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Name: Plattekill Mountain Race
Start: 2027-06-06
End: 2027-06-06
Location: Roxbury

Roxbury, United States • 6 Jun 2027

Plattekill Mountain Race - June 6, 2027

The Plattekill Mountain Race returns for its fifth edition in Roxbury, NY. The event is organized by CTW Endurance and takes place on the slopes and trails of Plattekill Mountain. The main mountain course follows ski slopes and backcountry trails with sustained climbing and descending sections.

Distances and course features:

6.5 miles with 3500 ft elevation gain on ski slopes and trails.
5k with about 1000 ft gain in the first 1.25 miles, then a traverse across the mountain and a final 1.25 mile downhill finish.

Awards and participant items are planned. Awards will be given to the top three male and top three female finishers in the mountain race and to the top male and top female in the 5k. Additional prizes and finisher swag are listed as forthcoming. Course maps and a course highlight video are provided for the routes. Sponsors and further announcements are noted as pending.

The event listing indicates online registration and an entry fee range. Event materials also include a race day timeline and check-in information. 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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