Wilcox Wild
Stony Creek, United States • 6 Sep 2026
Wilcox Wild Ultra 50K
Wilcox Wild is a rugged trail ultramarathon held in the Adirondack Park Wilderness area near Stony Creek, NY. The course is a lollipop route that starts and finishes at Harrisburg Lake and passes through Wilcox Lake Wild Forest. The route travels from Harrisburg Lake to Hope Falls via the East Stony Creek Trail, continues on the Murphy Trail to Willis Lake, reaches Wilcox Lake, then returns to Harrisburg Lake.
Distance is listed as 31 miles (50K). Elevation gain and loss are both 3028 feet. Terrain is mostly trail with minimal gravel and pavement. There are two fully stocked aid stations located at miles 11.5 and 23. The course also offers multiple locations where runners can filter water.
Organizers require participants to provide relevant prior experience; entrants will be added to a wait list so submitted experience can be reviewed before final acceptance. Runners are expected to complete the race in under 10 hours 30 minutes. All runners receive a catered post event barbecue.
Nearby lodging and camping options mentioned include The Pines Lakeside Canoe and Camping, Thomas Creek Campground on Hadley Road in Stony Creek, and 1000 Acres Ranch. Registration and entrant information are managed through the event website. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.