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Twisted Branch Trail Run

Name: Twisted Branch Trail Run
Start: 2026-08-22
End: 2026-08-22
Location: Naples

Naples, United States • 22 Aug 2026

Twisted Branch Trail Run

The Twisted Branch Trail Run is a point to point 100K trail race held in Naples, NY on August 22, 2026. The course follows the historic Bristol Hills Branch trail through the Finger Lakes region and is routed mostly on natural single track.

The course is nearly 95 percent single track and is not a groomed park trail. It is described as physically and mentally demanding, with sections that may feel harder than the elevation profile suggests. The organizer gives an estimated distance of 100k plus and notes the route may feel like 65 miles. Estimated elevation is listed as 10,000G and 11,000L. The race uses 11 fully stocked aid stations, five of which have easy access for crew.

The event has a 20 hour cutoff. It awards four UTMB qualifying points and can serve as a Western States qualifier if finished in under 20 hours. Shuttle service to the start is offered on Friday night only and a shuttle option is available for an additional fee. Camping is free on the Friday night at Ontario County Park near the start and on Saturday night at the Hammondsport Fire Hall grounds near the finish. Volunteers support the event and aid stations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States New York Naples

Race information

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100 km

100k

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

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