Climb It For Climate

Distances and entry

• 25K — $61.76
• 25K Hike — $61.76
• 8K — $34.64

About Climb It For Climate

Climb It For Climate is returning for another year in the Catskill Mountains at Belleayre Resort! Sitting just under 3,500ft, this formidable mountain offers epic views of the stunning Catskill High Peaks around every turn. Runners participating will have the option of a 25K or an 8K. Both the 25K & 8K are open to hikers! Donations are collected through registration & raffle for The Catskill Center.

The 25K course covers ~15 miles and 5,000+ ft of climbing and descending on difficult terrain. The 8K covers ~5 miles with 1,400ft of gain & descent on ski slopes on Belleayre proper.

Timeline

• Sunday Aug 8 — 6:00 AM: 25K Hiker Start

• Sunday Aug 8 — 7:30–9:00 AM: Race-Day Bib Pickup

• Sunday Aug 8 — 8:30 AM: 25K Runner Start

• Sunday Aug 8 — 9:30 AM: 8K Start

Weekend Schedule

• Friday Aug 6, 6–9 PM — Music on the Belle: Free music at Discovery Lodge, Belleayre Resort

• TBD — Shakeout Run

• TBD — Bib Pickup & Pre-Race Dinner

• TBD — Live Podcast

Awards

• Top male, female, and non-binary finishers

• Race finisher pin for all finishers

Aid Stations & Cutoffs (25K)

This is a cupless event — please bring your own hydration pack. Water & electrolyte mix available at start/finish and on course. Plant-based aid provided by Gnarly Nutrition.

• Aid #1 — Rider Hollow Trailhead | Cutoff: 11AM

• Aid #2 — McKenley Hollow Trailhead | Cutoff: 1PM

• Aid #3 — Sunset Lodge | No Cutoff

Aid Stations (8K)

• Aid #1 — 2.5 Miles at Sunset Lodge

Zero Carbon Event

This is a zero carbon event. A $1 carbon offset fee is included in your registration to offset the emissions from your personal travel to and from the event. We are excited to partner with Change Climate Project to support a carbon offset project we believe in. In addition, The Running Kind is collecting monetary donations for The Catskill Center.

Trail Mix Fund

The Trail Mix Fund pays the race registration fee for runners who cannot afford it or aren't sure they belong in the sport. Apply if you are part of the BIPOC or LGBTQ+ community or simply cannot afford the entry fee.

Shoe Donations

Gently worn, used, or new shoes are accepted for donation for Sneakers 4 Good. Funds raised will go to our nonprofit partner, The Catskill Center.