Gardiner, NY, United States · Saturday, May 1, 2027

Fixed Distance 50 mi

Rock The Ridge 50-Mile Endurance Challenge

227 days away

80 km Distance

2,200 m Climbing

7.3 Grit · Hardcore

44.2301° N, 69.7753° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 28 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 24 hours 18:00 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Among the most forgiving 50 mi cut-offs we track. Measured against 455 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~226 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.

DUV results for the 2026 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, May

Daytime high 17°C

Night low 7°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 14 h 09 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 63 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

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

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 80 km of trail with 2,200 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes28 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition80 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles2,200 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 24 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

★★★★★ 4.5

Salomon

Aero Glide 4 Grvl

$159.95 ★★★★★ 4.5

Tailwind

Endurance Fuel

All-in-one calorie and electrolyte drink mix. 200 calories per serving.

$25 ★★★★★ 4.8

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

LEKI

Ultratrail FX.One

Ultra-light carbon folding poles (135g each) designed for mountain ultra racing.

$200 ★★★★★ 4.6

Petzl

NAO RL

1500-lumen reactive lighting headlamp with 15-hour runtime. Automatic brightness adjustment.

$150 ★★★★★ 4.7

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Course Notes

The Rock The Ridge course is set almost entirely on the carriage roads of Mohonk Preserve and the adjoining Minnewaska State Park. The course winds along well-maintained carriage roads, through lush forests and over ridgelines with magnificent vistas

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