Wilcox Wild Ultra 50K 2024

This 50K rugged trail run through the Adirondack Park Wilderness area will begin September 28, 2024 @ 6:30 am and end at 5:00 pm the same day. It is on beautiful trails, deep in the heart of the Wilcox Lake Wild Forest. There will be 2 well-stocked aid stations, miles 11.5 and 23 miles. There are lots of opportunities to filter water on this trail. Run takes you from Harrisburg Lake, to Wilcox Lake, out to Willis, then back the Murphy Trail to town of Hope Falls, back to Harrisburg Lake via the East Stony Creek Trail.

Previous Experience Required

DUE TO THE CHALLENGING LOGISTICS OF THIS EVENT, WE WILL BE ASKING ALL PARTICIPANTS TO PROVIDE RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND BE ADDED TO THE WAIT LIST SO THAT YOUR INFORMATION CAN BE REVIEWED. YOU WILL THEN BE ADDED FROM THE WAIT LIST AFTER REVIEW. WE ARE ALSO EXPECTING RUNNERS TO COMPLETE THIS RACE IN UNDER 10 HOURS 30 MINUTES.

Where to stay

The Pines Lakeside Canoe & Camping: Hipcamp in Stony Creek

Thomas Creek Campground Hadley Rd Stony Creek

Stony Creek Inn

Food, Merch and Prizes

All runners will receive a delicious catered post event BBQ

Race Specs

Distance: 31 miles, 50K
Race route: Lollipop
Start: Harrisburg Lake
Finish: Harrisburg Lake
Elevation Gain: 3028’
Elevation Loss: 3028’
Terrain: Mostly trail, minimal gravel and pavement


2 well stocked aid stations. Plenty of opportunity to filter water.

Event Schedule:

SEPTEMBER 27th: Bib pick up 4pm to 6pm. SEPTEMBER 28th: RACE DAY! Starts at 6:30AM, ENDS at 5:00PM. All runners will have 10.5 hours to complete the race.

Event's current local time: 1:23 AM ET