Breakneck Point Trail Runs
Race Date
May 3, 2026
Location
Beacon, NY
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, May 3, 2026
- Location
- Beacon, New York
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2M
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Trail
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 2,438
The Experience
Breakneck Point Marathon and 25K is a trail race in Beacon, NY, featuring extreme elevation gain (9,000 ft for the full marathon) and technical terrain. The course includes the signature climb of Breakneck Point, one of the top hikes in the country. Distances are half (14.5 miles) and full (26.4 miles). It is considered one of the toughest trail marathons in the northeast.
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
trail
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Standout7211 years running
~250 finishers a year
growing or steady
27% returning runners
12 photos
runners from 16 states
winner 2:06:31
typical high 66°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
48°
Afternoon (High)
66°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.2"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
77%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 2,438 finishers actually crossed the line across 11 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
2,438
Median time
3:49:50
Latest turnout
250
States
29
Turnout by year
2019–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Breakneck Point Trail Runs?
The Breakneck Point Trail Runs is held on Sunday, May 3, 2026.
Where does the Breakneck Point Trail Runs take place?
It takes place in Beacon, New York.
What distances does the Breakneck Point Trail Runs offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2M.
Is the Breakneck Point Trail Runs course flat and good for a PR?
The Breakneck Point Trail Runs is a rolling hills, loop course course.
How many people run the Breakneck Point Trail Runs?
HalfRuns has finish records for 2,438 runners who have completed the Breakneck Point Trail Runs.
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