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Wilcox Wild

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Wilcox Wild race photoStony Creek
US
Peter Flass, CC BY 4.0Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
Race date Sep expected
September 2027
City · Distance
Stony Creek · 50km
Entry fee
$150From the 2026 edition
2027Date September 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Sep 6, 2026 · Entry ~ Aug 23, 2026 · Entry fee $150 · Start 06:30
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 8, 2026
Wilcox Wild race photo
Peter Flass, CC BY 4.0
Wilcox Wild race photo
Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Wilcox Wild — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

This is a 50K trail race through the wilderness of Adirondack Park.

It starts at 6:30 AM on September 6, 2026, and the cutoff is 5:00 PM the same day.

The course goes deep into the Wilcox Lake Wild Forest, with three aid stations at the 11.5-mile, 23-mile, and 26-mile marks.

Runners can filter and refill water at various points along the course.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Wilcox Wild runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Wilcox Wild — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2026 edition
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Wilcox Wild course map and elevation

The 50km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 06:30
not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.

START

Harrisburg Lake, Stony Creek, NY

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Harrisburg Lake

Finish · Google Maps
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The course is laid out as a lollipop course, starting and finishing at Harrisburg Lake.

It follows the East Stony Creek Trail to Hope Falls, then continues via the Murphy Trail past Willis Lake and Wilcox Lake before returning to Harrisburg Lake.

Total elevation gain and loss are each about 3,028 feet (923m), and the surface is mostly trail.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Wilcox Wild race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startHarrisburg Lake trailhead (via Harrisburg Road), Wilcox Lake Wild Forest, Stony Creek, NY — no public transit
  • Getting to the finishSame location — Harrisburg Lake trailhead, Stony Creek, NY
  • IC cardStony Creek, New York is a rural Adirondacks venue with no dedicated transit card system; this is a…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Harrisburg Lake trailhead (via Harrisburg Road), Wilcox Lake Wild Forest, Stony Creek, NY — no public transit

Lollipop-loop course starts and finishes at Harrisburg Lake. Access via the public right-of-way parking area at the western end of Harrisburg Road.

Remote Adirondack wilderness forest — no public transit, car access only. Start/finish confirmed on official wilcoxwild.com site; parking-lot address/detail from secondary sources (andyarthur.org, cnyhiking.com).

Remote wild forest venue, no public transit.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same location — Harrisburg Lake trailhead, Stony Creek, NY

Course finishes back at Harrisburg Lake after passing Hope Falls, Willis Lake, and Wilcox Lake.

Map

IC card

Stony Creek, New York is a rural Adirondacks venue with no dedicated transit card system; this is a car-access-only race with no nearby public transit.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

September in Stony Creek — an average of 15°C, a good temperature for chasing a fast time.

Your body temperature drops quickly while waiting at the start, so wear a disposable outer layer and take it off just before the gun.

A processing fee ($13.25) is added separately at checkout for Entry fee.

Public transportation does not reach the race venue.

Driving your own car or renting a car are the only practical options.

Ultras are decided by fueling and foot care, not speed.

Break in your shoes and socks well before race day, and if there are nighttime sections, bring spare batteries for your headlamp.

The 06:30 start is early.

Working backward from wake-up, breakfast, and travel, staying near start line the night before is more convenient.

Times are local to Stony Creek. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on mapEating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Stony Creek with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Total cost and budget for Wilcox Wild

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

ChecklistLocal eSIM · Trip.comFlight delay or cancellation compensation · AirHelpPace calculator

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Runner stories and questions about Wilcox Wild

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Stony Creek runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Wilcox Wild

FAQ
When does Wilcox Wild 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in September 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sun, September 6, 2026.

How much is the Wilcox Wild 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $150.

What distances does Wilcox Wild 2027 offer?

Ultra. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Wilcox Wild 2027 start?

The race starts at 06:30. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Wilcox Wild 2027 start?

Harrisburg Lake, Stony Creek, NY. (From the 2026 edition)

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