Coal Miner

Race completed

161 km Distance

not publishedn/a Climbing

8.1 est Grit · Hardcore

Calculated from 161 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 8.1 as a floor, not a verdict.

40.7998° N, 73.6510° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Field size ~4 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (50mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, September

Daytime high 25°C

Night low 14°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 12 h 40 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 76 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

By UltraHub Expert

🥤 nutrition

For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

By UltraHub Expert

Gear for this race

Chosen for 161 km of trail.

Trail Running Shoes161 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race NutritionPast 161 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 161 km, without the bounce.
Headlamps161 km almost certainly means running into the night.
AccessoriesChafe and blisters end more 161 km races than fitness does.

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

★★★★★ 4.5

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

Maurten