Breakneck Point Marathon
Breakneck Point Marathon is a trail marathon and half marathon held in Beacon, United States, in May. Both distances start and finish at University Settlement Camp, near Beacon in New York State.
The marathon measures about 26.4 miles and carries roughly 9,000 feet of climbing and descent. The half marathon runs about 14.5 miles with around 4,800 feet of the same. The race is billed as one of the steepest trail courses in the country, with more vertical per mile than nearly any other.
Runners cover jeep tracks, narrow single-track and routes through a historic estate. The signature Breakneck Point climb is steep and exposed, and in places it needs hands as well as feet. The organiser stresses that the terrain suits experienced trail runners only.
Who it's for
A solid challenge for committed trail running athletes.
Good fit if you…
- have done a few events and want a real challenge
- want a choice of distances
Maybe not if you…
- want a big marquee event: this is a smaller, local-scale race
What should you know about Breakneck Point Marathon?
- Date
- Saturday, 8 May 2027
- Format
- Half Marathon · Marathon
How do you register for Breakneck Point Marathon?
Where does Breakneck Point Marathon take place?
Beacon, United States
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