Wakely Dam Ultra

Event Overview

The Wakely Dam Ultra is a 55 km ultra marathon held in the Adirondack Park wilderness of New York State. The point-to-point course follows a remote section of the Northville Placid Trail between Piseco Lake and the Wakely Dam. It is a self-supported and technically demanding trail race with 3300 feet of total elevation gain. There are no crossroads along the route. Finishing requires participants to be self-sufficient.

Registration & Qualification

Registration requires qualification. The registration fee is $115.00. To register, runners must provide a public link to results from a recent qualifying race, such as a 5:15 road marathon, a 9:30 50k trail race, a 50-mile finish, or a prior Wakely Dam Ultra finish within specified time frames. Payment is collected at registration but is not charged until the runner's qualifying result is validated.

Event Weekend

Check-in and packet pickup occur on Friday at the Piseco Airport. A pre-race pasta meal is included for participants and their guests. On race morning, a bus transports participants from the airport to the start line. A mandatory pre-race briefing is held for first-time participants. The post-race party includes food for runners and their families. Hiking or walking poles are not permitted during the race.

Location & Accommodations

The race starts near Piseco, New York. There is no overnight parking or camping at the Piseco Airport. Nearby accommodations include the Little Sand Point Campground, Point Comfort Campground, and The Irondequoit Inn. Primitive camping is also available at designated sites near the Wakely Dam and along the Moose River Plains road. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.