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Plattekill Mountain Race

Name: Plattekill Mountain Race
Start: 2026-06-07
End: 2026-06-07
Location: Roxbury

Roxbury, United States • 7 Jun 2026

Plattekill Mountain Race - June 7, 2026

The fourth edition of the Plattekill Mountain Race takes place June 7, 2026 in Roxbury, NY on the ski slopes and trails of Plattekill. The event includes two distinct race options that use gravel trails, upland traverses, and downhill sections across the mountain.

Distances

Mountain Race: 6.5 miles, 3,500 feet elevation gain.
5k: 5 kilometers, 1,000 feet gain in first 1.25 miles, 1.25 mile downhill finish.

The mountain race route ascends, descends, and traverses around the ski area and totals 6.5 miles with substantial vertical gain. The 5k follows the initial gravel climb used by the mountain race, climbs steeply early, then crosses the mountain before a downhill finish.

Awards are given to the top three men and top three women in each race. Additional prizes and finisher swag are planned and will be announced. Sponsors and further event details are pending.

Registration for the event closes Saturday, June 6 at 11:59 PM ET. Course maps and a course highlight video are referenced for route details. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States New York Roxbury

Race information

Registration

7 mi

Mountain Race

5 km

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

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