Climb It For Climate

Climb It For Climate

Climb It For Climate takes place at Belleayre Resort in the Catskill Mountains near Arkville, New York. The mountain sits just under 3,500 ft and includes alpine terrain and ski slopes used for course routing and views of the Catskill High Peaks.

Distances:

• 25K - around 15 miles, 5,000+ ft climbing and descending on difficult terrain.
• 8K - around 5 miles, 1,400 ft gain and descent on Belleayre ski slopes.

Both distances are open to runners and hikers. Donations are collected through registration and a raffle to benefit The Catskill Center.

The event is cupless; participants are asked to carry their own hydration pack. Water and electrolyte mix are available at the start/finish and at locations on course. Plant-based aid is provided by Gnarly Nutrition. Aid stations on the 25K include Rider Hollow Trailhead (cutoff 11 AM), McKenley Hollow Trailhead (cutoff 1 PM), and Sunset Lodge (no cutoff). The 8K has an aid point at about 2.5 miles at Sunset Lodge.

The event is organized as a zero carbon event with a $1 carbon offset fee included in registration, in partnership with Change Climate Project. The Running Kind collects additional monetary donations for The Catskill Center. The Trail Mix Fund can cover registration fees for applicants from BIPOC, LGBTQ+, or low-income backgrounds. Gently worn, used, or new shoes are accepted for Sneakers 4 Good.

Awards include top male, female, and non-binary finishers, and a race finisher pin for all finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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