Interstate 17

🏞️ Race Overview

Traversing beautiful viewpoints along the Hudson River from New Jersey to New York and back again the Interstate 17 Trail Run delivers amazing scenery as it tests your physical prowess.

🏃‍♂️ Race Format

You will run four times on a four mile loop of rugged technical trails after a mile out and back on a closed road to separate the field of runners for safety. You will complete three counterclockwise loops followed by a final loop clockwise. You must check in at the beginning/end of each loop to have your time card punched.

⚠️ Important Notes

• Founded: 2017
• Challenge Level: This is NOT your average trail race. This trail is meant to test your strength and endurance.
• Distance & Elevation: Seventeen miles with over 5000 ft. of elevation change.
• Risk: No awards or medals. Race at your own risk.

🗺️ Course Description

• Mile 0-1: from the start/finish out and back on road
• Mile 1-2: heading south along a semi technical rock strewn dirt trail which leads to a steep long descent on rocky uneven jagged stairs and switchbacks. Once you reach the bottom you’ll head north on smooth dirt trail along the river with beautiful views
• Mile 2-3: a boulder filled rock scramble where you’ll need to use your hands to navigate at certain points ends with a singletrack dirt trail with short yet steep ascents and descents along the river
• Mile 3-4: singletrack dirt path takes you directly back into another rock scramble, however this portion is much more runnable, ending directly on the shore of the river
• Mile 4-5: as you continue along the rocky shore trail you’ll encounter the beautiful waterfall signaling your time to ascend the cliff using various switchbacks and staircases. Once you reach the top it’s a short trip south through wide cross country skiing trails back to the checkpoint/aid station at the start/finish area

Miles 5-9 & 9-13 repeat miles 1-5. Last loop miles 13-17 you’ll reverse your path.

🧃 Aid Stations

• Locations: Mile 1, 5, 9, & 13 — Fully stocked with water, sports drink, soda, candies, oranges, chips, pretzels and more!
• Personal Supplies: Feel free to leave your own personal supply stash, it will be safe and easy to access each loop.
• Hydration Recommendation: Due to the distance between aid, we highly recommend carrying your own hydration supply (handhelds may be cumbersome at times you may require both hands free)
• Communication: Email with complete information will be sent a week prior to event date to all registered runners, please check your junk folder or send us a message if you can’t locate it.

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📅 Event Date & Location

Date: 2025-08-10
Location: State Line Lookout, Closter, NJ

📄 Race Registration

To register for the race, visit this link.