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Name: Operation Woodstock
Start: 2026-06-20
End: 2026-06-20
Location: Elka Park

Elka Park, United States • 20 Jun 2026

Operation WOODSTOCK 2026 : event details

Operation WOODSTOCK is a load bearing outdoor event held on June 20, 2026 at Elka Park in Elka Park, New York. The course covers 14.5 miles with a stated elevation gain of 5,210 ft. Participants are expected to carry a dry load of 20 lb.

The event listing identifies a single ticket type labeled Operation WOODSTOCK. The ticket price is $105.00 plus $7.35 tax (total $112.35). The location is given as Elka Park Rd, Elka Park, NY 12427, USA.

Information provided focuses on distance, elevation, and pack weight. The description does not list multiple course options or separate distance categories. The event is presented as an organized outdoor endurance activity at a specified park location on a single calendar date.

Logistical details such as exact start and finish times, aid stations, or course surface are not included in the provided material. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States New York Elka Park

Race information

Registration

15 mi

Operation Woodstock

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

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