Trail Running

Forge the Gorge

Trail Running covering 5 km to 13 km in Moravia (New York, United States)

LocationMoravia, New York, United StatesShow on map(42.7126° N, 76.4216° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +494 m

Forge the Gorge is an endurance sporting event in Moravia, New York, US focused on Trail Running. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest, High Altitude, Mountain.

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Forge the Gorge (13 km) (13 km, +494 m D+), and Forge the Gorge (5 km) (5 km, +190 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (fingerlakesrunners.org).

Official website
Forge the Gorge in Moravia (Work: "2017-05-16 12 33 17 View southwest towards Whitetop Mountain from the Appalachian Trail on Elk Garden Ridge, within the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area in Smyth County, Virginia", Photo: Famartin, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"2017-05-16 12 33 17 View southwest towards Whitetop Mountain from the Appalachian Trail on Elk Garden Ridge, within the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area in Smyth County, Virginia" · Photo: Famartin · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadForestHigh AltitudeMountainFestive

Races & distances (2)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Forge the Gorge (13 km)Trail Running13 km+494 m1,150 m - 1,357 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Forge the Gorge (5 km)Trail Running5 km+190 m1,153 m - 1,233 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
13 km
Elevation gain
+494 m D+
Elevation loss
-494 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 1,357 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
7.6 % / 13.7 %
Course format
Loop course
13 km+494 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N24681012FS42.7126° N, 76.4216° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 1,357 m above sea level (+494 m D+, -494 m D-)

Peak: 1,357 m·at 8 km·Ø 7.6 %
1,150 m1,219 m1,288 m1,357 m0 km2.6 km5.2 km7.8 km10.4 km13 km1,357 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Forge the Gorge take place?

Forge the Gorge takes place in Moravia, New York, US (start area at coordinates 42.7126° N, 76.4216° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Forge the Gorge?

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Forge the Gorge (13 km) (13 km, +494 m D+), and Forge the Gorge (5 km) (5 km, +190 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Forge the Gorge?

The main competition (Forge the Gorge (13 km) over 13 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +494 m of elevation gain and -494 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 1,357 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Forge the Gorge?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (fingerlakesrunners.org).