IronHike Mohawk Mountain Fall 2026
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 Family (Team of 3 or 4), Kuwohi - Individual, Kuwohi - Trail Buddy (Team of 2), 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 - Trail Family (Team of 3 or 4), Everest - Individual, 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 ® - Trail Buddy (Team of 2), Olympus Mons Ultra - powered by Skratch Labs ® - Individual, Olympus Mons Ultra - powered by Skratch Labs ® - Trail Family (Team of 3 or 4).
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| Kuwohi - Trail Family (Team of 3 or 4) | 15.0 mi | $435.00 | Register |
| Kuwohi - Individual | 15.0 mi | $145.00 | Register |
| Kuwohi - Trail Buddy (Team of 2) | 15.0 mi | $238.00 | 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 - Trail Family (Team of 3 or 4) | 61.25 mi | $3885.00 | Register |
| Everest - Individual | 61.25 mi | $1295.00 | 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 ® - Trail Buddy (Team of 2) | 152.5 mi | $2452.00 | Register |
| Olympus Mons Ultra - powered by Skratch Labs ® - Individual | 152.5 mi | $1495.00 | 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
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Endurance Event Series where the only competitor is yesterday's you.
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29 states. 3 countries. Ages teens to 70s. This is who shows up.
✅ Hike 4 hours over hilly terrain
✅ Complete a 5K, 10K, or trail run
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💡 Solo only — no FlexRelay team format
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The Mountain keeps no score. You finish what you finish. That's enough.
Your first summit or the hardest endurance Event on Earth.
Both live here.
IronHike is a veteran-owned elevation-based 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 self-powered Everesting alternative on the East Coast — where you earn every descent.
If you've done 5Ks, half marathons, or weekend hikes and keep asking what's next — this is what's next. No running required. If you can walk up a mountain repeatedly, you can do this.
You won't go up alone. The Tribe is already there — at 2 AM, at the base, on the trail. Shared suffering builds something that finish-line medals don't.
💬 "The descent is harder than the climb. The mental battle is the real deal."
— Marcus · IronHike Denali Finisher
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✅ What's Included in Your Fall 2026 Registration
💬 "One purpose: To crush that damn mountain. And we did."
— Sara · IronHike Everest Finisher
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🍂 Fall 2026 | When and Where
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.
📍 Venue / Course Details — Mohawk Mountain
• Mohawk Mountain Ski Area, Cornwall, CT • Built 1947 • Full History
• Up and down Mohawk Mountain ski trail
• Lap: 1.25 mi • Gain/Loss per Lap: 595 ft
• Summit: 1,600 ft • Base: 920 ft
• Bradley International (BDL) — 1 hr 4 min • Westchester (HPN) — 60 min • JFK / LGA / EWR — 90 min
• Hartford — 1 hr • Springfield — 1 hr 16 min • New York City — 2 hr 20 min • Boston — 2 hr 35 min
💬 "If you want glamping, go somewhere else. IronHike is for the gritty."
— Derek · IronHike Olympus Mons Athlete
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💬 "I thought I was signing up for an ultra. I ended up finding my Tribe."
— Trail Mom · IronHike Denali Athlete
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💡 What to Know
Everything you need to know about the course, the venue, training, gear, and what to expect on the Mountain.
📖 Read the Mountain Athletes' GuideEach team member in the Trail Buddy or Trail Family 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, and the needs of the team.
Do I need to be a runner? No. IronHike is a hiking Event. If you can walk up a mountain repeatedly, you can do this. Running is never required.
What if I can't finish? The Mountain keeps no score. Every lap is earned. Every Mountain Athlete sets their own ceiling — the Event ends when you decide it ends, or when the Final Bell rings.
Policy: No refunds, deferrals, or transfers between Series. Upon request, you may receive an 80% credit toward any future Event (no expiration). All sales final.
If you are unable to attend, we can provide a single-use coupon for 80% off any future registration with no expiration date. Transfers within the same Series are allowed on a case-by-case basis.
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
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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.
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History: https://www.mohawkmtn.com/history/
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Course Description: Up and down Mohawk Mountain ski trail.
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Summit Distance: .625 miles
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Descent Distance: .625 miles
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Lap Distance: 1.25 miles
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Elevation Gain and Loss per Lap: 595 feet
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Basecamp Elevation: 920 feet
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Summit Elevation: 1,600 feet
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Drone Policy: https://www.mohawkmtn.com/drone-policy/
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Primary Airport: Bradley International Airport - 1 hr 4 min (44.5 miles)
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Major City Drive Times: Hartford, CT - 1 Hour | Springfield, MA - 1 Hour 16 Minutes | New York City, NY - 2 Hours 20 Minutes | Boston, MA - 2 Hours 35 Minutes
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Lodging: https://www.mohawkmtn.com/attractions/area-lodging/
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Outdoor Activities: https://www.mohawkmtn.com/get-outside/
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Dining: https://www.mohawkmtn.com/attractions/area-dining/
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Shopping: https://www.mohawkmtn.com/local-shops/
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Leaf Peeping: https://www.ctvisit.com/articles/connecticuts-foliage-tracker