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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

Plattekill Mountain Race takes place in Roxbury, NY. The event is the fourth edition and includes two distances: a mountain race and a 5k.

6.5 miles mountain race with 3500 ft elevation gain.
5k with 1000 ft gain in first 1.25 miles and downhill finish.

The mountain race traverses up, down and around the ski slopes and trails of Plattekill. The 5k starts on the same gravel trail as the mountain race and crosses the mountain before a downhill finish.

Course maps are provided for both distances. There are awards to the top three male and top three female finishers in each race. Additional prizes and finisher swag are noted as to be announced.

Registration closes June 6 at 11:59 PM ET. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States New York Roxbury

Race information

Registration

10 km

Mountain Race

5 km

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

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