IronHike Mohawk Mountain Spring 2026

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From IronHike Endurance Productions

  • Date Thu 4th June 2026 - Sun 7th June 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 Spring 2026, hosted by IronHike Endurance Productions! This exhilarating endurance event runs from June 4 to June 7, 2026, at the stunning Mohawk Mountain Ski Area in Cornwall, Connecticut, just 1.5 hours from both New York City and Boston. Participants can choose from a variety of race distances, including the 12-hour Kuwohi at 15 miles with 7,140 feet of elevation gain, all the way up to the grueling 84-hour Olympus Mons Ultra, which challenges athletes to conquer over 152 miles and an impressive 72,590 feet of vertical gain.

IronHike is not just a race; it's a journey of personal transformation, inviting both seasoned ultra runners and first-time mountain athletes to push their limits in a supportive community. With a unique FLEXRELAY format, you can tackle the challenge solo or team up with friends, experiencing the thrill of self-powered endurance in the breathtaking Litchfield Hills, where blooming trails and farm-to-table dining await. Take advantage of special registration discounts, including $50 off for all athletes and additional savings for veterans and military participants. Whether you're seeking to redefine yourself

Organiser's Description

YOUR STORY DOESN'T WRITE ITSELF. THIS IS WHERE IT STARTS.

Individual registrations from $145. Veterans & Military from $75 with code BRAVE70. All athletes get $50 OFF with code REG50.

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT IRONHIKE.

"This mountain broke me down and built me back up. When I finished, I felt invincible, but humbled and full of gratitude."

Coach Jason. IronHike Olympus Mons Finisher.

"From the moment I got to the mountain and met 2 of the founders, I realized I had indeed gained a whole new family. Or as John would say, Tribe."

Tasha. IronHike Everest Finisher.

"This is much harder than we thought it would be. We get no rides down. This event is worth every penny."

The Tribe. IronHike Mountain Athletes.

Every one of them showed up with doubt. Every one of them left with proof. You already know you want this. The only question is which summit is yours.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Start Here.

YOUR FIRST SUMMIT OR THE HARDEST ENDURANCE EVENT ON EARTH. BOTH LIVE HERE.

IronHike is a VETERAN-OWNED ELEVATION 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 MOUNTAIN COMES TO YOU._

For four epic days, June 47, 2026, we rent MOHAWK MOUNTAIN SKI AREA IN CORNWALL, CONNECTICUT, so you can conquer IronHike. Spring in the LITCHFIELD HILLS means blooming trails, crisp mountain air, covered bridges, and farm-to-table dining minutes from the mountain. The region wakes up in June and so does the Mountain Athlete in you.

SPRING 2026. WHEN AND WHERE.

Mohawk Mountain Ski Area46 Great Hollow Rd, Cornwall, Connecticut
June 47, 2026Multi-day vertical trail endurance event
1.5 Hours from NYC & BostonEasy drive. Hard mountain.
airplane Nearest AirportsBradley Int'l (BDL) 45 min . Westchester (HPN) 60 min . JFK/LGA/EWR 90 min
Stay NearbyCornwall Inn, Litchfield Inn, and B&Bs in the Litchfield Hills within 15 minutes
tent Tenting On-MountainIncluded with registration. Stay close to the action.

CHOOSE YOUR PATH TO THE 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 spans 12, 24, 48, 72, or 84 hours with self-managed pacing in our FLEXRELAY FORMAT. Some events require NIGHT TREKKING BY HEADLAMP. The down is not a gift, you own every descent.

STAR LIMITED TIME OFFERS.

ALL ATHLETES: Get $50 off with code REG50
MILITARY, VETERANS & FIRST RESPONDERS: Get $70 off with code BRAVE70

CHOOSE YOUR SUMMIT.

KUWOHI, 12-Hour | 15 Miles | 7,140' | The entry point. Your first vertical endurance event in Connecticut.
DOUBLE KUWOHI, 24-Hour | 28+ Miles | 13,685' | A full day and night on the mountain.
ANSWER THE BELL ULTRA - BASIC, 24-Hour | 28.8 Miles | 14,400' | Backyard ultra format on a real mountain.
DENALI, 48-Hour | 43+ Miles | 20,825' | Two days, two nights, no shortcuts.
EVEREST, 72-Hour | 61+ Miles | 29,155' | The authentic self-powered Everesting alternative. The 29029 alternative where you earn every descent.
ANSWER THE BELL ULTRA - FULL, 84-Hour | 100.8 Miles | 50,400' | On the hour. Every hour. Until you can't.
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.

SPRING EVENT SCHEDULE.

OLYMPUS MONS, Wed, June 3 @ Midnight (Starts Wed Night)
ANSWER THE BELL FULL, Wed, June 3 @ Midnight (Starts Wed Night)
EVEREST, Thu, June 4 @ Noon
DENALI, Fri, June 5 @ Noon
DOUBLE KUWOHI, Sat, June 6 @ Noon
KUWOHI / ANSWER THE BELL BASIC, Sat, June 6 @ Noon

CHECK MARK BUTTON WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR REGISTRATION.

tent TENTING SPACE, 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 prep and post-event connection.
FREE PARKING, SPECTATOR AREAS, AND RESTROOMS at Mohawk Mountain Ski Area
A new tribe. Bragging rights. Proof.

NOT A RACE. A JOURNEY.

NO PODIUM. NO RECORDS. NO AGE GROUP AWARDS.
YOUR ONLY COMPETITION: yesterday's version of you.
SUMMIT, DESCEND, REPEAT, reach the elevation equivalent of your event's namesake mountain. Self-manage your rest, pace, fuel, and hydration. That's all part of the journey.

CHOOSE HARDER. CHOOSE YOUR SUMMIT.

Are you ready? THIS IS IRONHIKE. Take the leap. Change your story. Redefine yourself.

The IRONHIKE MOHAWK MOUNTAIN SPRING 2026 endurance event takes place June 47, 2026 at MOHAWK MOUNTAIN SKI AREA, CORNWALL, CONNECTICUT, 1.5 hours from New York City and Boston. Spring in the LITCHFIELD HILLS means blooming trails, farm-to-table dining, historic covered bridges, and charming New England towns minutes from the mountain.

Built around the FLEXRELAY FORMAT, solo or team, 12 to 84 hours, 7,140' to 72,590' of SELF-POWERED VERTICAL GAIN, every foot earned on your terms. IronHike is a VETERAN-OWNED ELEVATION ENDURANCE EVENT SERIES and NEW ENGLAND'S PREMIER MOUNTAIN ENDURANCE EVENT SERIES.

Whether you are a FIRST-TIME MOUNTAIN ATHLETE or a seasoned ultra competitor, IronHike meets you at your limit and asks for more. The OLYMPUS MONS ULTRA is recognized among the Top 4 Hardest Ultra Events in the World. Unlike traditional EVERESTING FORMATS, IronHike Mountain Athletes own every descent, the down is not a gift. The authentic SELF-POWERED EVERESTING ALTERNATIVE IN CONNECTICUT and the 29029 ALTERNATIVE IN NEW ENGLAND. CORNWALL, CONNECTICUT is your mountain. Welcome to the Mountain Athlete Tribe. This is IronHike.

Curious about Fall 2026?
Take a look.

Proudly Veteran-Owned and Operated. Mountain-Tested. Tribe-Approved.

Races

  • Answer the Bell Ultra - Basic - 28.8 Miles | 14,400' Elevation | 24 Hour

    Sat 6th June 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 4th June 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 6th June 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 6th June 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 6th June 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 6th June 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 6th June 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 6th June 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 5th June 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 5th June 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 5th June 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 4th June 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 4th June 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 4th June 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 4th June 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 4th June 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 4th June 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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