Name: IronHike Series - Fall '26
Start: 2026-10-01
End: 2026-10-04
Location: Mohawk Mtn Ski Area, Cornwall, Connecticut

About the Event

IronHike: The Mountain Comes to You

For four epic days, we rent a mountain—so you can conquer IronHike.

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 team of four tackling mileage and elevation together.

Each event spans 12, 24, 48, 72, or 84 hours, with self-managed pacing, hydration, and sleep in our FlexRelay format.
Some events require night trekking by headlamp.

Event Schedule

Olympus Mons – Wed, Sep 30, 2026, Midnight → Sun, Oct 4, 2026, Noon
(NEW!) Answer the Bell Ultra - Full – Wed, Sep 30, 2026, Midnight → Sun, Oct 4, 2026, Noon
Everest – Thu, Oct 1, 2026, Noon → Sun, Oct 4, 2026, Noon
Denali – Fri, Oct 2, 2026, Noon → Sun, Oct 4, 2026, Noon
Double Kuwohi – Sat, Oct 3, 2026, Noon → Sun, Oct 4, 2026, Noon
(NEW!) Answer the Bell Ultra - Basic – Sat, Oct 3, 2026, Noon → Sun, Oct 4, 2026, Noon
Kuwohi – Sat, Oct 3, 2026, Noon → Midnight

What’s Included in Your Registration

Exclusive access – For you, your team & your spectators.
Challenging, scenic day-and-night course – Rugged terrain designed to test endurance.
Tenting space – Provided for you & up to 6 spectators at no extra charge.
Base area pop-up staging – Set up your support station.
Support station – Shade, fire pit, hydration, snacks, and tribe camaraderie.
Custom training plans – Designed by Chaski Endurance Collective.
Personalized event bibs, summit tokens, finisher’s medals & hats.
Exclusive Mountain Athlete Tribe Community Calls – Build connections & share insights.
Ski patrol medical support – Ensuring safety throughout the event.
Free parking, spectator area & restrooms.
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.
Push past personal limits & experience true transformation.

How It Works

Summit, descend, repeat – Reach the elevation equivalent of your event’s namesake mountain.
Hike or run – Solo or in the FlexRelay format with your trail buddy or trail family.
Self-manage – Rest, pace, fuel, and hydration are all part of the challenge.

7 Epic Events

12-hour | 15 miles | Kuwohi
24-hour | 28+ miles | Double Kuwohi
24-hour | 28+ miles | Answer the Bell Ultra - Basic (NEW!)
48-hour | 43+ miles | Denali
72-hour | 61+ miles | Everest
84-hour | 152+ miles | Olympus Mons Ultra
84-hour | 100+ miles | Answer the Bell Ultra - Full (NEW!)

Choose Harder. Choose Your Summit.

Are you ready? This is IronHike. Take the leap. Change your story. Redefine yourself.

Races Offered

Answer the Bell Ultra - Full - 100+ Miles | 50,400' Elevation | 84-Hour

Oct 01, 2026

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Distance — 100 Miles

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Olympus Mons Ultra - powered by Skratch Labs ® - Individual

Oct 01, 2026

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Distance — 152.5 Miles

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Olympus Mons Ultra - powered by Skratch Labs ® - Trail Buddy (Team of 2)

Oct 01, 2026

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Distance — 152.5 Miles

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Olympus Mons Ultra - powered by Skratch Labs ® - Trail Family (Team of 3 or 4)

Oct 01, 2026

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Distance — 152.5 Miles

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Everest - Individual

Oct 01, 2026

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Distance — 61.25 Miles

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Everest - Trail Buddy (Team of 2)

Oct 01, 2026

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Distance — 61.25 Miles

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Everest - Trail Family (Team of 3 or 4)

Oct 01, 2026

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Distance — 61.25 Miles

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Denali - Individual

Oct 02, 2026

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Distance — 43.75 Miles

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Denali - Trail Buddy (Team of 2)

Oct 02, 2026

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Distance — 43.75 Miles

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Denali - Trail Family (Team of 3 or 4)

Oct 02, 2026

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Distance — 43.75 Miles

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Answer the Bell Ultra - Basic - 28.8 Miles | 14,400' Elevation | 24 Hour

Oct 03, 2026

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Distance — 29 Miles

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Double Kuwohi - Individual

Oct 03, 2026

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Distance — 28.75 Miles

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Double Kuwohi - Trail Buddy (Team of 2)

Oct 03, 2026

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Distance — 28.75 Miles

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Double Kuwohi - Trail Family (Team of 3 or 4)

Oct 03, 2026

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Distance — 28.75 Miles

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Kuwohi - Individual

Oct 03, 2026

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Distance — 15 Miles

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Kuwohi - Trail Buddy (Team of 2)

Oct 03, 2026

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Distance — 15 Miles

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Kuwohi - Trail Family (Team of 3 or 4)

Oct 03, 2026

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Distance — 15 Miles

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Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Mohawk Mtn Ski Area, Cornwall.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 7.6° / 16.3°

wb_sunny 4.3° / 13.5°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 11.7 /

water_drop 74.4%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 7.6° / 16.3°

wb_sunny 4.3° / 13.5°

air 11.7 km/h

water_drop 74.4%

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IronHike Series - Fall '26

About the Event

IronHike: The Mountain Comes to You

For four epic days, we rent a mountain—so you can conquer IronHike.

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 team of four tackling mileage and elevation together.

Each event spans 12, 24, 48, 72, or 84 hours, with self-managed pacing, hydration, and sleep in our FlexRelay format. Some events require night trekking by headlamp.

Event Schedule

Olympus Mons – Wed, Sep 30, 2026, Midnight → Sun, Oct 4, 2026, Noon

(NEW!) Answer the Bell Ultra - Full – Wed, Sep 30, 2026, Midnight → Sun, Oct 4, 2026, Noon

Everest – Thu, Oct 1, 2026, Noon → Sun, Oct 4, 2026, Noon

Denali – Fri, Oct 2, 2026, Noon → Sun, Oct 4, 2026, Noon

Double Kuwohi – Sat, Oct 3, 2026, Noon → Sun, Oct 4, 2026, Noon

(NEW!) Answer the Bell Ultra - Basic – Sat, Oct 3, 2026, Noon → Sun, Oct 4, 2026, Noon

Kuwohi – Sat, Oct 3, 2026, Noon → Midnight

What’s Included in Your Registration

Exclusive access – For you, your team & your spectators.

Challenging, scenic day-and-night course – Rugged terrain designed to test endurance.

Tenting space – Provided for you & up to 6 spectators at no extra charge.

Base area pop-up staging – Set up your support station.

Support station – Shade, fire pit, hydration, snacks, and tribe camaraderie.

Custom training plans – Designed by Chaski Endurance Collective.

Personalized event bibs, summit tokens, finisher’s medals & hats.

Exclusive Mountain Athlete Tribe Community Calls – Build connections & share insights.

Ski patrol medical support – Ensuring safety throughout the event.

Free parking, spectator area & restrooms.

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.

Push past personal limits & experience true transformation.

How It Works

Summit, descend, repeat – Reach the elevation equivalent of your event’s namesake mountain.

Hike or run – Solo or in the FlexRelay format with your trail buddy or trail family.

Self-manage – Rest, pace, fuel, and hydration are all part of the challenge.

7 Epic Events

12-hour | 15 miles | Kuwohi

24-hour | 28+ miles | Double Kuwohi

24-hour | 28+ miles | Answer the Bell Ultra - Basic (NEW!)

48-hour | 43+ miles | Denali

72-hour | 61+ miles | Everest

84-hour | 152+ miles | Olympus Mons Ultra

84-hour | 100+ miles | Answer the Bell Ultra - Full (NEW!)

Choose Harder. Choose Your Summit.

Are you ready? This is IronHike. Take the leap. Change your story. Redefine yourself.

Races Offered

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)

Everest - Individual

Everest - Trail Buddy (Team of 2)

Everest - Trail Family (Team of 3 or 4)

Denali - Individual

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Denali - Trail Family (Team of 3 or 4)

Answer the Bell Ultra - Basic - 28.8 Miles | 14,400' Elevation | 24 Hour

Double Kuwohi - Individual

Double Kuwohi - Trail Buddy (Team of 2)

Double Kuwohi - Trail Family (Team of 3 or 4)

Kuwohi - Individual

Kuwohi - Trail Buddy (Team of 2)

Kuwohi - Trail Family (Team of 3 or 4)

Weather Overview

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