Swain Mountain Race

Swain Mountain RaceThe Suffer Fest known as Swain Mountain Race is Back on August 5th!!!  SMR is a mountain/trail race that will cover approximately 6.5miles up and down the Swain Ski Slopes with nearly 2500ft of elevation gain.  This race won’t be easy but we can promise it will be epic with lots and lots of steep climbs and descents, so embrace the challenge.  The race course consists of 2 Loops, the first loop is approximately 1.8miles and climbs mile sweep.  The second loop is approximately 4.8 miles and ascends up some of Swains most challenging climbs including Clark and Upper Robinson.  Post race cheer in runner with pizza and beers. USATF Niagara Mountain Championships     Swain Mountain Race will serve as the 2023 USATF Niagara Open and Masters Mountain Association Championships.  The race will also be part of the 2023 USATF Niagara Runner Of The Year Series and Team Grand Prix Series.  Due to the sanctioning of this USATF event and hosting the Association Championship Hiking poles are prohibited.  Any 2023 USATF member will receive a $5 discount when you use your membership number when pre-registering online. RegistrationFebruary 5th Registration:  $35Packet PickupRace Day at the swain ski resort630am - 8:15 am
Race starts at 8:30am!!! 
USATF Niagara Overall Awards (Must be a 2023 USATF Niagara Member)   Overall (M/F)TBAMasters (M/F)TBA
USATF Niagara TeamsThe winning USATF Niagara teams top 5 scoring members will receive free entry in the 2024 Swain Mountain Race.  Team divisions:  Open Men, Open Women, Masters Men, Masters Women (open teams will be scored by time, masters teams will be scored by age grading)Swain Mountain Race Age Group Awards
Top 3 (M/F):  19 & U, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
Robinson Climb:  The Robinson Climb consists of Upper and Lower Robinson which is the race final climb and is one of Swains most challenging climbs.  We will have split mats down at the bottom and top of the climb.  The Fastest Male and Female that runs this climb will win a pair of trail shoes from Topo.  Robinson is approximately .35miles with 500ft+ of gain, its average grade is 25%.  Not the hardest and steepest climb in the world but it will be a challenge!! 
Association Medals will be awarded for overall and age group winners competing in the 2023 USATF Niagara Mountain Running Championships!
SponsorsUSATF Niagara Rochester Running CompanyBergen EliteOnce Again Nut ButterTopo