its YES Program (youth sports access)
- Organizer
- Colorado Springs Sports Corporation
- Registration
- 2027 registration not yet open as of Sept 2026. 2026 pricing: $70 early (through May 30), $75 standard (May 31-Aug 5), $85 day-of. Registration via BikeReg.
DateNo 2027 date published. The 2026 edition was Sat Aug 8, 2026; the race is held on an early-August Saturday, so Sat Aug 7, 2027 is the projection.
NotesSANCTIONED BY USA CYCLING and run as the Colorado Hill Climb State Championship under the Colorado Bicycle Racing Association, but it also offers non-competitive gran fondo, e-bike, hand cycle and Midway Challenge categories, so the mass-participation side fits this list. Start is about 7 miles up the Pikes Peak Highway from the Gateway, just past Crystal Reservoir.
Event siteSources: coloradospringssports.org granfondoguide.com
14Sat
Aug ~Lamoille Canyon Hill ClimbDetails
- Dates
- Sat, Aug 14, 2027 · projected (2026 was Aug 8)
- Where
- Lamoille (Elko), NV
- Distances
- 12 mi
- Elevation
- 3,000 ft
- Format
- 12-mile / 3,000 ft climb in the Ruby Mountains (Elko Velo)
- Organizer
- Elko Velo
Date2026 edition Sat Aug 8, 2026 (2nd Saturday of August). 2027 projected Aug 14.
Event siteSources: cyclingwest.com
21Sat
Aug ~Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle HillclimbDetails
- Dates
- Sat, Aug 21, 2027 · projected (2026 was Aug 15)
- Where
- Gorham/Pinkham Notch, NH
- Distances
- 7.6 miles one-way, all uphill to 6,288 ft summit
- Elevation
- ~4,700 ft gain; avg grade 12%, max 22%
- Format
- mountain hill climb (7.6 mi, avg 12%)
- Cause
- Tin Mountain Conservation Center environmental education programs
- Organizer
- Tin Mountain Conservation Center
- Registration
- 2027 registration not yet open (general registration historically opens mid-January)
- Qualification
- Open entry (fills quickly); top-notch wave by qualifying time
Date2026 edition was Sat Aug 15, 2026 (third Saturday of August); 2027 projected as the same weekend pattern = Sat Aug 21, 2027. Organizer has not published a 2027 date yet. Rain date is the following Sunday. 2026 was the 53rd edition (Aug 15, 2026; rain date Aug 16).
NotesField-limited (~600); the 'Newton's Revenge'/Early Bird July event is the only other day bikes are allowed on the Auto Road.
Event siteSources: mwarbh.org mwarbh.org
The town
Once you’re in Gorham
22Sun
Aug ~Pikes Peak Cycling Hill ClimbDetails
- Dates
- Sun, Aug 22, 2027 · projected
- Where
- Cascade / Manitou Springs, CO
- Distances
- 12.42-mi timed hill climb on the Pikes Peak Highway (Crystal Reservoir to summit) plus gran fondo distance from the gateway
- Format
- hill climb to the 14,115-ft summit
- Organizer
- Pikes Peak Cycling Hill Climb organizers
- Qualification
- Open entry (timed and fun-ride waves); USAC categories in some years
DateHeld on the fourth Sunday of August (Aug 25, 2024; Aug 24, 2025); 2027 projected Sun Aug 22, 2027. Not yet announced.
29Sun
Aug ~Race to the Top of Vermont (Mt. Mansfield Hillclimb)Details
- Dates
- Sun, Aug 29, 2027 · projected
- Where
- Stowe, VT
- Distances
- 4.3 miles, 2,564 ft up the Mt. Mansfield Toll Road (avg ~11%)
- Elevation
- 2,564 ft
- Format
- hill climb (Toll Road, road/MTB/run)
- Cause
- Catamount Trail Association
- Organizer
- Catamount Trail Association
- Registration
- Capped at 800 participants
DateEvent is traditionally the last Sunday of August.
NotesSponsored by Northeast Delta Dental.
CheckNot checked with the organizer yet. Look at their site before you plan around it.
Event siteSources: granfondoguide.com
September
34Sat
Sep ~Mt. Ascutney Bicycle HillclimbDetails
- Dates
- Sat, Sep 4, 2027 · projected (2026 was Sep 5)
- Where
- Windsor, VT
- Distances
- 3.5 miles, 2,279 ft, avg 12.4% grade
- Elevation
- 2,279 ft
- Format
- hill climb (auto road)
- Organizer
- Ascutney Trails Association
- Registration
- BikeReg
Date2026 edition was Sat Sep 5, 2026 (first Saturday of September); 2027 projected as the same weekend pattern = Sat Sep 4, 2027. Organizer has not published a 2027 date yet. Held Saturday of Labor Day weekend (2026: Sat Sept 5). 2027 Labor Day weekend Saturday = Sept 4, 2027.
NotesBUMPS series event.
11Sat
Sep ~Mount Greylock Hillclimb Time TrialDetails
- Dates
- Sat, Sep 11, 2027 · projected (2026 was Sep 12)
- Where
- North Adams, MA
- Distances
- 9 miles to the summit of Mt. Greylock (3,491 ft)
- Elevation
- ~2,800 ft gain
- Format
- hill climb time trial
- Organizer
- Northampton Cycling Club
- Registration
- Registration via bikereg.com/greylock
Date2026 edition was Sat Sep 12, 2026 (second Saturday of September); 2027 projected as the same weekend pattern = Sat Sep 11, 2027. Organizer has not published a 2027 date yet. 2026 edition Sept 12, 2026 from Western Gateway Heritage State Park.
NotesBUMPS series event.
12Sun
Sep ~Mt. Baker Hill ClimbDetails
- Dates
- Sun, Sep 12, 2027 · projected (2026 was Sep 14)
- Where
- Glacier / Deming (Mt. Baker Highway), WA
- Distances
- 22 miles
- Elevation
- 4,462 ft (Chair 9 in Glacier to Artist Point, 5,140 ft)
- Format
- timed mass-start hill climb
- Organizer
- Mt. Baker Hill Climb (Kulshan Cycles / local organizers)
- Registration
- 2027 registration not yet open as of Sept 2026
DateThe 2026 edition was Sun Sept 14, 2026; the event runs on a September Sunday, so Sept 12, 2027 is consistent but not organizer-confirmed.
NotesSELLS OUT EVERY YEAR - field limited to ~450 riders; 2024, 2025 and 2026 editions all sold out. Widely described as one of the most scenic paved climbs in the US. Start at 10459 Mt Baker Hwy, Deming, WA.
October
13Sun
Oct ~Mt. Diablo ChallengeDetails
- Dates
- Sun, Oct 3, 2027 · projected (2026 was Oct 4)
- Where
- Danville (Mt. Diablo State Park), CA
- Distances
- 11.2 mi
- Elevation
- 3,249 ft
- Format
- timed 11.2-mile climb to the Mt. Diablo summit
- Cause
- Save Mount Diablo (event proceeds support the land trust)
- Organizer
- Mount Diablo Challenge / Save Mount Diablo
- Qualification
- Open entry
Date2026 edition Sun Oct 4, 2026 (Danville) (first Sunday of October). 2027 projected Oct 3.
CheckNot checked with the organizer yet. Look at their site before you plan around it.
Date to be announced
5TBAdate to
comeBrasstown Bald BusterDetails
- Dates
- Not announced yet
- Where
- Hiawassee area, GA
- Format
- century/hill-climb event finishing on Brasstown Bald
DateNo 2027 date yet. Check the organizer’s site.
TBAdate to
comeCycle to the Sun (Haleakala)Details
- Dates
- Not announced yet
- Where
- Paia / Haleakala, HI
- Distances
- 36 mi / 10,000 ft from sea level to the Haleakala summit
- Elevation
- 10,023 ft
- Format
- 36-mile sea-to-summit climb of Haleakala (10,023 ft)
- Organizer
- Cycle to the Sun
- Qualification
- Open entry (capped)
DateTraditionally a late-June Saturday from Paia, Maui.
CheckNot checked with the organizer yet. Look at their site before you plan around it.
TBAdate to
comeMt. Baldy Bicycle Hill ClimbDetails
- Dates
- Not announced yet
- Where
- Mt. Baldy, CA
- Format
- Labor Day-period climb to Mt. Baldy Village/ski lifts
DateRequested in brief. Historically early September.
CheckNot checked with the organizer yet. Look at their site before you plan around it.
TBAdate to
comeMt. Greylock Hill ClimbDetails
- Dates
- Not announced yet
- Where
- Adams / Lanesborough, MA
- Distances
- ~9-10 mi climb
- Format
- hill climb to the highest point in Massachusetts
DateNo 2027 date yet. Check the organizer’s site.
TBAdate to
comeSnowbird Bicycle Hill ClimbDetails
- Dates
- Not announced yet
- Where
- Sandy / Snowbird, UT
- Distances
- ~10 mi climb
- Format
- Little Cottonwood Canyon climb to Snowbird
DateRequested in brief. Historically mid-August.
CheckNot checked with the organizer yet. Look at their site before you plan around it.