The Backcountry 3P (pedal, peak, paddle)

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Backcountry 3P (BC3P) – Registration Opens August 1 at 7 AM!
Race Day: Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 9:00 AM
Start/Finish: Charlie’s Inn, Lake Clear, NY

Get ready for a one-of-a-kind fall adventure in the Adirondacks! The Backcountry 3P (BC3P) brings together gravel riding, trail running, and canoe paddling for a high-energy race through Lake Clear’s stunning backcountry.

Registration opens Friday, August 1 at 7 AM. Spots are limited—don’t miss your chance to be part of this immersive fall multisport event.

What Is the BC3P?

The Backcountry 3P is a human-powered, multi-discipline race that celebrates the best of autumn in the Adirondacks. The 2025 course includes:

• 10-mile gravel ride on the Adirondack Rail Trail

• 3-mile peak run/hike up and down Floodwood Mountain

• 2-mile pedal back to the Floodwood Outpost

• 4-mile paddle across Floodwood and Rollins Ponds

• 7-mile ride back to Charlie’s Inn

This year’s new course is the ultimate Adirondack sampler—highlighting the newly developed Rail Trail and the region’s iconic ponds and peaks.

Race Options

• Solo Division – Tackle all five legs yourself

• 3-Person Relay – Team up and split the challenge

Perfect for outdoor lovers, gravel cyclists, trail runners, and paddlers of all levels. Whether you’re chasing a podium or just looking to take part in a community adventure, the BC3P brings together camaraderie, challenge, and scenery.

Win an Esquif Huron 17 Canoe!

Support the spirit of the 3P with our canoe raffle—you could win a top-of-the-line performance tandem canoe. Raffle tickets and 3P merchandise will be available during registration, and all proceeds go toward building and celebrating community-powered recreation.

Register & learn more: saranaclake3p.org
Questions? Email: saranaclake3p@gmail.com