Iron Hike – Fall Olympus Mons Ultra Trail Marathon Relay – powered by Skratch Labs ® – 152+ Miles | 72,590′ Elevation | 84-Hour | Run, Hike or Walk 2026 — Cornwall, CT
This is a 152-mile ultra trail marathon relay starting at midnight on October 1st at Mohawk Mountain Ski Area in Cornwall, Connecticut. The Iron Hike Fall Olympus Mons Ultra combines running, hiking, and walking over an 84-hour window with 72,590 feet of elevation gain. As a relay format, teams rotate through the course, making it accessible for athletes who want to tackle an ultra-distance event without running the entire distance solo. The race is free to enter, powered by Skratch Labs. Given the substantial elevation and extended time limit, participants should prepare for mixed terrain and variable conditions across the autumn mountain environment. This relay structure allows endurance athletes to compete at their own intensity while contributing to a team effort across the demanding mileage and vertical.
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Iron Hike – Fall Olympus Mons Ultra Trail Marathon Relay – powered by Skratch Labs ® – 152+ Miles | 72,590′ Elevation | 84-Hour | Run, Hike or Walk 2026 — Cornwall, CT
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 1.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Cornwall, CT. A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing. Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it, and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run 5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no additional coverage needed.
- Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
- Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
- Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
- Emergency medical up to $250,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Iron Hike – Fall Olympus Mons Ultra Trail Marathon Relay – powered by Skratch Labs ® – 152+ Miles | 72,590′ Elevation | 84-Hour | Run, Hike or Walk 2026 — Cornwall, CT?
Iron Hike – Fall Olympus Mons Ultra Trail Marathon Relay – powered by Skratch Labs ® – 152+ Miles | 72,590′ Elevation | 84-Hour | Run, Hike or Walk 2026 — Cornwall, CT takes place on October 1, 2026. The race is held in Cornwall, Connecticut.
Where is Iron Hike – Fall Olympus Mons Ultra Trail Marathon Relay – powered by Skratch Labs ® – 152+ Miles | 72,590′ Elevation | 84-Hour | Run, Hike or Walk 2026 — Cornwall, CT held?
Iron Hike – Fall Olympus Mons Ultra Trail Marathon Relay – powered by Skratch Labs ® – 152+ Miles | 72,590′ Elevation | 84-Hour | Run, Hike or Walk 2026 — Cornwall, CT is held at Mohawk Mountain Ski Area in Cornwall, Connecticut.
Where can I find hotels near Iron Hike – Fall Olympus Mons Ultra Trail Marathon Relay – powered by Skratch Labs ® – 152+ Miles | 72,590′ Elevation | 84-Hour | Run, Hike or Walk 2026 — Cornwall, CT?
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