Breakneck Point Trail Runs
Beacon, United States • 3 May 2026
Event overview
Breakneck Point is a trail race held Sunday, May 3, 2026, at University Settlement Camp in Beacon, NY. The event offers two distances:
- ~14.5 miles, ~4,800 ft of gain/loss
- ~26.4–26.5 miles, ~9,000 ft of gain/loss
Entry includes aid stations, post-race food, a Patagonia Cap Cool shirt (gendered options noted), and a finisher item (Ragged Cuts medal). Registration capacity is set to 550 total entrants. The event has a no-refund policy; entrants may change distances up to one week before race day if space allows, and roll-overs to future years are permitted only if organizers are notified at least 30 days before race day.
Course and logistics
The course uses jeep trails, single-track, historic estate paths, and exposed technical sections. It contains steep and technical pitches, including sections that require hands-on scrambling and tolerance of exposure. The organizer states the terrain carries significant risk and recommends that only seasoned and prepared athletes enter. Cut-off times are used on the course and may be enforced as hard cuts.
Aid stations:
- Half: Cold Spring (about 7.3 miles)
- Full: Cold Spring (7.3), University Settlement Camp (14.4), Sunnyside (19.8)
Aid station provisions include Tailwind, water, Coke, Huma Gel (while available), pretzels, cookies, fruit, and peanut butter/jelly. Crew support is allowed only at official aid stations; no pacing is permitted. Full marathon runners may leave drop bags at University Settlement Camp. Informal camping is available on site. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.