The Forge Quad -Athlon (Bike,Hike,Kayak,Run)
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From Willow Running
- Date Sat 27th June 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Old Forge, New York
- Price $138.80 - $191.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating adventure at The Forge Quad-Athlon, hosted by Willow Running on Saturday, June 27th, 2026, in the scenic Old Forge, New York! This unique event combines biking, hiking, kayaking, and running, offering participants a thrilling challenge across a total distance of approximately 26.5 miles. The Quad-Athlon kicks off with a 13-mile mountain and gravel bike ride on the picturesque Tobie Trail, followed by a 4.5-mile hike through the stunning Vista Mountain trails. Runners will then tackle a 2.6-mile trail run before transitioning to a peaceful 5.4-mile paddle down the serene Moose River, all before concluding with a celebratory one-mile run back to the George T. Hiltebrant Center.
This event is not only a fantastic test of endurance and skill but also a wonderful community gathering, capped off with a complimentary BBQ meal at Mountainside Smokehouse & Grill for all registered participants! With a limit of just 200 entrants, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss. Helmets are required for the biking segment, and life jackets are mandatory for kayaking, ensuring safety as you embark on this remarkable journey. So, mark your
This event is not only a fantastic test of endurance and skill but also a wonderful community gathering, capped off with a complimentary BBQ meal at Mountainside Smokehouse & Grill for all registered participants! With a limit of just 200 entrants, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss. Helmets are required for the biking segment, and life jackets are mandatory for kayaking, ensuring safety as you embark on this remarkable journey. So, mark your
Organiser's Description
We are excited to bring back for year #2 the unique fitness challenge we refer to as The Forge Quad-Athlon! If you are looking for a complete body and mind challenge, this might just be the ticket. This event will take place on Saturday, June 27th in Old Forge, NY. The Quad-Athlon will start and finish at the George T. Hiltebrant Center (201 North St., Old Forge, NY). You will ride, hike, paddle and run a total of 26.5 miles. The Quad-Athlon will start with a 13 mile mtn/gravel bike on the Tobie Trail (snowmobile trails). The bike is followed by a hike through the up and down trails on Vista Mountain for ~4.5 miles. After your adventurous hike you will then begin your 2.6 mile trail run on the Tobie Trail that will take you to Rondaxe Road where you will put your kayak in and start your 5.4 mile paddle down the beautiful Moose River. This portion of the Moose River is very calm with a slight current aiding your ride. The kayak leg exits onto North Street. After exiting your kayak you'll finish with a one mile run back to the Rec Center. Please check the website for updated course maps.
Technically the event doesn't end here...you will finish the amazing day of fun with a BBQ meal at Mountainside Smokehouse & Grill (5074 NY-28, Old Forge, NY) where your bike will be waiting for you. BBQ is free for all registered single entries. Vegan/Vegetarian options will be available as well.
We are limiting this event to 200 total participants so if this is something for you, please don't hesitate to register. There will be kayaks to rent for the day if needed, you will have to email us to let us know. For 2026 we be working with the Town of Webb High School Sports Booster Club for Kayak rentals @ $20.
Specific event details (logistics) will follow. The Quad-Athlon will start at 8:30am. You will bike, hike, run, kayak a combined total of ~25 miles (13m bike, 4.6M hike, ~3.6M running and 5.4M kayaking). Timer will close official timing at 2:30pm (6 hours), any finishers after that time can submit their finish times to be placed into the results.
HELMETS ARE REQUIRED TO BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BIKE RACE, YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO START WITHOUT A HELMET. LIFE JACKETS ARE REQUIRED FOR THE KAYAK.
Adventure awaits. Time to register, time to train!
Technically the event doesn't end here...you will finish the amazing day of fun with a BBQ meal at Mountainside Smokehouse & Grill (5074 NY-28, Old Forge, NY) where your bike will be waiting for you. BBQ is free for all registered single entries. Vegan/Vegetarian options will be available as well.
We are limiting this event to 200 total participants so if this is something for you, please don't hesitate to register. There will be kayaks to rent for the day if needed, you will have to email us to let us know. For 2026 we be working with the Town of Webb High School Sports Booster Club for Kayak rentals @ $20.
Specific event details (logistics) will follow. The Quad-Athlon will start at 8:30am. You will bike, hike, run, kayak a combined total of ~25 miles (13m bike, 4.6M hike, ~3.6M running and 5.4M kayaking). Timer will close official timing at 2:30pm (6 hours), any finishers after that time can submit their finish times to be placed into the results.
HELMETS ARE REQUIRED TO BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BIKE RACE, YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO START WITHOUT A HELMET. LIFE JACKETS ARE REQUIRED FOR THE KAYAK.
Adventure awaits. Time to register, time to train!
Races
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Quad-Athlon (Bike, Hike, Run, Kayak)
Incl. $8.80 Fee & Custom Hoodie, Finisher Medal, BBQ
Sat 27th June 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$138.80
Bike 13M Hike 4.5 Run 2.6M Kayak 5.4M Run 1M -
2 Person Quad-Athlon
Incl. $11.80 Fee & Two Custom Hoodies, 2 BBQ, 2 Finisher Medals
Sat 27th June 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$191.80
Preferred team split. Person 1 - Bike (13M)/Kayak (5.4M) Person 2 - Hike (4.5)/Run (2.6 plus final leg 1M)
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