181 adults and 34 kids participated in Monday’s Undercliff-Overcliff run, the traditional kickoff to the Shawangunk Runners Summer Series.
Results for week one are available here, and if you haven’t yet signed up for the rest of the series, there are still some slots available—see this page for details.
Thursday, July 4, at 9 a.m., will be the fifty-second running of the Marbletown Road Run. This Independence Day tradition is 2.3 mile point-to-point race from the Kripplebush Firehouse to the Marbletown Elementary School. Register in-person from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the school (12 Pine Bush Rd, Stone Ridge), then warm up with a jog down to the firehouse before the 9:00 a.m. start. See this page for details.
Since 1974, Shawangunk Runners has hosting a summer series to showcase some of the great running opportunities on and around the Shawangunk Ridge. This year’s 51st series features four spectacularly scenic courses—ranging from 3 miles to 4.7 miles—on the carriage roads of Mohonk Preserve and Minnewaska State Park. The summer series is limited to 250 registrants, so don’t delay!
Bib pickup each week starts at 6 p.m. Informal children’s half-mile and one-mile runs kick off at 6:45, with the adult race immediately following at approximately 7 p.m. Visit this page to register.
Hi, Everyone. Given the National Weather Services heat advisory for Wednesday, 6/19, of extremely high temperatures and humidity (along with an air quality alert), the Shawangunk Runners have decided the most prudent course of action is to postpone the race. It is a difficult decision to make, but it is not worth the risk/danger associated with these kinds of weather conditions. We are concerned that if anyone gets into trouble on the course we could not provide aid in time. No race is worth a person’s life. We are tentatively rescheduling to Wednesday 6/26. All registered runners have been sent an email with details about opting to run the new date, receive a refund, or consider your fee a donation to the Lou Gross Memorial Scholarship Fund.
In addition, a limited number of registrations are available for the June 26 date (for those that did not register for the run tonight). Sign up at this link.
We have some fairly big news. For the first time in four years, our club has secured permission to resume our traditional Friday night winter workouts at the indoor track in the SUNY New Paltz Athletic & Wellness Center.
For nine consecutive Friday evenings, starting January 26 and running through March 22, a group of up to 25 club members will be granted access to the indoor track for an organized speed workout prepared by Coach Mike Barnow and led by Mark Eisenhandler. Sessions will run from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.
Since we will be sharing the facility with students and other members of the college community, the SUNY Athletic Department has asked us to comply with these requirements:
Access to the building will be limited to the 25 club members whose names are on the roster, so please don’t sign up unless you can commit to attending the majority of the workouts.
Here’s how you sign up:
Slots on the roster will be awarded to the first 25 people who sign up and then registration will be closed. So once again, please don’t take a slot unless your schedule permits you to attend regularly.
We hope to see you there!
*Club membership is only $20 for individuals or families for a calendar year. Memberships also get you free entry to our 5-week New Paltz Summer Series and $5 off our other events. It also gets you a one-week earlier registration window for our popular Solstice Run and After the Leaves Half Marathon, which often sell out. Use this link to join.
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| Register Now for Three Great Fall Trail Races Dear Shawangunk Runner: It’s time to register for fall trail races! If you enjoy racing on scenic carriage roads with beautiful views, add these three races on your calendar: |
| Barry Hopkins Run at Olana Olana State Historic Site, Hudson, NY Saturday, Sept. 10, 9:30 a.m. |
| Don’t miss this chance to participate in an organized running event at Olana, the historic home of Hudson River School painter Frederic Church. The 3.7-mile course highlights some of the amazing views that inspired Church’s paintings—while testing your fitness on some challenging hills. The first 75 registrants get T-shirts, and overall and age group winners get unique hand-crafted trophies. (Part of the 2023 Onteora Runners Club Grand Prix). |
| Barry Hopkins Run Registration |
| Pfalz Point Trail Challenge Mohonk Preserve Spring Farm Trailhead, High Falls, NY Sunday, Sept. 24, 9:00 a.m. |
| For almost 25 years, this popular 10-mile trail race has been raising money for Mohonk Preserve, the nonprofit nature preserve that works to restore and maintain 70 miles of beautiful carriage roads and trails on the Shawangunk ridge. The course features broad open meadows with spectacular views, steep and rocky footpaths, and gently rolling carriage roads. All runners get a great-looking T-shirt and delicious post-race refreshments, and overall and age group winners choose from some great prizes—including Mohonk Preserve memberships and fresh-baked apple pies! |
| Pfalz Point Trail Challenge Registration |
| After the Leaves/Josh Feldt Memorial Half Marathon Minnewaska State Park Preserve, Kerhonkson, NY Sunday, November 12, 11:30 a.m. |
| This unforgettable race features 13.1 miles of unpaved carriage trails that pass two pristine glacial lakes and climb high up the Shawangunk Ridge to offer views into five states. In addition to the spectacular course, runners get refreshments, chip timing, unique handcrafted awards and a commemorative beer glass—all for just $25. Registration is limited, so don’t delay! |
| After the Leaves Registration |
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Results for Week 3 of the Summer Series, The Blueberry Run, are available at: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/133774#resultSetId-394529;perpage:100
If you notice any issues please shoot me an email at christopher.regan@gmail.com
Point Totals for the Adults are below. Those marked in Bold have already met the criteria for 4 points and 2 races. Remember you need at least 4 points and 2 races to be eligible for a piece of pottery. Kids points coming soon.
Well it was a smokey, sticky and warm evening at Minnewaska. Hope everyone enjoyed the shorter race. Thanks again to all the amazing volunteers. Don’t forget to bring your bibs back next week!
Results are available at: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/132891#resultSetId-393485;perpage:100
If there are any missing results or issues with the results please email christopher.regan@gmail.com and i’ll get it figured out.
Hope everyone had a great time at the Mohonk Preserve last night. Considering the weather lately it was a perfect evening. Thank you to all the runners and especially the volunteers.
Results are available at: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/132830#resultSetId-392513;perpage:100
If there are any missing results or issues with the results please email christopher.regan@gmail.com and i’ll get it figured out.
What an amazing night at Minnewaska State Park. Thanks to all the runners and especially to the volunteers who make these events possible.
Results from the 2023 Shawangunk Runners Summer Solstice Race can be found at: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/149241#resultSetId-388658;perpage:100
The 2023 New Paltz XC Summer Series starts on Monday 7/10 with Mohonk Preserve “Undercliff/Overcliff”
Registration and more details can be found at: https://www.zippy-reg.com/online_reg/index.php?e=1880
Registration for the 2023 Summer Solstice Run at Minnewaska State Park Preserve (8.6 miles) is now open. This race is limited to 250 participants due to parking constraints and always sells outs.
Sign up now at https://www.zippy-reg.com/online_reg/index.php?e=1845