New York · 13.7 Mile (Heavy Half)
Highlander Heavy Half
Highlander Heavy Half is a 13.7 Mile (Heavy Half) event held in Cold Spring, New York. It was last held on October 4, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Cold Spring, NY
Race details
- Last held
- October 4, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Cold Spring, New York
- Distances
- 13.7 Mile (Heavy Half)
- Course
- 4000 ft gain
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- facebook.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open
- Start time
- 9:00 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Trail surface; 4000 ft gain (official course data)
About the Highlander Heavy Half
The Highlander Heavy Half is an inaugural (2026) trail half-marathon in Cold Spring, New York, covering 13.7 miles with about 4,000 feet of elevation gain through the rugged Hudson Highlands during peak foliage season. Starting and staging near Haldane School, a portion of proceeds benefits the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference.
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Highlander Heavy Half: common questions
- When is the Highlander Heavy Half?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Highlander Heavy Half held?
- In Cold Spring, New York.
- What distances does the Highlander Heavy Half offer?
- 13.7 Mile (Heavy Half).
- How do I register for the Highlander Heavy Half?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Highlander Heavy Half?
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open. $92.81 (from northeastexplorerevents.com, checked September 26, 2026).
- What time does the Highlander Heavy Half start?
- 9:00 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Highlander Heavy Half?
- Loop course; Trail surface; 4000 ft gain (official course data).
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