Pawling 24 Hour Trail Running Festival

Pawling 24 Hour Trail Running Festival

The Pawling 24 Hour Trail Running Festival takes place in Pawling, NY at Lakeside Park on September 19-20, 2026. The event is organized by Conquer The World / C.T.W Endurance and returns for its sixth edition. Races use a timed format on a set-distance loop and include the following options:

• 24hrs
• 12hrs (Day)
• 12hrs (Night Start)
• 6hrs
• 3hrs

Course and logistics

The course is an about 1.68 mile loop that combines pavement, grass, and single-track trail. Each loop has roughly 160 feet of elevation gain. A large grass field next to the loop serves as the athlete and crew area for tents, crewing, and spectator space; spots are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. An indoor building near the loop provides restrooms and shelter for weather. Participants must cross the timing mat before going to their crew spots. The event is cupless; no disposable cups are provided at aid stations.

Aid station offerings include Skratch and UCAN products, water, sodas, Athletic Brewing, bagels, fruit, and candy.

Awards and rules

All finishers receive medals. Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each race (12-hour awards are combined). Runners who complete 100+ miles receive a belt buckle; three buckles have been awarded across six years. Pacers are not allowed. For 24-hour runners, limited support is permitted for a total of three laps; exceeding this may lead to disqualification. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.