Manitou’s Revenge

Maplecrest, United States • 20 Jun 2026

Event overview

Manitou’s Revenge is a 53-mile ultramarathon in the Catskill Mountains that begins in Windham, New York. The route starts on the northern Black Dome Trail and follows the Long Path from Acra Point to downtown Phoenicia. The organizer describes the course as grueling, with approximately 15,000 ft of climbing and much rocky, precipitous terrain. Some sections are runnable, but many require hiking and occasional hand-over-hand travel. The course becomes progressively more difficult as it proceeds, and parts may be run in darkness.

Logistics and registration

Registrants are placed on a temporary waitlist and will receive an invitation to complete registration once qualification is confirmed. Registration opens February 1, 2026 only to past finishers; general registration opens February 22, 2026. Entries made between February 1 and 21 by runners who are not previous finishers will be removed from the waitlist without notification. Aid stations are limited; runners may need to be self-sufficient and could spend up to three or four hours between aid stations. Refunds minus the Ultrasignup fee are available until May 1; refunds are also available at any time for pregnancy or postpartum needs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

53 mi
15000 m+
53 Miler
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