Breakneck Point Trail Runs
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Breakneck Point : Red Newt Racing
Breakneck Point is a trail event held Sunday, May 2, 2027, at University Settlement Camp in Beacon, NY. The event offers two distances on rugged terrain and includes race entry items and post-race refreshment.
- Half: ~14.5 miles, ~4,800 ft gain/loss
- Full: ~26.4 miles, ~9,000 ft gain/loss
The route mixes jeep trails, single-track, historic estate paths, and technical sections. The course includes several steep climbs and descents, technical footing, exposed sections that at times require using hands, and a signature climb called Breakneck Point. Organizers describe significant hazard potential on parts of the route and note that entrants should be seasoned and prepared for this terrain.
Aid stations are located on both courses (Cold Spring; Settlement Camp; Sunnyside on the full). Provisions listed include Tailwind, water, Coke, Huma Gel while supplies last, pretzels, cookies, fruit, and peanut butter or jam. Crew support is permitted only at official aid stations and pacing by crew is not allowed. Full marathon runners may leave drop bags at Settlement Camp near the aid station.
The event uses soft and hard cut-off points at named aid stations to manage course flow; hard cuts are enforced. Logistics also include a front-half course preview in April, an optional pre-race check-in the day before, and race-day check-in windows. The event package includes post-race food, a Patagonia cap, a short sleeve shirt, and a finisher ragged cuts medal. Camping is informally allowed at Settlement Camp on a first come, first served basis. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
