Wakely Dam Ultra

Last Updated on 15 February 2013 Written by Kimberlee Gardner

Registration closed. However, we have an active wait list. Please fill out the registration form and we will contact you if a spot becomes available.

Another Wakely and another logistical twist!

Unfortunately, we were unable to come to an agreement with the Irondequoit Inn this year. Fortunately, we have reached a deal and secured a venue for our pre-race festivities, finish line, and post-race celebration.

WDU 2013 will take place on Saturday July 27th and begin at the the Wakely Dam and end at the Piseco Airport.

Just a short distance from the trail head in Piseco is a connecting trail that leads to the airport.

Further details will follow...

Please refer back here as we make changes to the website regarding the new logistics.

Last Updated on 26 January 2013 Written by Kimberlee Gardner

Who said all good things must come to an end??

After a 10 year "run" under the directorship of RDJim we have been given the privilege of taking over the Wakely Dam Ultra.· It is a huge responsibility for sure, but anyone that has participated in this incredible event would agree that every step had to be taken to make sure it stayed alive and well.· Jim did a fantastic job growing this race from the ground up and we simply plan on maintaining the one-of-a-kind experience that this race has provided in the past.· As we embark on this journey any ideas, suggestions or input that you may have is always welcome.·

We look forward to seeing you all out on the trail.

The Wakely Dam Ultra is a 55K (34 miles) ultra marathon through the Adirondack Park wilderness of New York State.· It takes place along a remote section of the Northville Placid Trail between the Wakely Dam and Piseco Lake. The race is totally self supported, all runners will provide their own aid.· It is a technical trail race with 7,381 feet of total elevation change.· There are no cross roads, when you enter at the trail at the Wakely Dam there are only two ways out;· emerge at the trailhead in Piseco or return from whence you came.· Adding your name to the list of nearly 300 runners who have conquered Wakely will take a fair amount of fitness, planning, toughness, and maybe even a little bit of luck.