Manitou’s Revenge

Event overview

Manitou’s Revenge is a 53-mile ultramarathon in the Catskill Mountains, with the start area near 591 Big Hollow Rd in Windham, New York, and the finish in downtown Phoenicia, New York. The course travels from the northern Black Dome Trail and follows the Long Path from Acra Point to Phoenicia. The date listed is June 20, 2026.

Registration opens in stages: entry opens on February 1, 2026 for previous Manitou finishers, and general registration opens on February 22, 2026. Initial registrations are placed on a temporary waitlist; qualified entrants receive an invitation to complete registration. If a non-finisher registers between February 1 and February 21, that registration will be removed from the waitlist without notification. Refunds minus the Ultrasignup fee are available until May 1; refunds are available at any time for pregnancy or postpartum needs.

Course and logistics

The course includes approximately 15,000 feet of climbing and much rocky, steep, and precipitous terrain. There are some runnable sections, but participants will often hike uphill or downhill and may encounter hand-over-hand scrambling. Aid stations are limited; runners should expect to spend up to three or four hours between them and be reasonably self-sufficient. The route becomes progressively more difficult and may require travel in darkness for many runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.