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Highlander Heavy Half

Name: Highlander Heavy Half
Start: 2026-10-04
End: 2026-10-04
Location: Cold Spring

Cold Spring, United States • 4 Oct 2026

Highlander Heavy Half

The Highlander Heavy Half takes place October 4, 2026 in Cold Spring, NY. The event is organized by CTW Endurance and listed as an UTMB Index Race.

The trail course covers 13.7 miles with approximately 4,000 ft of elevation gain. The route runs through the Hudson Highlands during peak foliage season. Organizers note that the official course map is pending a final permit.

A portion of the event proceeds will support the NYNJTC. Staging and parking on the nearby school property are available only on race day; participants and visitors are asked not to park or access the trail from that site before the event.

Registration is available through the event registration platform and closes October 3, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET. The published entry fee for the available offer is USD 92.81.

The event location is listed as 15 Craigside Dr, Cold Spring, NY. The format is an in-person trail running event held on marked trails in the Hudson Highlands. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States New York Cold Spring

Race information

Registration

14 mi

Heavy Half Marathon

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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