Climb It For Climate

Hardenburgh, United States • 16 Aug 2026

Climb It For Climate : Belleayre Mountain, August 16, 2026

Climb It For Climate takes place at Belleayre Mountain Ski Center in Highmount, New York on August 16, 2026. The event offers two course options:

  • 25K
  • 8K

The 25K is currently planned as about 15 miles with approximately 5,000 feet of ascent and descent. The 8K is currently planned as about 5 miles with approximately 1,400 feet of ascent and descent. The course details are not final and are subject to change. Dogs are not permitted on the course.

Race services, awards and sustainability

The event is cupless. Water and electrolyte mix will be available at the start/finish area and at two aid stations on the 25K course; participants are asked to bring their own hydration pack. Fuel will be provided at the aid stations, with plant-based aid supplied by Gnarly Nutrition. There are pace warnings and course cutoffs at specific aid locations.

The event is organized as a zero carbon effort. Registration includes a small fee to offset event and participant travel emissions, and the organizer will also collect donations and run a raffle to benefit The Catskill Center. Gently worn, used, or new shoes are accepted for donation to the Sneakers 4 Good program. Awards include top male, female, and non-binary prizes, a finisher pin for all finishers, and HOKA-sponsored shoes for top finishers in the 25K. Volunteer opportunities are available before, during, and after the event. 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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