The Breakneck Point race may be one of the most difficult trail half- or full-marathons that you will ever complete.
There are technical and steep pitches, including the signature Breakneck Point, that at points require climbing and tolerance of exposure, technical stretches of footing, and significant elevation gain and loss.
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Breakneck Point provides more vert per mile and technical pitches than all but a handful of courses in the country. It covers jeep trails, single-track, historic estate paths, and winding single-track, both open and technical.
It features several steep climbs and descents with significant elevation gain and loss.
Its signature climb, Breakneck Point, one of the top hikes in the country according to trails.com, is steep, gnarly, exposed, and absolutely beautiful. Entrants range from some of the fittest mountain runners in the country to those content with a chill day of hiking and running on a really beautiful and challenging day on the trails.
All participants get post-race food, swag, and the Ragdoll Cuts Medal.
Race Date
May 4, 2025.
Location
724 Wolcott Ave,
Beacon, NY 12508 US
Directions
Distances
- Marathon (42K)
- Half marathon (21K)
Starting Time
6:30 a.m. – full marathon
8:00 a.m. – half marathon
Course Map
In 2021 USATF selected the Breakneck Point Trail Marathon to serve as one of two qualifiers for the US Worlds Team.
You can find the course map and description here: rednewtracing.com.
Registration
Sign up today at ultrasignup.com and get ready for the toughest trail marathon in northeast!
Official Race Website
Additional race information can be found at rednewtracing.com.
Social Media
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