IronHike Mohawk Mountain Fall 2026
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From IronHike Endurance Productions
- Date Thu 1st October 2026 - Sun 4th October 2026
- Time 12:00AM EDT
- Location Mohawk Mtn Ski Area, Cornwall, Connecticut
- Price $145.00 - $4,485.00
- Races 17 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the IronHike Mohawk Mountain Fall 2026, taking place from October 1st to October 4th, 2026, at the stunning Mohawk Mountain Ski Area in Cornwall, Connecticut! Organized by IronHike Endurance Productions, this unique endurance event series invites participants of all fitness levels to push their limits in a supportive, community-driven environment. With distances ranging from the Kuwohi 12-Hour challenge covering 15 miles and 7,140 feet of vertical gain, to the grueling Olympus Mons Ultra, featuring 152.5 miles and an astounding 72,590 feet of elevation, there’s something for everyone looking to conquer the mountain.
Join fellow outdoor enthusiasts, ranging from teens to seasoned athletes in their 70s, and experience the beauty of the fall foliage in the Litchfield Hills. With a focus on personal achievement and camaraderie, IronHike encourages you to prove yourself right — the only competitor is yesterday's you! Don't miss out on the chance to register with a buddy for a 50% discount using code BUDDY50 and be part of a tribe that thrives on shared suffering and triumph. Whether you're hiking solo or teaming up with
Join fellow outdoor enthusiasts, ranging from teens to seasoned athletes in their 70s, and experience the beauty of the fall foliage in the Litchfield Hills. With a focus on personal achievement and camaraderie, IronHike encourages you to prove yourself right — the only competitor is yesterday's you! Don't miss out on the chance to register with a buddy for a 50% discount using code BUDDY50 and be part of a tribe that thrives on shared suffering and triumph. Whether you're hiking solo or teaming up with
Organiser's Description
...the
"prove yourself right about you"
Endurance Event Series where the only competitor is yesterday's you.
"Don't let the word Hike fool ya, these are trail runs you will power-hike for sure!"
Elena S . IronHike Kuwohi Finisher
Hard things are harder alone.
Buddies Half Off - Limited Time
50% off when you register with a Trail Buddy. Use code BUDDY50 at checkout. Half the price. Twice the suffering. All the proof.
No buddy yet? Register for any Buddy Event now. Your buddy completes their info on RunSignUp later at no extra cost.
Code BUDDY50. All Buddy Events. Any Series.
[IronHike Mountain Athlete on self-powered elevation endurance Event Mohawk Mountain Cornwall CT Fall Series]
[IronHike Mountain Athletes forming a new Tribe on multi-day vertical endurance Event Mohawk Mountain Fall Series]
29 states. 3 countries. Ages teens to 70s. This is who shows up.
First-time Mountain Athlete?
Start with Kuwohi
12 Hours . 15 Miles . 7,140' Gain
You have the base fitness if you can do any of these:
check mark button Hike 4 hours over hilly terrain
check mark button Complete a 5K, 10K, or trail run
check mark button Walk regularly and want a real challenge
Your pace is your pace. The Mountain doesn't judge. Neither does your Tribe. Register for Kuwohi [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=174122&eventId=1062365]
Seasoned Ultra Athlete?
72,590
Feet of Vertical Gain
The most of any ultra under 200 miles. On Earth.
Olympus Mons Ultra. The Hardest Ultra on Earth. Or Mars.
84 Hours . 152.5 Miles . 72,590' Gain
477 feet of vertical per mile . No flat miles . Powered by Skratch Labs
You've done the 100-milers. You've done the crazy ultras. You have never had this much vert. Nowhere close.
Only 3 finishers ever. To date. Register for Olympus Mons [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=174122&eventId=1062377]
Buddies Half Off code BUDDY50
Save at least $50 code REG50
Vets, Military & 1st Responders $70 off code BRAVE70
Trail Family of 4 save up to 25% per person code REG50
CHOOSE YOUR SUMMIT
SOLO. Go it alone, but surrounded by a Tribe.
TRAIL BUDDY. Partner up for shared endurance.
TRAIL FAMILY. A FlexRelay team of four tackling mileage and elevation together.
Each Event uses our FLEXRELAY FORMAT self-managed pacing, no minimum laps per person. Some Events require night trekking by headlamp. The down is not a gift. You own every descent.
KUWOHI 12-Hour | 15 Miles | 7,140' | The entry point. Your first vertical endurance Event in Connecticut.
Badass Rating
IronHikers Away: Sat, Oct 3 @ Noon | Final Bell: Sat, Oct 3 @ Midnight
SOLO $95/DAY with code REG50
BUDDIES HALF-OFF $59/DAY each with code BUDDY50
TRAIL FAMILY $96/DAY each built in
Solo [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=174122&eventId=1062365] Trail Buddy [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=174122&eventId=1062366] Trail Family [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=174122&eventId=1062367]
DOUBLE KUWOHI 24-Hour | 28+ Miles | 13,685' | A full day and night on the Mountain.
Badass Rating 1/2
IronHikers Away: Sat, Oct 3 @ Noon | Final Bell: Sun, Oct 4 @ Noon
SOLO $147/DAY with code REG50
BUDDIES HALF-OFF $70/DAY each with code BUDDY50
TRAIL FAMILY $123/DAY each built in
Solo [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=174122&eventId=1062368] Trail Buddy [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=174122&eventId=1062369] Trail Family [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=174122&eventId=1062370]
ANSWER THE BELL ULTRA - BASIC 24-Hour | 28.8 Miles | 14,400' | Backyard ultra format on a real Mountain.
Badass Rating
IronHikers Away: Sat, Oct 3 @ Noon | Final Bell: Sun, Oct 4 @ Noon
SOLO $197/DAY with code REG50
Solo only no FlexRelay team format
Solo [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=174122&eventId=1062363]
DENALI 48-Hour | 43+ Miles | 20,825' | Two days, two nights, no shortcuts.
Badass Rating 1/2
IronHikers Away: Fri, Oct 2 @ Noon | Final Bell: Sun, Oct 4 @ Noon
SOLO $333/DAY with code REG50
BUDDIES HALF-OFF $143/DAY each with code BUDDY50
TRAIL FAMILY $258/DAY each built in
Solo [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=174122&eventId=1062371] Trail Buddy [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=174122&eventId=1062372] Trail Family [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=174122&eventId=1062373]
EVEREST 72-Hour | 61+ Miles | 29,155' | The authentic self-powered Everesting alternative. The 29029 alternative where you earn every descent.
Badass Rating
IronHikers Away: Thu, Oct 1 @ Noon | Final Bell: Sun, Oct 4 @ Noon
SOLO $311/DAY with code REG50
BUDDIES HALF-OFF $132/DAY each with code BUDDY50
TRAIL FAMILY $239/DAY each built in
Solo [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=174122&eventId=1062374] Trail Buddy [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=174122&eventId=1062375] Trail Family [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=174122&eventId=1062376]
ANSWER THE BELL ULTRA - FULL 84-Hour | 100.8 Miles | 50,400' | On the hour. Every hour. Until you can't.
Badass Rating
IronHikers Away: Wed, Sept 30 @ Midnight | Final Bell: Sun, Oct 4 @ Noon
SOLO $229/DAY with code REG50
Solo only no FlexRelay team format
Solo [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=174122&eventId=1062364]
OLYMPUS MONS ULTRA 84-Hour | 152+ Miles | 72,590' | Named for the tallest volcano in the solar system. Recognized among the Top 4 Hardest Ultra Events in the World. Powered by Skratch Labs.
Badass Rating 1/2
IronHikers Away: Wed, Sept 30 @ Midnight | Final Bell: Sun, Oct 4 @ Noon
SOLO $289/DAY with code REG50
BUDDIES HALF-OFF $122/DAY each with code BUDDY50
TRAIL FAMILY $221/DAY each built in
Solo [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=174122&eventId=1062377] Trail Buddy [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=174122&eventId=1062378] Trail Family [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=174122&eventId=1062379]
NO PODIUM. NO RECORDS. NO AGE GROUP AWARDS. YOUR ONLY COMPETITION IS YESTERDAY'S VERSION OF YOU.
The Mountain keeps no score. You finish what you finish. That's enough.
YOUR FIRST SUMMIT OR THE HARDEST ENDURANCE EVENT ON EARTH.
BOTH LIVE HERE.
IronHike is a VETERAN-OWNED ELEVATION-BASED ENDURANCE EVENT Series and New England's premier vertical trail endurance event Series. No lifts. No shortcuts. No gondola. EARN EVERY UP AND EVERY DOWN. The self-powered Everesting alternative on the East Coast where you earn every descent.
If you've done 5Ks, half marathons, or weekend hikes and keep asking what's next this is what's next. No running required. If you can walk up a mountain repeatedly, you can do this.
You won't go up alone. The Tribe is already there at 2 AM, at the base, on the trail. SHARED SUFFERING BUILDS SOMETHING THAT FINISH-LINE MEDALS DON'T.
"The descent is harder than the climb. The mental battle is the real deal."
Marcus . IronHike Denali Finisher
[IronHike Mountain Athlete earning every descent on elevation endurance Event Mohawk Mountain Fall Series Cornwall CT]
[IronHike Trail Family FlexRelay team on elevation endurance Event Mohawk Mountain Fall Series Cornwall CT]
CHECK MARK BUTTON WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR FALL 2026 REGISTRATION
tent TENTING SPACE ON-MOUNTAIN. Included for you and up to 6 spectators at no extra charge.
BASE AREA SUPPORT STATION. Shade, fire pit, hydration, snacks, and Tribe camaraderie.
PERSONALIZED EVENT BIBS, SUMMIT TOKENS, FINISHER'S MEDALS, AND HATS.
CUSTOM TRAINING PLANS. Designed by Chaski Endurance Collective.
EXCLUSIVE MOHAWK MOUNTAIN ACCESS. For Athletes, teams, and spectators.
SKI PATROL MEDICAL SUPPORT. On-Mountain throughout the Event.
MOUNTAIN ATHLETE TRIBE COMMUNITY CALLS. Pre-Event preparation and post-Event connection.
FREE PARKING, SPECTATOR AREAS, AND RESTROOMS at Mohawk Mountain Ski Area.
A new Tribe. Bragging rights. Proof.
"One purpose: To crush that damn mountain. And we did."
Sara . IronHike Everest Finisher
[IronHike Mountain Athlete pushing personal limits on self-powered endurance Event Mohawk Mountain Fall Series]
[IronHike Mountain Athlete earning every vertical foot on self-powered elevation endurance Event Mohawk Mountain Fall Series]
FALL 2026 | WHEN AND WHERE
For four days, October 14, 2026, we rent MOHAWK MOUNTAIN SKI AREA IN CORNWALL, CONNECTICUT, so you can conquer IronHike. Fall in the LITCHFIELD HILLS means peak foliage, crisp mountain air, covered bridges draped in color, and farm-to-table harvests minutes from the Mountain. October is when the Mountain is at its most dramatic, and so is the Mountain Athlete in you.
VENUE / COURSE DETAILS MOHAWK MOUNTAIN
THE MOUNTAIN
Mohawk Mountain Ski Area, Cornwall, CT Built 1947 Full History [https://www.mohawkmtn.com/history/]
COURSE
Up and down Mohawk Mountain ski trail
Lap: 1.25 mi Gain/Loss per Lap: 595 ft
Summit: 1,600 ft Base: 920 ft
airplane NEAREST AIRPORTS
Bradley International (BDL) 1 hr 4 min Westchester (HPN) 60 min JFK / LGA / EWR 90 min
DRIVE TIMES
Hartford 1 hr Springfield 1 hr 16 min New York City 2 hr 20 min Boston 2 hr 35 min
RESOURCES
Drone Policy [https://www.mohawkmtn.com/drone-policy/] Lodging [https://www.mohawkmtn.com/attractions/area-lodging/] Dining [https://www.mohawkmtn.com/attractions/area-dining/] Outdoor Activities [https://www.mohawkmtn.com/get-outside/] Leaf Peeping [https://www.ctvisit.com/articles/connecticuts-foliage-tracker]
"If you want glamping, go somewhere else. IronHike is for the gritty."
Derek . IronHike Olympus Mons Athlete
[IronHike Mountain Athletes on veteran-owned multi-day endurance Event Mohawk Mountain Cornwall CT Fall Series]
[IronHike Mountain Athletes on multi-day vertical endurance Event Mohawk Mountain Ski Area Cornwall CT Fall Series]
"I thought I was signing up for an ultra. I ended up finding my Tribe."
Trail Mom . IronHike Denali Athlete
[IronHike Mountain Athlete pushing personal limits on self-powered vertical endurance Event Mohawk Mountain Fall Series]
[IronHike Mountain Athletes on multi-day elevation endurance Event Mohawk Mountain Ski Area Fall Series]
Curious about Spring 2026? Take a look. [https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/MohawkMtnSkiAreaCornwall/ironhikemohawkspring]
[IronHike Mountain Athlete earning every vertical foot on self-powered elevation endurance Event Mohawk Mountain Fall Series]
[IronHike Mountain Athletes on elevation endurance Event Mohawk Mountain Fall Series Cornwall CT]
WHAT TO KNOW
Mountain Athletes' Guide Mohawk Mountain
Everything you need to know about the course, the venue, training, gear, and what to expect on the Mountain.
Read the Mountain Athletes' Guide [https://www.ironhike.com/guide]
The FlexRelay Format
Each team member in the Trail Buddy or Trail Family Event has no minimum or maximum laps, mileage, elevation, or time on the course. Teams manage who is on the Mountain for how long and when, according to conditions, fitness levels, and the needs of the team.
Common Questions
DO I NEED TO BE A RUNNER? No. IronHike is a hiking Event. If you can walk up a mountain repeatedly, you can do this. Running is never required.
WHAT IF I CAN'T FINISH? The Mountain keeps no score. Every lap is earned. Every Mountain Athlete sets their own ceiling the Event ends when you decide it ends, or when the Final Bell rings.
Cancellations, Deferrals & Transfers
POLICY: No refunds, deferrals, or transfers between Series. Upon request, you may receive an 80% credit toward any future Event (no expiration). All sales final.
If you are unable to attend, we can provide a single-use coupon for 80% off any future registration with no expiration date. Transfers within the same Series are allowed on a case-by-case basis.
View Event Photos [https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/CT/MohawkMtnSkiAreaCornwall/ironhikemohawkfall]
IronHike Endurance Productions
Who We Are IronHike Endurance Productions is a veteran-owned endurance event Series built by US Army veterans who hike, coach, and compete. We produce elevation-based endurance events and multi-day mountain endurance events at Mohawk Mountain Ski Area in Cornwall, Connecticut. The Mohawk Mountain endurance event Series runs Spring and Fall each year. Our FlexRelay format lets Mountain Athletes compete Solo, as a Trail Buddy pair, or as a Trail Family of four. This is not a race endurance event. There is no podium, no finish line prize, and no gondola. Every foot of elevation gain is self-powered, earned one lap at a time, by athletes from 29 states and 3 countries and counting who came here to prove themselves right.
The Events IronHike offers seven elevation-based endurance events ranging from a 12-hour endurance event to an 84-hour endurance event, covering 7,140 to 72,590 feet of vertical gain at Mohawk Mountain in Cornwall, Connecticut. For athletes looking for a self-powered Everesting or an affordable Everesting alternative on the East Coast, IronHike is the answer. We are the leading 29029 alternative and Barkley Marathons alternative in the USA, and the Olympus Mons Ultra is ranked as one of the hardest ultra events in the world and the hardest endurance hiking event in the USA. The Answer the Bell Ultra is a backyard ultra on a mountain and a last person standing ultra. Our FlexRelay team endurance event format makes multi-day ultra endurance and vertical trail endurance accessible to athletes at every level.
The Tribe The IronHike Mountain Athlete Tribe is a shared suffering endurance community built from the ground up by veteran endurance sports athletes who believe that personal transformation happens on a mountain. Athletes from across the country and beyond register as Solo Mountain Athletes, Trail Buddy pairs, and Trail Family teams to earn every foot of elevation together. The IronHike Tribe spans 29 states and 3 countries and counting, supported by the veteran-owned Cadre who trek every Event alongside them. You show up, you belong, and you prove yourself right one lap at a time.
What Makes Us Different IronHike is a self-supported mountain ultra Series where every foot of elevation gain is earned under your own power. No gondola, no lift, no shortcuts. As a veteran-owned endurance event operating at Mohawk Mountain Ski Area in Cornwall, Connecticut, IronHike delivers East Coast ultra endurance at a level that rivals the hardest events in the world. We are the most affordable Everesting alternative and the most accessible 29029 alternative on the East Coast. Every Mountain Athlete who shows up leaves having earned something that cannot be bought, only proven.
The Place IronHike Fall 2026 takes place October 14 at Mohawk Mountain Ski Area in Cornwall, Connecticut. Self-powered Everesting Connecticut fall. Everesting New England October 2026. Elevation endurance event Connecticut fall. Multi-day mountain endurance event fall foliage. Mohawk Mountain endurance event October 2026. Endurance hiking event USA.
"prove yourself right about you"
Endurance Event Series where the only competitor is yesterday's you.
"Don't let the word Hike fool ya, these are trail runs you will power-hike for sure!"
Elena S . IronHike Kuwohi Finisher
Hard things are harder alone.
Buddies Half Off - Limited Time
50% off when you register with a Trail Buddy. Use code BUDDY50 at checkout. Half the price. Twice the suffering. All the proof.
No buddy yet? Register for any Buddy Event now. Your buddy completes their info on RunSignUp later at no extra cost.
Code BUDDY50. All Buddy Events. Any Series.
[IronHike Mountain Athlete on self-powered elevation endurance Event Mohawk Mountain Cornwall CT Fall Series]
[IronHike Mountain Athletes forming a new Tribe on multi-day vertical endurance Event Mohawk Mountain Fall Series]
29 states. 3 countries. Ages teens to 70s. This is who shows up.
First-time Mountain Athlete?
Start with Kuwohi
12 Hours . 15 Miles . 7,140' Gain
You have the base fitness if you can do any of these:
check mark button Hike 4 hours over hilly terrain
check mark button Complete a 5K, 10K, or trail run
check mark button Walk regularly and want a real challenge
Your pace is your pace. The Mountain doesn't judge. Neither does your Tribe. Register for Kuwohi [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=174122&eventId=1062365]
Seasoned Ultra Athlete?
72,590
Feet of Vertical Gain
The most of any ultra under 200 miles. On Earth.
Olympus Mons Ultra. The Hardest Ultra on Earth. Or Mars.
84 Hours . 152.5 Miles . 72,590' Gain
477 feet of vertical per mile . No flat miles . Powered by Skratch Labs
You've done the 100-milers. You've done the crazy ultras. You have never had this much vert. Nowhere close.
Only 3 finishers ever. To date. Register for Olympus Mons [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=174122&eventId=1062377]
Buddies Half Off code BUDDY50
Save at least $50 code REG50
Vets, Military & 1st Responders $70 off code BRAVE70
Trail Family of 4 save up to 25% per person code REG50
CHOOSE YOUR SUMMIT
SOLO. Go it alone, but surrounded by a Tribe.
TRAIL BUDDY. Partner up for shared endurance.
TRAIL FAMILY. A FlexRelay team of four tackling mileage and elevation together.
Each Event uses our FLEXRELAY FORMAT self-managed pacing, no minimum laps per person. Some Events require night trekking by headlamp. The down is not a gift. You own every descent.
KUWOHI 12-Hour | 15 Miles | 7,140' | The entry point. Your first vertical endurance Event in Connecticut.
Badass Rating
IronHikers Away: Sat, Oct 3 @ Noon | Final Bell: Sat, Oct 3 @ Midnight
SOLO $95/DAY with code REG50
BUDDIES HALF-OFF $59/DAY each with code BUDDY50
TRAIL FAMILY $96/DAY each built in
Solo [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=174122&eventId=1062365] Trail Buddy [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=174122&eventId=1062366] Trail Family [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=174122&eventId=1062367]
DOUBLE KUWOHI 24-Hour | 28+ Miles | 13,685' | A full day and night on the Mountain.
Badass Rating 1/2
IronHikers Away: Sat, Oct 3 @ Noon | Final Bell: Sun, Oct 4 @ Noon
SOLO $147/DAY with code REG50
BUDDIES HALF-OFF $70/DAY each with code BUDDY50
TRAIL FAMILY $123/DAY each built in
Solo [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=174122&eventId=1062368] Trail Buddy [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=174122&eventId=1062369] Trail Family [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=174122&eventId=1062370]
ANSWER THE BELL ULTRA - BASIC 24-Hour | 28.8 Miles | 14,400' | Backyard ultra format on a real Mountain.
Badass Rating
IronHikers Away: Sat, Oct 3 @ Noon | Final Bell: Sun, Oct 4 @ Noon
SOLO $197/DAY with code REG50
Solo only no FlexRelay team format
Solo [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=174122&eventId=1062363]
DENALI 48-Hour | 43+ Miles | 20,825' | Two days, two nights, no shortcuts.
Badass Rating 1/2
IronHikers Away: Fri, Oct 2 @ Noon | Final Bell: Sun, Oct 4 @ Noon
SOLO $333/DAY with code REG50
BUDDIES HALF-OFF $143/DAY each with code BUDDY50
TRAIL FAMILY $258/DAY each built in
Solo [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=174122&eventId=1062371] Trail Buddy [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=174122&eventId=1062372] Trail Family [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=174122&eventId=1062373]
EVEREST 72-Hour | 61+ Miles | 29,155' | The authentic self-powered Everesting alternative. The 29029 alternative where you earn every descent.
Badass Rating
IronHikers Away: Thu, Oct 1 @ Noon | Final Bell: Sun, Oct 4 @ Noon
SOLO $311/DAY with code REG50
BUDDIES HALF-OFF $132/DAY each with code BUDDY50
TRAIL FAMILY $239/DAY each built in
Solo [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=174122&eventId=1062374] Trail Buddy [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=174122&eventId=1062375] Trail Family [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=174122&eventId=1062376]
ANSWER THE BELL ULTRA - FULL 84-Hour | 100.8 Miles | 50,400' | On the hour. Every hour. Until you can't.
Badass Rating
IronHikers Away: Wed, Sept 30 @ Midnight | Final Bell: Sun, Oct 4 @ Noon
SOLO $229/DAY with code REG50
Solo only no FlexRelay team format
Solo [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=174122&eventId=1062364]
OLYMPUS MONS ULTRA 84-Hour | 152+ Miles | 72,590' | Named for the tallest volcano in the solar system. Recognized among the Top 4 Hardest Ultra Events in the World. Powered by Skratch Labs.
Badass Rating 1/2
IronHikers Away: Wed, Sept 30 @ Midnight | Final Bell: Sun, Oct 4 @ Noon
SOLO $289/DAY with code REG50
BUDDIES HALF-OFF $122/DAY each with code BUDDY50
TRAIL FAMILY $221/DAY each built in
Solo [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=174122&eventId=1062377] Trail Buddy [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=174122&eventId=1062378] Trail Family [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=174122&eventId=1062379]
NO PODIUM. NO RECORDS. NO AGE GROUP AWARDS. YOUR ONLY COMPETITION IS YESTERDAY'S VERSION OF YOU.
The Mountain keeps no score. You finish what you finish. That's enough.
YOUR FIRST SUMMIT OR THE HARDEST ENDURANCE EVENT ON EARTH.
BOTH LIVE HERE.
IronHike is a VETERAN-OWNED ELEVATION-BASED ENDURANCE EVENT Series and New England's premier vertical trail endurance event Series. No lifts. No shortcuts. No gondola. EARN EVERY UP AND EVERY DOWN. The self-powered Everesting alternative on the East Coast where you earn every descent.
If you've done 5Ks, half marathons, or weekend hikes and keep asking what's next this is what's next. No running required. If you can walk up a mountain repeatedly, you can do this.
You won't go up alone. The Tribe is already there at 2 AM, at the base, on the trail. SHARED SUFFERING BUILDS SOMETHING THAT FINISH-LINE MEDALS DON'T.
"The descent is harder than the climb. The mental battle is the real deal."
Marcus . IronHike Denali Finisher
[IronHike Mountain Athlete earning every descent on elevation endurance Event Mohawk Mountain Fall Series Cornwall CT]
[IronHike Trail Family FlexRelay team on elevation endurance Event Mohawk Mountain Fall Series Cornwall CT]
CHECK MARK BUTTON WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR FALL 2026 REGISTRATION
tent TENTING SPACE ON-MOUNTAIN. Included for you and up to 6 spectators at no extra charge.
BASE AREA SUPPORT STATION. Shade, fire pit, hydration, snacks, and Tribe camaraderie.
PERSONALIZED EVENT BIBS, SUMMIT TOKENS, FINISHER'S MEDALS, AND HATS.
CUSTOM TRAINING PLANS. Designed by Chaski Endurance Collective.
EXCLUSIVE MOHAWK MOUNTAIN ACCESS. For Athletes, teams, and spectators.
SKI PATROL MEDICAL SUPPORT. On-Mountain throughout the Event.
MOUNTAIN ATHLETE TRIBE COMMUNITY CALLS. Pre-Event preparation and post-Event connection.
FREE PARKING, SPECTATOR AREAS, AND RESTROOMS at Mohawk Mountain Ski Area.
A new Tribe. Bragging rights. Proof.
"One purpose: To crush that damn mountain. And we did."
Sara . IronHike Everest Finisher
[IronHike Mountain Athlete pushing personal limits on self-powered endurance Event Mohawk Mountain Fall Series]
[IronHike Mountain Athlete earning every vertical foot on self-powered elevation endurance Event Mohawk Mountain Fall Series]
FALL 2026 | WHEN AND WHERE
For four days, October 14, 2026, we rent MOHAWK MOUNTAIN SKI AREA IN CORNWALL, CONNECTICUT, so you can conquer IronHike. Fall in the LITCHFIELD HILLS means peak foliage, crisp mountain air, covered bridges draped in color, and farm-to-table harvests minutes from the Mountain. October is when the Mountain is at its most dramatic, and so is the Mountain Athlete in you.
VENUE / COURSE DETAILS MOHAWK MOUNTAIN
THE MOUNTAIN
Mohawk Mountain Ski Area, Cornwall, CT Built 1947 Full History [https://www.mohawkmtn.com/history/]
COURSE
Up and down Mohawk Mountain ski trail
Lap: 1.25 mi Gain/Loss per Lap: 595 ft
Summit: 1,600 ft Base: 920 ft
airplane NEAREST AIRPORTS
Bradley International (BDL) 1 hr 4 min Westchester (HPN) 60 min JFK / LGA / EWR 90 min
DRIVE TIMES
Hartford 1 hr Springfield 1 hr 16 min New York City 2 hr 20 min Boston 2 hr 35 min
RESOURCES
Drone Policy [https://www.mohawkmtn.com/drone-policy/] Lodging [https://www.mohawkmtn.com/attractions/area-lodging/] Dining [https://www.mohawkmtn.com/attractions/area-dining/] Outdoor Activities [https://www.mohawkmtn.com/get-outside/] Leaf Peeping [https://www.ctvisit.com/articles/connecticuts-foliage-tracker]
"If you want glamping, go somewhere else. IronHike is for the gritty."
Derek . IronHike Olympus Mons Athlete
[IronHike Mountain Athletes on veteran-owned multi-day endurance Event Mohawk Mountain Cornwall CT Fall Series]
[IronHike Mountain Athletes on multi-day vertical endurance Event Mohawk Mountain Ski Area Cornwall CT Fall Series]
"I thought I was signing up for an ultra. I ended up finding my Tribe."
Trail Mom . IronHike Denali Athlete
[IronHike Mountain Athlete pushing personal limits on self-powered vertical endurance Event Mohawk Mountain Fall Series]
[IronHike Mountain Athletes on multi-day elevation endurance Event Mohawk Mountain Ski Area Fall Series]
Curious about Spring 2026? Take a look. [https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/MohawkMtnSkiAreaCornwall/ironhikemohawkspring]
[IronHike Mountain Athlete earning every vertical foot on self-powered elevation endurance Event Mohawk Mountain Fall Series]
[IronHike Mountain Athletes on elevation endurance Event Mohawk Mountain Fall Series Cornwall CT]
WHAT TO KNOW
Mountain Athletes' Guide Mohawk Mountain
Everything you need to know about the course, the venue, training, gear, and what to expect on the Mountain.
Read the Mountain Athletes' Guide [https://www.ironhike.com/guide]
The FlexRelay Format
Each team member in the Trail Buddy or Trail Family Event has no minimum or maximum laps, mileage, elevation, or time on the course. Teams manage who is on the Mountain for how long and when, according to conditions, fitness levels, and the needs of the team.
Common Questions
DO I NEED TO BE A RUNNER? No. IronHike is a hiking Event. If you can walk up a mountain repeatedly, you can do this. Running is never required.
WHAT IF I CAN'T FINISH? The Mountain keeps no score. Every lap is earned. Every Mountain Athlete sets their own ceiling the Event ends when you decide it ends, or when the Final Bell rings.
Cancellations, Deferrals & Transfers
POLICY: No refunds, deferrals, or transfers between Series. Upon request, you may receive an 80% credit toward any future Event (no expiration). All sales final.
If you are unable to attend, we can provide a single-use coupon for 80% off any future registration with no expiration date. Transfers within the same Series are allowed on a case-by-case basis.
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IronHike Endurance Productions
Who We Are IronHike Endurance Productions is a veteran-owned endurance event Series built by US Army veterans who hike, coach, and compete. We produce elevation-based endurance events and multi-day mountain endurance events at Mohawk Mountain Ski Area in Cornwall, Connecticut. The Mohawk Mountain endurance event Series runs Spring and Fall each year. Our FlexRelay format lets Mountain Athletes compete Solo, as a Trail Buddy pair, or as a Trail Family of four. This is not a race endurance event. There is no podium, no finish line prize, and no gondola. Every foot of elevation gain is self-powered, earned one lap at a time, by athletes from 29 states and 3 countries and counting who came here to prove themselves right.
The Events IronHike offers seven elevation-based endurance events ranging from a 12-hour endurance event to an 84-hour endurance event, covering 7,140 to 72,590 feet of vertical gain at Mohawk Mountain in Cornwall, Connecticut. For athletes looking for a self-powered Everesting or an affordable Everesting alternative on the East Coast, IronHike is the answer. We are the leading 29029 alternative and Barkley Marathons alternative in the USA, and the Olympus Mons Ultra is ranked as one of the hardest ultra events in the world and the hardest endurance hiking event in the USA. The Answer the Bell Ultra is a backyard ultra on a mountain and a last person standing ultra. Our FlexRelay team endurance event format makes multi-day ultra endurance and vertical trail endurance accessible to athletes at every level.
The Tribe The IronHike Mountain Athlete Tribe is a shared suffering endurance community built from the ground up by veteran endurance sports athletes who believe that personal transformation happens on a mountain. Athletes from across the country and beyond register as Solo Mountain Athletes, Trail Buddy pairs, and Trail Family teams to earn every foot of elevation together. The IronHike Tribe spans 29 states and 3 countries and counting, supported by the veteran-owned Cadre who trek every Event alongside them. You show up, you belong, and you prove yourself right one lap at a time.
What Makes Us Different IronHike is a self-supported mountain ultra Series where every foot of elevation gain is earned under your own power. No gondola, no lift, no shortcuts. As a veteran-owned endurance event operating at Mohawk Mountain Ski Area in Cornwall, Connecticut, IronHike delivers East Coast ultra endurance at a level that rivals the hardest events in the world. We are the most affordable Everesting alternative and the most accessible 29029 alternative on the East Coast. Every Mountain Athlete who shows up leaves having earned something that cannot be bought, only proven.
The Place IronHike Fall 2026 takes place October 14 at Mohawk Mountain Ski Area in Cornwall, Connecticut. Self-powered Everesting Connecticut fall. Everesting New England October 2026. Elevation endurance event Connecticut fall. Multi-day mountain endurance event fall foliage. Mohawk Mountain endurance event October 2026. Endurance hiking event USA.
Races
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Answer the Bell Ultra - Basic - 28.8 Miles | 14,400' Elevation | 24 Hour
Sat 3rd October 2026 (12:00PM EDT)
$445.00
The IronHike Answer the Bell Basic Ultra is a relentless 24-hour endurance challenge where participants hike 1.2 miles with 600 feet of elevation gain and loss every hour, on the hour, for a full day. Its a concentrated test of grit, discipline, and strategyperfect for building resilience, raising funds with purpose, or proving to yourself that you can go the distance. Do you have what it takes to answer the bellfor 24 straight hours? -
Answer the Bell Ultra - Full - 100+ Miles | 50,400' Elevation | 84-Hour
Thu 1st October 2026 (12:00AM EDT)
$1,195.00
The IronHike Answer the Bell Full Ultra is a grueling multi-day endurance challenge where participants hike 1.2 miles with 600 feet of elevation gain and loss every hour, on the hour, for up to 84 hours straight. Totaling more than 100 miles and over 50,000 feet of vertical gain, its a punishing test of discipline, resilience, and strategybuilt for those who push past limits, embrace the grind, and turn suffering into purpose. Do you have what it takes to answer the bellfor 84 straight hours? -
Kuwohi - Individual
Sat 3rd October 2026 (12:00PM EDT)
$145.00
7,140 Feet Elevation Gain and Loss! No flat areas all up and all down. 12 Laps on Mohawk Mountain Trail. 12-hour event. -
Kuwohi - Trail Buddy (Team of 2)
Sat 3rd October 2026 (12:00PM EDT)
$238.00
7,140 Feet Elevation Gain and Loss! No flat areas all up and all down. 12 Laps on Mohawk Mountain Trail. 12-hour event. 2-Person FlexRelay. Your team manages the number of laps each Mountain Athlete does. No min or max laps per person. Perfect for teams of differing skill and fitness levels. One person pays the whole registration fee and the team settles up with each other, after the fact. (No separate checks). Each individual has to register after the first registration and fee is paid, to have each Mountain Athlete sign the event waiver. -
Kuwohi - Trail Family (Team of 3 or 4)
Sat 3rd October 2026 (12:00PM EDT)
$435.00
7,140 Feet Elevation Gain and Loss! No flat areas all up and all down. 12 Laps on Mohawk Mountain Trail. 12-hour event. 3 or 4-Person FlexRelay. Your team manages the number of laps each Mountain Athlete does. No min or max laps per person. Perfect for teams of differing skill and fitness levels. One person pays the whole registration fee and the team settles up with each other, after the fact. (No separate checks). Each individual has to register after the first registration and fee is paid, to have each Mountain Athlete sign the event waiver. -
Double Kuwohi - Individual
Sat 3rd October 2026 (12:00PM EDT)
$345.00
13,685 Feet Elevation Gain and Loss! No flat areas all up and all down. 23 Laps on Mohawk Mountain Trail. 24-hour event. -
Double Kuwohi - Trail Buddy (Team of 2)
Sat 3rd October 2026 (12:00PM EDT)
$566.00
13,685 Feet Elevation Gain and Loss! No flat areas all up and all down. 23 Laps on Mohawk Mountain Trail. 24-hour event. 2-Person FlexRelay. Your team manages the number of laps each Mountain Athlete does. No min or max laps per person. Perfect for teams of differing skill and fitness levels. One person pays the whole registration fee and the team settles up with each other, after the fact. (No separate checks). Each individual has to register after the first registration and fee is paid, to have each Mountain Athlete sign the event waiver. -
Double Kuwohi - Trail Family (Team of 3 or 4)
Sat 3rd October 2026 (12:00PM EDT)
$1,035.00
13,685 Feet Elevation Gain and Loss! No flat areas all up and all down. 23 Laps on Mohawk Mountain Trail. 24-hour event. 3 or 4-Person FlexRelay. Your team manages the number of laps each Mountain Athlete does. No min or max laps per person. Perfect for teams of differing skill and fitness levels. One person pays the whole registration fee and the team settles up with each other, after the fact. (No separate checks). Each individual has to register after the first registration and fee is paid, to have each Mountain Athlete sign the event waiver. -
Denali - Individual
Fri 2nd October 2026 (12:00PM EDT)
$1,050.00
20,825 Feet Elevation Gain and Loss! No flat areas all up and all down. 35 Laps on Mohawk Mountain Trail. 48-hour event. -
Denali - Trail Buddy (Team of 2)
Fri 2nd October 2026 (12:00PM EDT)
$1,722.00
20,825 Feet Elevation Gain and Loss! No flat areas all up and all down. 35 Laps on Mohawk Mountain Trail. 48-hour event. 2-Person FlexRelay. Your team manages the number of laps each Mountain Athlete does. No min or max laps per person. Perfect for teams of differing skill and fitness levels. One person pays the whole registration fee and the team settles up with each other, after the fact. (No separate checks). Each individual has to register after the first registration and fee is paid, to have each Mountain Athlete sign the event waiver. -
Denali - Trail Family (Team of 3 or 4)
Fri 2nd October 2026 (12:00PM EDT)
$3,150.00
20,825 Feet Elevation Gain and Loss! No flat areas all up and all down. 35 Laps on Mohawk Mountain Trail. 48-hour event. 3 or 4-Person FlexRelay. Your team manages the number of laps each Mountain Athlete does. No min or max laps per person. Perfect for teams of differing skill and fitness levels. One person pays the whole registration fee and the team settles up with each other, after the fact. (No separate checks). Each individual has to register after the first registration and fee is paid, to have each Mountain Athlete sign the event waiver. -
Everest - Individual
Thu 1st October 2026 (12:00PM EDT)
$1,295.00
29,155 Feet Elevation Gain and Loss! No flat areas all up and all down. 49 Laps on Mohawk Mountain Trail. 72-hour event. -
Everest - Trail Buddy (Team of 2)
Thu 1st October 2026 (12:00PM EDT)
$2,124.00
29,155 Feet Elevation Gain and Loss! No flat areas all up and all down. 49 Laps on Mohawk Mountain Trail. 72-hour event. 2-Person FlexRelay. Your team manages the number of laps each Mountain Athlete does. No min or max laps per person. Perfect for teams of differing skill and fitness levels. One person pays the whole registration fee and the team settles up with each other, after the fact. (No separate checks). Each individual has to register after the first registration and fee is paid, to have each Mountain Athlete sign the event waiver. -
Everest - Trail Family (Team of 3 or 4)
Thu 1st October 2026 (12:00PM EDT)
$3,885.00
29,155 Feet Elevation Gain and Loss! No flat areas all up and all down. 49 Laps on Mohawk Mountain Trail. 72-hour event. 3 or 4-Person FlexRelay. Your team manages the number of laps each Mountain Athlete does. No min or max laps per person. Perfect for teams of differing skill and fitness levels. One person pays the whole registration fee and the team settles up with each other, after the fact. (No separate checks). Each individual has to register after the first registration and fee is paid, to have each Mountain Athlete sign the event waiver. -
Olympus Mons Ultra - Powered by Skratch Labs - Individual
Thu 1st October 2026 (12:00AM EDT)
$1,495.00
72,590 Feet Elevation Gain and Loss! No flat areas all up and all down. 122 Laps on Mohawk Mountain Trail. 84-hour event. -
Olympus Mons Ultra - Powered by Skratch Labs - Trail Buddy (Team of 2)
Thu 1st October 2026 (12:00AM EDT)
$2,452.00
72,590 Feet Elevation Gain and Loss! No flat areas all up and all down. 122 Laps on Mohawk Mountain Trail. 84-hour event. 2-Person FlexRelay. Your team manages the number of laps each Mountain Athlete does. No min or max laps per person. Perfect for teams of differing skill and fitness levels. One person pays the whole registration fee and the team settles up with each other, after the fact. (No separate checks). Each individual has to register after the first registration and fee is paid, to have each Mountain Athlete sign the event waiver. -
Olympus Mons Ultra - Powered by Skratch Labs - Trail Family (Team of 3 or 4)
Thu 1st October 2026 (12:00AM EDT)
$4,485.00
72,590 Feet Elevation Gain and Loss! No flat areas all up and all down. 122 Laps on Mohawk Mountain Trail. 84-hour event. 3 or 4-Person FlexRelay. Your team manages the number of laps each Mountain Athlete does. No min or max laps per person. Perfect for teams of differing skill and fitness levels. One person pays the whole registration fee and the team settles up with each other, after the fact. (No separate checks). Each individual has to register after the first registration and fee is paid, to have each Mountain Athlete sign the event waiver.
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