The Forge Quad-Athlon
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The Forge Quad-Athlon : Old Forge, NY
The Forge Quad-Athlon is a multisport event held in Old Forge, New York, with a total distance of 26.5 miles completed across four consecutive legs. The course starts and finishes at the George T. Hiltebrant Center (201 North St.). The event is in its second year and is limited to 200 total participants.
The route and segments are:
- Bike: 13.0 miles on Tobie Trail; includes mountain and gravel sections on snowmobile trails.
- Hike: 4.5 miles on Vista Mountain trails with varied uphill and downhill terrain.
- Trail run: 2.6 miles on Tobie Trail to Rondaxe Road.
- Kayak: 5.4 miles down the Moose River, a generally calm section with a slight current.
- Final run: 1.0 mile from the river exit on North Street back to the recreation center.
Entry options include single-person entries, a no-medal single entry variant, and two-person teams with a preferred split of legs between teammates. Kayak rentals are available for the day through a local booster club for a stated fee. A complimentary barbecue meal is provided for registered single entries; vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Safety equipment is mandatory: helmets are required for the bike leg and life jackets are required for the kayak. Official timing enforces a six-hour cutoff; finishers after the cutoff may submit times for inclusion in results. Specific logistical details and course maps are provided by the organizers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
