Hook Mountain Ultra
Upper Nyack, United States • 19 Sep 2026
Hook Mountain Ultra : Upper Nyack, NY
The Hook Mountain Ultra is a USATF sanctioned trail running event near Nyack Beach State Park in Upper Nyack, NY. The event offers two distance options:
- 50 mile
- 27 mile marathon
The 50 mile course has approximately 9,700 feet of elevation gain and uses a 4 mile out and back to spread the field, followed by four consecutive 11.5 mile loops that gain about 2,431 feet per loop. The 27 mile marathon begins with the same 4 mile out and back, followed by two consecutive 11.5 mile loops and has roughly 4,900 feet of elevation gain. Each loop begins and ends at the Nyack Beach State Park trailhead and starts with a 1.6 mile climb to the Hook Mountain summit. The route includes river-side bike path sections, exposed ridgelines along the Long Path, steep technical descents on the Treason Trail, and runnable gravel sections.
There are three aid stations on the loop, stocked with water, sports drink, and energy gels. Personal drop bags can be stored at Aid Station #1. Crewing is permitted only at Aid Station #2 due to parking limits. A 14 hour overall cut-off applies; 50 mile entrants also face a 7 hour cut-off at mile 27.
Race day parking and overnight lodging are coordinated with a nearby retreat center that provides a parking area about a quarter mile from the park entrance and offers cabins for participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.