Ultra Running Hub Piseco Lake, NY, United States · Saturday, July 18, 2026
Wakely Dam Ultra
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (55km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, July
Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 607 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 55km | 49 | Maxwell Hoffman · 05:16:42 | Schuyler Stuart · 08:00:23 |
| 2025 | 55km | 56 | Ben Leblanc · 05:01:08 | Laura Clementi · 08:19:19 |
| 2024 | 55km | 59 | Logan Vanburen · 04:34:47 | Ashley Vanbeber · 07:22:37 |
| 2023 | 55km | 59 | Blaine Doyle · 04:36:15 | Maggie Kraft · 06:21:41 |
| 2022 | 55km | 64 | Logan Vanburen · 04:42:57 | Noreen Manning · 07:25:47 |
| 2021 | 55km | 64 | Logan Vanburen · 04:42:57 | Noreen Manning · 07:25:47 |
| 2019 | 55km | 63 | Jake Stookey · 04:48:37 | Maura Tyrrell · 05:59:52 |
| 2018 | 55km | 62 | Liam Davis · 04:47:55 | Angela Capece · 06:43:20 |
| 2017 | 55km | 62 | Christopher Chapman · 05:33:36 | Melissa Wern · 07:01:34 |
| 2016 | 32.6mi | 60 | Jake Stookey · 04:38:00 | Elizabeth Ricci · 07:10:06 |
The field shrank 12% between 2025 (56) and 2026 (49). 20% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (55km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 55 km of trail with 1,150 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 21 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 55 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,150 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 55 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Wakely Dam Ultra, a 55-kilometer trail race in Piseco Lake, NY, presents a significant climbing challenge with 1150 meters of elevation gain. This translates to 20.9 meters of climb per kilometer, placing it among tougher 50k races. Its field size is larger than 58% of its 2667 peer 50k races.
The race takes place in July and has been held 10 times since 2016, with the most recent edition in 2026 seeing 49 finishers. The course traverses the Adirondack Park wilderness.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.