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Wakely Dam Ultra

Name: Wakely Dam Ultra
Start: 2025-07-26
End: 2025-07-26
Location: Piseco

Piseco, United States • 26 Jul 2025

The Wakely Dam Ultra is a challenging 55K ultramarathon held in Piseco, New York, within the Adirondack Park wilderness. The race follows a remote, technical trail along the Northville Placid Trail between Piseco Lake and Wakely Dam, featuring 3,300 feet of elevation gain. It is a self-supported event, requiring runners to carry their own aid.

The course has no crossroads, with only two exit points, emphasizing the need for fitness, planning, and toughness. Participants receive a race shirt, swag, and meals including a pre-race pasta dinner and a post-race party. Camping is available nearby, but overnight parking at the Piseco Airport is prohibited. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States New York Piseco

Race information

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55 km

3300 m+

55k

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

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