Hoof It On The Hill

Hoof It on the Hill

Hoof It on the Hill is a fundraising trail race for the Chautauqua County Equestrian Trail System in Boutwell Hill State Forest near 2099 Ruttenbur Road, Cherry Creek, New York. The event is in its fifth year and uses horse trails, the Earl Cardot Eastside Overland Trail, snowmobile trails and some forest roads.

Distances offered:

• 52k looped course equal to two 26k laps
• 26k
• 12k
• 6k

Runners travel through pine and hardwood forests, meadows, and across creeks and streams, including several steep hills. Expect wet and muddy conditions in places. Surfaces include sections of forest road, single track technical trail, and double track or snowmobile trail. The 26k and 52k include a short stretch of asphalt.

Aid and support vary by distance. The 6k has no aid stations. The 12k has one water stop. The 26k loop has two aid stations plus two water stops; aid is also available at the start and finish area for those doing two loops. Aid stations provide water, sports or electrolyte drink, and typical ultra food such as peanut butter and jelly, candy, pretzels, pickles, cookies and fruit. Crews and drop bags are permitted at specified aid stations for the 26k and 52k. No pacers are allowed. Hikers are welcomed in all distances. The event is Trail Sisters Approved.

Registration closes on May 26. Entrants registered by May 13 receive a short sleeved performance shirt at check in. There are no same day registrations. Finishers receive an award and first finisher awards for top man and woman are presented at finish. The event has a no refund policy; if organizers cancel the event entries are deferred to the following year. A pregnancy deferral is available with notice by April 15. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.