Climb It For Climate

Hardenburgh, United States • 16 Aug 2026

Climb It For Climate : The Running Kind

Climb It For Climate is a mountain trail event at Belleayre Mountain Ski Center in Highmount, New York. The event is scheduled for August 16, 2026. The organizer offers a hiking option for the 25K course. Donations collected through registration and a raffle will support The Catskill Center. The event includes a weekend of related activities such as a shakeout run, bib pickup, a pre-race dinner (ticketed), and a live podcast. A small fee is added to registration to offset carbon emissions and the organizer partners with a carbon offset project.

Course, aid and other details

  • 25K - about 15 miles with 5000 ft of gain and descent
  • 8K - about 5 miles with 1400 ft of gain and descent

The event is cupless. Water and electrolyte mix will be available at the start/finish area and at two on-course aid stations for the 25K; runners are asked to bring their own hydration pack. Plant-based aid will be provided by Gnarly Nutrition. The 25K course includes aid locations and on-course cutoffs. Awards are planned for top male, female, and non-binary finishers; all finishers receive a pin and Brooks is sponsoring shoes for top 25K finishers. Gently worn, used or new shoes will be accepted for donation to Sneakers 4 Good. A 10-week training plan is offered as an add-on for a fee. Volunteer opportunities are available for race-day and event support. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

25 km
5000 m+
25k
8 km
1400 m+
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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