192 adults and 37 kids braved the heat on Monday night and headed to Minnewaska to compete in week two of the Shawangunk Runners Summer XC series, an out-and-back race to Patterson’s Pellet.
As a special one-time treat, runners were able to cool off in the lake following the race (thanks to an order from Gov. Hochul to extend swimming hours at state parks in response to the heat wave.)
We’re back at Minnewaska on Monday, July 22 for the Blueberry Run. Registration for the remainder of the series—two more races and a rail trail fun run—is still open at this link.
The first week of our Summer Series had a great vibe.
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.
Two of the longest-standing running events in the entire Shawangunk region happen every July. These local, grassroots running events have each lasted more than half a century—they must be doing something right!
Marbletown Road Run: July 4
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.
New Paltz Summer Series: July 8 – August 5
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!
Monday, July 8: “Undercliff/Overcliff”: 4.7 miles, West Trapps Entry, Mohonk Preserve
Monday, July 15: “Patterson’s Pellet”: 3 miles, Lake Minnewaska, Minnewaska State Park Preserve ($10 per car parking fee)
Monday, July 29: “Lou’s Run”: 4.3 miles, Spring Farm Trailhead, Mohonk Preserve
Monday, Aug. 5: Award Ceremony/Rail Trail Fun Run: Garvan’s Gastropub, New Paltz
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.
