Mohawk Mountain Race

Mohawk Mountain Race takes place in Cornwall, Connecticut, on October 11, 2026, organized by Steep Endurance. The trail marathon (26.2 miles) and half marathon (13.1 miles) both start at 7:00 a.m., the 5K goes off at 8:00 a.m. and the 10K at 8:30 a.m., with all four courses on the trails of Mohawk Mountain.

Northwest Connecticut in mid-October means fall foliage at its best and trails that climb steadily through hardwood forest. The marathon is a demanding mountain effort and a fine preparation for a first 50K, while the half marathon is well suited to road runners who want to discover trail racing on real hills. The 10K and 5K keep the day open to beginners and families. Because the organizer's name says it all, treat elevation as the main variable in your preparation: for the marathon, plan 16 weeks with long runs on hilly ground reaching 20 miles, and for the half, 12 weeks with weekly hill repeats. Practice downhill running to protect your quads, and dress for a cold early start that warms up as the morning goes on.