Climb It For Climate
Hardenburgh, United States • 16 Aug 2026
Event overview
Climb It For Climate is a trail running event on Belleayre Mountain in Highmount, New York on August 16, 2026. The event offers mountain running on ski area terrain and nearby trails. Registration and raffle donations support The Catskill Center. The event is presented as a zero carbon event, with an offset fee included in registration to cover travel emissions. It is listed as a 2025 USATF sanctioned event.
Distances
- 25K (about 15 miles, roughly 5000 ft of gain and descent)
- 8K (about 5 miles, roughly 1400 ft of gain and descent)
Course and aid
The 25K course runs on difficult terrain with substantial climbing and descending. The 8K route runs on ski slopes at Belleayre. The event is cupless; water and electrolyte mix are provided at the start/finish area and at two aid stations on the 25K course. Participants are asked to bring their own hydration pack. Aid locations on the 25K are near McKinley Hollow, Rider Hollow intersection, and Sunset Lodge. The 8K has an aid point near Sunset Lodge.
Weekend program and community
The weekend includes a shakeout run, bib pickup and a pre-race dinner with vegan and gluten-free options. There are opportunities for a course preview and trail work. Sponsors named include HOKA and Who Gives A Crap. Gently worn shoes are accepted for donation to Sneakers 4 Good, with proceeds to The Catskill Center. Volunteers are invited to support the event and can earn a future free race entry. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.