It’s time to give meaning to mountain running!
Climb It For Climate is returning to the Catskill Mountains at Belleayre Resort! Sitting just under 3500ft, 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 being collected through registration & raffle for The Catskill Center.
august 16th 2026
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The 25K course covers around 16 miles and 5000+ ft of climbing and descending on difficult terrain. We are now offering a hiking option for more of the community to join us. It is highly recommended that runners and hikers download the course map before race day.
The 8K is a more approachable and friendly start to your journey in the mountains! It is on ski slopes on Belleayre proper.
course maps
25K hikers start at 6AM
25K runners start at 8:30AM
8K start at 9:30AM
25K elevation profile
8K elevation profile
about the event
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25K, 8K
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6AM Hiker start
8:30AM 25K start
9:30AM 8K start
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This is a zero carbon event, meaning we take into account the emissions released in relation to hosting this trail race. The Running Kind will be subsidizing the cost to offset the event, however there is a fee included in your registration specifically for this cost. This will offset the carbon emissions for your personal travel to and from the event. We are excited to partner with the Change Climate Project to support a carbon offset project we believe in. In addition to going zero carbon at this event, The Running Kind will be collecting monetary donations for The Catskills Center.
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HOKA
Who Gives A Crap
Salt Stick
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Aid #1 - 12PM
Rider Hollow Intersection - 1:30PM
Aid #2 - 2PM
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Gently worn, used or new shoes are accepted for donation for Sneakers 4 Good. Funds raised from the Sneakers 4 Good program will go to our nonprofit partner, The Catskill Center.
looking for support in training?
spring training camp
Join us on Memorial Day weekend for an epic two days of mental and physical training in the Catskills. Get a feel for the terrain and personalized coaching from our staff.
course preview & trail work
Join us for a preview of middle section of the 25K course on Balsam Mountain. The course preview will be followed by an afternoon of trail work on the course.
Date TBD.
saturday august 15
3pm shake out run
Join us for 2-3 miles on some easy cross country trails at Belleayre to shake things out. HOKA will be on site with demo shoes!
Meet at Discovery Lodge.
4:30pm bib pickup & pre-race dinner
We are bringing back our pre-race dinner in 2026. You can add this on to your registration for $25. There will be vegan and gluten free options. Hikers must pick up bibs here.
Location TBD.
6pm live podcast
While you are eating, we are bringing you an inside look from RD Aimee Kohler and several top contenders taking on the 25K.
Location TBD.
not running? get involved!
volunteer
Come join us on race day and be a part of helping us move the sport to zero carbon. Opportunities available before race day, day of event & post event.
Course Marking
Aid Station Support
Sweepers
Please email us with your availability & interest! Those that volunteer with us earn a future free race entry!
partner
Are you a business owner or part of a team? We want to have you involved in our event. We have opportunities for corporate partnership, discounts and volunteering.
Feel free to also utilize this to share sustainable brands with us that you would like to see at this event! We are excited to continue engaging the Catskill community at Climb It For Climate.
