Iron Hike – Fall Answer the Bell Ultra Trail Marathon – Full (Backyard Ultra Format) – 100+ Miles | 50,400′ Elevation | 84-Hour | Run, Hike or Walk 2026 — Cornwall, CT
This is a backyard ultra trail marathon held at Mohawk Mountain Ski Area in Cornwall, Connecticut. The format requires runners, hikers, or walkers to complete a 1-mile loop starting at midnight, with the goal of covering 100+ miles and 50,400 feet of elevation gain over an 84-hour period. In a backyard ultra, participants must finish each loop within a time window; those who fail to complete a lap before the cutoff are eliminated. The event takes place October 1, 2026, and entry is free. This format tests mental endurance and pacing strategy as much as physical fitness, since competitors must manage effort across multiple loops rather than racing a single continuous effort. Athletes should prepare for significant elevation gain and the psychological demands of an extended multi-day event.
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Iron Hike – Fall Answer the Bell Ultra Trail Marathon – Full (Backyard Ultra Format) – 100+ Miles | 50,400′ Elevation | 84-Hour | Run, Hike or Walk 2026 — Cornwall, CT
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Race Travel Insurance
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Iron Hike – Fall Answer the Bell Ultra Trail Marathon – Full (Backyard Ultra Format) – 100+ Miles | 50,400′ Elevation | 84-Hour | Run, Hike or Walk 2026 — Cornwall, CT?
Iron Hike – Fall Answer the Bell Ultra Trail Marathon – Full (Backyard Ultra Format) – 100+ Miles | 50,400′ 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 Answer the Bell Ultra Trail Marathon – Full (Backyard Ultra Format) – 100+ Miles | 50,400′ Elevation | 84-Hour | Run, Hike or Walk 2026 — Cornwall, CT held?
Iron Hike – Fall Answer the Bell Ultra Trail Marathon – Full (Backyard Ultra Format) – 100+ Miles | 50,400′ 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 Answer the Bell Ultra Trail Marathon – Full (Backyard Ultra Format) – 100+ Miles | 50,400′ Elevation | 84-Hour | Run, Hike or Walk 2026 — Cornwall, CT?
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