Experience a challenging 54-mile ultramarathon through the rugged Catskills, starting in Windham, N.Y. and primarily following the Long Path to downtown Phoenicia. This unique race features an intensely demanding course with around 14,000 feet of elevation gain, largely consisting of rocky and steep terrain. While some sections are runnable, expect to do a lot of uphill and downhill hiking, often needing hand assistance. Runners should anticipate longer completion times than a typical 50-miler due to the course's brutality, with a maximum time limit of 24 hours. Scattered aid stations—typically around 8 to 9—require participants to be fairly self-sufficient, possibly facing 3 to 4 hours between stops. As an added challenge, the terrain gets progressively tougher, and many will find themselves navigating the most challenging portions in the dark.