Escarpment Trail Run 30K
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About the race
The Escarpment Trail Run is a remote mountain trail race held in the Northern Catskills. The event covers 30 km (18.6 miles) of singletrack that crosses the Wall of Manitou and traverses two Catskills High Peaks plus a nearby 3,400 ft peak. The course has approximately 4,800 ft of elevation gain and about 4,400 ft of loss, with very rocky, technical terrain, steep climbs, hand over fist sections, and exposed cliffside stretches. There are no road crossings and aid for the seven on-course stations is carried in by volunteers.
Runners must meet qualifying standards and be at least 18 years old to apply. Entries are limited and reviewed before payment is charged. The field is limited to 275 runners or closes on July 13, whichever comes first. The race enforces a six hour overall cut-off and also has hard cut-off points at multiple aid stations for safety and logistical reasons. A virtual option exists in which participants must complete the true course within a late July to mid August window and be fully self-sufficient.
There are no medals or age-group awards; milestone shirts are offered for repeated finishes. Recommended gear includes trail shoes with strong grip, at least 1 L of carried hydration, food reserves, a rain jacket with hood, and a cell phone with emergency contacts programmed. Cell service is not available on all parts of the trail. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
