All are welcome to join us at RUGGLES MINE for the 3rd annual RC & Rock Crawler GTG 2026.
286 Underhill Rd, Grafton NH 03240

This year we will be having some competitions on SATURDAY October 17th from 9am-8pm.

Saturday night we will be having a "Light up the Mine Night Trail Run" where you will be able to experience the Mine after dark.

On Sunday October 18th from 9am-3pm we will be having a fun day for people to explore Ruggles Mine with their RC Crawlers at their leisure. There will NOT be any events held on Sunday.

Admission:$10 per person - this includes one competition entry, each additional Class $5.

Camping: available Friday and Saturday. Reservation Required directly through Ruggles Mine. 603.691.4057
We offer "rough camping" for $20 per site, per night. Firewood is also available. $2 per kindling bundle, $5 per firewood bundle.
Pets will NOT be permitted for the duration of the RC Event.

Ruggles Mine has terrain for everyone from trail trucks exploring the caves and waterways to fully built rock crawlers navigating technical lines. Some events may have restrictions for what you can run, otherwise there are no restrictions. Class 1.5 and Class 2.5 competitions will be a loose interpretation of a Class 1 and Class 2 rule set. Event registration will be held Saturday from 9am-10:30am. Events start at 10:30am with Show & Shine (Best of Show). Below you will find the list of the events we plan to have and they will proceed as time allows.

Things to know:
Ruggles Mine will NOT be open for rockhounding on these days.
There is no on site electricity available.
Porta Potties are available at the main building.
Alcohol & Drugs are PROHIBITED. Zero tolerance.

What to bring:
Food/drink options for your group.
Charged batteries and portable charging solutions for your RC.
A headlamp and camping gear if you plan to camp/participate in the Night Crawl.

***There will be prizes awarded for each competition and door prizes.***

Events: Registration 9am-10:30am
SHOW & SHINE 10:30am in the main parking lot. Winner will be announced at 11am.
LYNNIE'S FOOD TRUCK (available both days)
GROUP PHOTO 12:30pm down at the Archway.
BEAT THE ARCH CLIMB down at the Archway.
TOUGH TRUCK between the Archway and Mid-Tunnel.
CLASS 1.5 COMP COURSE just before large tailings pile on right side of trail heading up.
CLASS 2.5 COMP COURSE just before large tailings pile on right side of trail heading up.
TAILINGS HILL CLIMB up at the large tailings pile.
KING OF THE TABLE lower parking area.
NIGHT TRAIL RUN will start at the Mine entrance at "dark thirty".

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