2013 Marks the 36th Annual Whiteface Uphill Footrace. This year, the event is being held on September 14th which will offer participants stunning views of the foliage at that time. Whiteface Mountain Uphill Foot Racers climb 3,500 feet up the scenic Whiteface Mountain Veterans Memorial Highway to the top of New York's 5th highest peak for a 360 degree panoramic view of the Adirondacks, New England and Canada.