Pawling 24 Hour Trail Running Festival

Pawling 24 Hour Trail Running Festival - Pawling, NY

The event returns for its sixth edition and features a main timed 24 hour race alongside shorter timed options. Races take place on a set-distance loop so runners measure how far they can go in 3, 6, 12, or 24 hours. The event includes a festival atmosphere with food, music, and course support.

Participants can choose from these race durations:

• 24 hours
• 12 hours (day)
• 12 hours (night)
• 6 hours
• 3 hours

The course is an about 1.68-mile loop combining pavement, grass, and single-track trail, with roughly 160 feet of gain each loop. There is a large grass field adjacent to the loop for athletes, crews, and spectators; spots are available on a first come, first serve basis. Runners must cross the timing mat before accessing crew areas. An indoor building near the loop provides shelter and restrooms.

Aid station offerings include Skratch and UCAN products, water, sodas, athletic brewing, bagels, fruit, candy, and other basic ultra nutrition. This is a cupless event. Pacers are not allowed; a pacer is defined as someone running with a participant for an extended continuous period. For 24-hour runners, support people may join for up to three laps; organizers enforce this limit and may disqualify runners who exceed it.

Finisher medals are awarded to all runners. Runners who reach 100+ miles earn a belt buckle; across six editions three buckles have been awarded. Awards are given to the top three men and women in each race, with 12 hour awards combined. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.