Wilcox Wild

Stony Creek, United States • 13 Sep 2025

Wilcox Wild is a challenging 50K trail ultra held in the Adirondack Park Wilderness, New York, starting and finishing at Harrisburg Lake. The rugged course features a lollipop route passing through scenic areas including East Stony Creek Trail, Murphy Trail, Willis Lake, and Wilcox Lake, with an elevation gain and loss of 3,028 feet. The mostly trail terrain offers minimal gravel and pavement.

Two fully stocked aid stations are located at miles 11.5 and 23, with ample water filtering opportunities. Due to the race's difficulty, prior experience is required, and runners are expected to finish within 10.5 hours. Post-race includes a catered BBQ. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
3028 m+
50k
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