
Hudson Highlander XXIII
Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025
Start Time (Low and High-lander)
Walk to start begins at 9AM SHARP
Mass start for both low- and high-lander courses is 915AM
Location
Lake Welch
Harriman State Park
Event Description
The Hudson Highlander is an ultimate test of navigation and endurance. Metric marathon, in beautiful Harriman State Park is not for the faint of heart. You will battle rugged Harriman terrain, mountain laurel, and blueberry bushes while trying to keep your head cool for navigation, and it will be technical. Following is permitted.
We will NOT be using SI Air for this event.
Instructions for Day of the Event
Please pick up your bibs and SI sticks starting from 8:15 a.m.
See course setter notes in "Courses" section below.
Amenities
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Bathroom facilities available.
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Clothes drop is available at the start.
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A scrumptious BBQ will be available at the event center.
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Parking space is abundant.
Courses
There is a highlander and lowlander course this year. The length of Highlander - the traditional 26.2 km with King of the Mountain and trail run. The lowlander course is 12.5 km.
SI-9 and higher are required for the highlander course (SI-8 is sufficient for lowelander course). If you do not have an SI-9 card you may rent one when you register.
PLEASE READ Detailed course setter notes!
Registration & Fees
Register HERE now
Late Registration begins Friday 9/26 morning.
Registration closes Tuesday 9/30 (end of day, 11:59pm ET).
To see who else has registered, look HERE.
Adult Highlander -- $50 early (+$10 late)
Adult Lowlander -- $35 early (+$10 late)
Junior (under 21) Highlander -- $35 early (+$5 late)
Junior (under 21) Lowlander -- $20 early (+$5 late)
$5 Discount for Highlander (highlander course) 2023 official finisher. (Discount can be applied to 2025 Highlander course only).
Organizers
Event Director: Bernie Breton
Course Setter: Paul Bennett & Greg Balter
Registrar: Ching-Hua Chen

