IronHike Mohawk Mountain Fall 2026

Thursday, October 1, 2026 • Mohawk Mtn Ski Area, Cornwall, CT
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When is IronHike Mohawk Mountain Fall 2026?

IronHike Mohawk Mountain Fall 2026 takes place on Thursday, October 1, 2026 in Mohawk Mtn Ski Area, Cornwall, CT.

What distances does IronHike Mohawk Mountain Fall 2026 offer?

IronHike Mohawk Mountain Fall 2026 offers 17 events: Kuwohi - Trail Buddy (Team of 2), Kuwohi - Individual, Kuwohi - Trail Family (Team of 3 or 4), Double Kuwohi - Individual, Double Kuwohi - Trail Buddy (Team of 2), Double Kuwohi - Trail Family (Team of 3 or 4), Answer the Bell Ultra - Basic - 28.8 Miles | 14,400' Elevation | 24 Hour, Denali - Individual, Denali - Trail Buddy (Team of 2), Denali - Trail Family (Team of 3 or 4), Everest - Individual, Everest - Trail Family (Team of 3 or 4), Everest - Trail Buddy (Team of 2), Answer the Bell Ultra - Full - 100+ Miles | 50,400' Elevation | 84-Hour, Olympus Mons Ultra - powered by Skratch Labs ® - Individual, Olympus Mons Ultra - powered by Skratch Labs ® - Trail Buddy (Team of 2), Olympus Mons Ultra - powered by Skratch Labs ® - Trail Family (Team of 3 or 4).

Event Distance Price
Kuwohi - Trail Buddy (Team of 2) 15.0 mi $238.00 Register
Kuwohi - Individual 15.0 mi $145.00 Register
Kuwohi - Trail Family (Team of 3 or 4) 15.0 mi $435.00 Register
Double Kuwohi - Individual 28.75 mi $345.00 Register
Double Kuwohi - Trail Buddy (Team of 2) 28.75 mi $566.00 Register
Double Kuwohi - Trail Family (Team of 3 or 4) 28.75 mi $1035.00 Register
Answer the Bell Ultra - Basic - 28.8 Miles | 14,400' Elevation | 24 Hour 29.0 mi $445.00 Register
Denali - Individual 43.75 mi $1050.00 Register
Denali - Trail Buddy (Team of 2) 43.75 mi $1722.00 Register
Denali - Trail Family (Team of 3 or 4) 43.75 mi $3150.00 Register
Everest - Individual 61.25 mi $1295.00 Register
Everest - Trail Family (Team of 3 or 4) 61.25 mi $3885.00 Register
Everest - Trail Buddy (Team of 2) 61.25 mi $2124.00 Register
Answer the Bell Ultra - Full - 100+ Miles | 50,400' Elevation | 84-Hour 100.0 mi $1195.00 Register
Olympus Mons Ultra - powered by Skratch Labs ® - Individual 152.5 mi $1495.00 Register
Olympus Mons Ultra - powered by Skratch Labs ® - Trail Buddy (Team of 2) 152.5 mi $2452.00 Register
Olympus Mons Ultra - powered by Skratch Labs ® - Trail Family (Team of 3 or 4) 152.5 mi $4485.00 Register

How much does IronHike Mohawk Mountain Fall 2026 cost?

Registration for IronHike Mohawk Mountain Fall 2026 starts at $1035.00. Prices vary by event distance.

Where is IronHike Mohawk Mountain Fall 2026 held?

IronHike Mohawk Mountain Fall 2026 is held in Mohawk Mtn Ski Area, Cornwall, CT at 46 Great Hollow Road.

About IronHike Mohawk Mountain Fall 2026

Negative self-talk?
Silence it here.

💰 Individual registrations from $145. Veterans, Military & First Responders from any country from $75 with code brave70. All athletes get $50 off with code reg50.

💬 What others are saying about IronHike.

"Don't let the word Hike fool ya, these are trail runs you will power-hike for sure!"

Elena S. — IronHike Kuwohi Finisher.

"The descent is harder than the climb. The mental battle is the real deal."

Denali Participant, 2024.

"One purpose: To crush that damn mountain. And we did."

Everest Finisher, 2025.

"If you want glamping, go somewhere else. IronHike is for the gritty."

Olympus Mons Athlete, 2025.

"I thought I was signing up for an ultra. I ended up finding my tribe."

Patty M. — IronHike Denali Athlete.

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 days, October 1–4, 2026, we rent Mohawk Mountain Ski Area in Cornwall, Connecticut, so you can conquer IronHike.
Fall in the Litchfield Hills means peak foliage, crisp mountain air, covered bridges draped in color, and farm-to-table harvests minutes from the mountain.
October is when the mountain is at its most dramatic, and so is the Mountain Athlete in you.

🍂 Fall 2026. When and Where.

📍 Mohawk Mountain Ski Area46 Great Hollow Rd, Cornwall, Connecticut
🗓️ October 1–4, 2026Multi-day vertical trail endurance event
🚗 1.5 Hours from NYC & BostonEasy drive. Hard mountain.
✈️ 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
⛺ Tenting On-MountainIncluded with registration. Stay close to the action.

📅 Fall 2026 Event Schedule.

🕒 Olympus Mons Ultra
IronHikers Away: Wed, Sept 30 @ Midnight  |  Final Bell: Sun, Oct 4 @ Noon
🕒 Answer the Bell Full
IronHikers Away: Wed, Sept 30 @ Midnight  |  Final Bell: Sun, Oct 4 @ Noon
🕒 Everest
IronHikers Away: Thu, Oct 1 @ Noon  |  Final Bell: Sun, Oct 4 @ Noon
🕒 Denali
IronHikers Away: Fri, Oct 2 @ Noon  |  Final Bell: Sun, Oct 4 @ Noon
🕒 Double Kuwohi
IronHikers Away: Sat, Oct 3 @ Noon  |  Final Bell: Sun, Oct 4 @ Noon
🕒 Kuwohi
IronHikers Away: Sat, Oct 3 @ Noon  |  Final Bell: Sat, Oct 3 @ Midnight
🕒 Answer the Bell Basic
IronHikers Away: Sat, Oct 3 @ Noon  |  Final Bell: Sun, Oct 4 @ Noon

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.

💰 Get on the Mountain for Less.

💰 $50 Off All Registrations. Use code reg50 at checkout.
🎖️ Veterans, Military & First Responders from Any Country: $70 Off. Use code brave70 at checkout.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Trail Family FlexRelay: 4th Athlete Free. 3-person team registers, 4th athlete comes free.
💪 Solo starts as low as $75.

🗻 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®.

✅ What's Included in Your Fall 2026 Registration.

Tenting space on-mountain. 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 preparation 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.

IronHike. We're Different.

🍁 The IronHike Mohawk Mountain Fall 2026 endurance event takes place October 1–4, 2026 at Mohawk Mountain Ski Area, Cornwall, Connecticut — 1.5 hours from New York City and Boston. Fall in the Litchfield Hills means peak foliage, farm-to-table harvests, 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. Fall conditions on Mohawk Mountain, Cornwall, Connecticut make every lap a statement. No gondola, no lifts, no shortcuts. Welcome to the Mountain Athlete Tribe. This is IronHike.

US Military Veteran built, owned, and operated. 🇺🇸
Trail-proven and tribe-approved. 🥾
All rights reserved by IronHike Endurance Productions, LLC. © 2023 thru 2026. ⚖️ .

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Cancellations, Deferrals & Transfers Policy

Cancellations, Deferrals & Transfers

We do not offer refunds or deferrals. However, if you are unable to attend your registered event, we can provide you with a single-use coupon for 80% off any future registration. This coupon has no expiration date. The remaining 20% acts as a change fee to help cover the overhead and processing fees for both the event you missed and the one for which you are registering.  Transfers within the same series are allowed on a case-by-case basis. 

Course Details

Trail Name: Mohawk
Elevation Gain per Lap:  595’
Ascent Miles per Lap: 0.625
Descent Miles per Lap: 0.625
Total Miles per Lap: 1.250
 

Course Map

Event Schedule

We publish a Mountain Athletes' Guide (MAG) for each Event Series a few months before the Series, with a full detailed schedule.
You can download the latest version of the MAG here
https://www.ironhike.com/downloads#mountain-athlete-guide

Fees, Tax & Insurance

RunSignup's Fees

RunSignup's Sales Taxes

RegShield Event Insurance
The RegShield insurance premium is 8.1% of the registration cost (including processing fees) with a minimum insurance premium of $2.99 for registrations up to $24.99 and a minimum of $3.99 for registrations from $25.00 to $49.23. Premiums for registrations above $49.23 are 8.1%. Premiums in some states that apply surcharges may be slightly different.

FlexRelay Registration Help

When registering your participants for FlexRelay events, you may find these RunSignup.com articles helpful:

How to Create a Team During Registration

How to Join an Existing Team
 

FlexRelays

Here at IronHike, we use a "FlexRelay" format for each of our events. 
We call them "FlexRelays" because they are flexible.  Each team member, whether in the Trail Buddy or Trail Team event, has no minimum or maximum laps, mileage, elevation, or time on the course.  Teams manage who is on the mountain for how long and when according to conditions, fitness levels the needs of the team. 
 

Mohawk Mtn Ski Area

Mohawk Mountain is a Cornwall, Litchfield County, Connecticut ski area. It was built on the northwest slope of Mohawk Mountain by Walt Schoenknecht in 1947. It is a popular destination for day and night skiers, snowboarders, and off-season events.

Tenting

***IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU TENT CAMP AT THE VENUE
WE DO NOT SUPPLY TENTS, YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN TENT!!!  IF YOU DON'T HAVE A TENT, INVITE SOMEONE WHO DOES AND STAY WITH THEM - TENTING SPECTATORS ARE ALLOWED! :)
Tenting is complimentary for all Mountain Athletes and up to 6 spectators with you or your team.
All spectators, tenting or otherwise, must sign a waiver at the venue.
 
 

Training Plans

Download the training plan for your personal use.
Here - https://www.ironhike.com/downloads#training-plans
Chaski Endurance Collective was founded by professional endurance athlete, Tyler Andrews. Tyler is also the head coach at Chaski Endurance and some of his world records include Kilimanjaro, Aconcagua, Everest B.C., Mt Fuji, and the Inca Trail. Chaski has put together three comprehensive training plans tailored to prepare Mountain Athletes of varying levels for the exhilarating challenges of the IronHike Event Series. Whether you're a beginner venturing into the world of endurance events, an intermediate Mountain Athlete seeking to enhance performance, or an advanced endurance athlete pushing your limits, there's a program designed just for you.
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