The Shawangunk Runners present the Rosendale Runs Half Marathon and 4.3 mile Plains Run. Online registration; https://www.zippy-reg.com/online_reg/index2022.php?e=1741

The races will take place on Saturday, October 8th, 2022, with both races starting at 8:30 am.

The Town of Rosendale, in upstate New York, just 90 miles from NYC, provides a beautiful venue for its 5th Half Marathon and its long-standing popular 4.3m Plains Run. Come visit the quirky Village of Rosendale, once the home of the world-famous Rosendale Cement Company and now a thriving center of the arts.

Come experience breathtaking scenic views around every bend in the midst of the fall foliage. A mostly flat course, yet with just enough challenge to offer the sense of accomplishment desired.

Run across the trail that made the National Rails to Trails Conservancy’s top ten- list of most “iconic rail trails.” You will cross over the 144- year old historic Rosendale trestle bridge, which extends 900 ft. across the Rondout creek. The race will take you along scenic lakes and through a cave. Come experience the dramatic scenery of the enchanting town of Rosendale that helped build the Brooklyn Bridge with its natural limestone cement.

All proceeds (100%) will go to the Town of Rosendale Recreation Department/Youth Center.

There is a cap of 250 registrants for the entire event. Race day registration will be available if the event doesn’t sell out ahead of time.

The Shawangunk Runners are committed to offering affordable running events to the community. The race has commemorative medals for the first 150 entrants, unique awards in all standard 10-year age groups, and plentiful refreshments for everyone. If you have experienced the club’s Solstice Run, Summer Series, or After the Leaves Half Marathon, you understand the care we put into our events. Runners putting on runs for runners!

Online pre-registration: Half Marathon: $25, 4.3m: $15

Hi All

I made a quick run through the results to create point totals for the weeks. Reminder that you need 4 points and at least have run 3 of the races. I’ve marked those in green who have already hit this. Tonight is the last night of the series and last chance to grab some points.

If you notice any issues (I’m sure there are some) please contact me at christopher.regan@gmail.com

Week 4 of the 2022 New Paltz XC Summer Series!

This week 8/8, is the rescheduled Patterson’s Pellet course at Minnewaska State Park.

3.2 miles long with one water stop at the turnaround (1.6 miles) at the Pellet.

The most IMPORTANT thing to know this week is that we are starting earlier 6:15 pm for the kid’s races and 6:30 pm for the adult run. The park closes at 8 pm!

Bibs are re-used week to week, so please bring your bib back (or Christopher will get angry). For those who didn’t get their bib, Bib Pick begins at 5:30 pm.

The Children’s ½ and one-mile races begin at 6:15 pm, and the longer run goes off around 6:30 pm after the kid’s race finish.

General Notes
Carpooling is needed and strongly advised Minnewaska State Park charges a $10 per car fee (carpool to save money).
Overflow parking will be at the lower Awosting Parking Lot off Rt 44/55, one mile uphill to the start area.

Empire Pass is accepted (but can not be purchased the day of the race it slows down entry to the park too much).

Once you’ve gone through the ticket booth, turn left and go up the mountain towards the visitor center and parking.

We must follow all rules, regulations, and fees of the Park when visiting..

Post-run refreshments will be watermelon, cookies, and water.

First off some exciting news…

The weather gods were not with us, and we had to cancel the Patterson’s Pellet Run on 7/18 at Lake Minnewaska. However, the management at the Minnewaska State Park Preserve has agreed to let us reschedule it to Monday 8/8/22. The park closes at 8 pm. So we will need to start the run EARLIER at 6:30 pm. Kid’s races will start at 6:15 pm. The Patterson’s Pellet Run is 3.2 miles long and is not a hard run. Everyone will need to be finished by 7:30 pm if you need more than one hour to finish, you can start earlier. NEXT WEEK’S race on 8/1/22 is Lou’s Run at the Mohonk Preserve’s Spring Farm Trailhead. It will follow the regular schedule of 6:45 pm for the kids and around 7 pm for the adults start. The Fun Run and Awards Night will now be on 8/15. 

Now onto details for Week 3 – Lou’s Run

This weeks Summer Series run on 8/1 is Lou’s Run at the Mohonk Preserve’s Spring Farm Trailhead.

The entrance is at the end of Upper 27 Knolls Rd in High Falls, NY-
https://goo.gl/maps/J5P5qLpFNR5A4Ccz7
We’ll be parking at the upper grass field (event parking) at the top of the access road with overflow parking in the lower lot.
Please, pretty please, CARPOOL to save parking spots.

There is No parking fee this week just inform the person at the ticket booth that you are there for the race 🙂
Early starters- if you anticipated that it will take you more than one hour to complete the course, please start earlier than 7 pm and inform the timer Christopher Regan of your start.

Remember to Bring back your bibs from previous weeks.

The children’s ½-mile and one-mile races go off together at 6:45 pm, with the Adult run starting as close to 7 pm as possible.

Bib pickup begins at 6 pm.

The races will start and finish at the Slingerlands Pavilion. There will be one water stop out on the course at the intersection of Cedar Drive and Bontcou Rd.

The course is a tough 4.3 miles through grass trails and a bit of single track and carriageways.
Course map – https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/map-july-27-2022-e464f78

Refreshments are watermelon and cookies.

All rules and regulations of the Mohonk Preserve must be adhered to!

Bathrooms are available right near the pavilion and are clean!

Members of the Onteora Runners Club will be joining us this week as the race serves as the ORC Grand Prix race #5.

Results from previous weeks…
Undercliff / Overcliff (Week `1) – https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/132830#resultSetId-327829;perpage:100
Blueberry Run (Week 2) – https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/132891#resultSetId-330001;perpage:100

I need to work on the program to generate the points and will do that as soon as possible.

Thank you all for coming out last night and an immense gratitude to all the volunteers.

Results have been posted at: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/131994#resultSetId-324175;perpage:100

The 49th Annual New Paltz XC Summer Series is starting in just a few weeks. Registration is open and details available at:
https://www.zippy-reg.com/online_reg/index2022.php?e=1704

Summer Solstice Run (8.6 miles) is this Wednesday 6/22

Where: Minnewaska State Park Preserve- 5281 Route 44-55, Kerhonkson, NY 12446
             Here’s a link that should allow you to get directions to the proper parking lot (https://www.google.com/maps/dir//41.7299249,-74.2358134/@41.7298893,-74.2356468,21z)

When: Bib pickup begins at 5 pm,
            Race goes off at 6:30 pm
            Anyone needing more than two hours to complete the race MUST start early and check-in with the timer. Everyone must be off the course by 8:30 pm.  Early starts are only for those who will take more than 2 hours to complete. Early start is not for those who just want to finish early.

Parking: Carpooling is strongly advised. Single occupant vehicles will park in the lower Awosting lot (straight ahead from the ticket booth)
               We are planning to have a shuttle but don’t count on it. The race start is approx 1.5 miles from the lower lot. Vehicles with 2 or more occupants can park up top (after going through the ticket booth make a left-hand turn).
               We’ve had some issues in the past with people arriving very close to race time and then causing issues with the rangers. Please arrive early so you have plenty of time to get to the start of the race. Abuse of park rangers, verbal or otherwise, will not be tolerated.
 
Race start: Cliffhouse Picnic area on the east side of the lake (opposite side from the Visitors Center) and is approx 1/2 mile from the upper parking lots. There will be signs pointing the way to the start. Check out the course map. It shows where parking, water stops, and the start/finish area are.
 
Course map: https://www.hellodrifter.com/routes/route-no-16-new-summer-sosltice-run-by-steve-schallenkamp
Course Markings: White flour arrows at turns and small orange cones blocking intersecting trails. We run on 3 trails (red, yellow, blue, and back to red)

Waterstops: There will be three water stops on the course- 1.7 miles, 4.3 miles, and 7.6 miles

Awards Top 3 overall Male and Females, top 3 M/F Master (Over 40) and top 3 in all standard ten-year age groups from 19 and under up to 70+
             Note: awards will begin before the last finishers due to having to get out of the park before closing

The race will be chip timed and race bibs must be worn on the front of your body.

Refreshments for all participants and volunteers.

All finishers will receive a commemorative race towel.

Course – https://www.hellodrifter.com/routes/route-no-16-new-summer-sosltice-run-by-steve-schallenkamp

Water Stations – There will be 3 water stops.
* 1.75 miles Echo Rock (Hamilton Carriageway: yellow)
* 4.4 miles Castle Rock (blue)
* 7.6 miles intersection of Castlepoint Carriageway and Lake Minnewaska Carriageway ( red).
Note: It can be extremely hot. If you believe you might need more hydration please carry your own.

There will be post-race refreshments

Everyone must be off the trails by 8:30 pm at the latest, and out of the park by 9pm. If you will need more than 2 hours to finish please make arrangements for an early start. Only those who will take over 2 hours can start early (no early start just because).

Award example will be posted closer to the event.

After a 3-year absence from Lake Minnewaska (1-year construction, 2 years COVID) the Summer Solstice Run (8.6 miles) is back at beautiful Lake Minnewaska State Park.

It is Wednesday evening 6/22/22.

We are limited to 250 participants so don’t delay this race always sells out.

Register now at: https://www.zippy-reg.com/online_reg/index2022.php?e=1686

First, thank you all for coming out and running in a most beautiful area. Our apologies for the natural water obstacles and hope anyone who may have taken a spill can rejoice in pushing to finish.

Second, I need to thank all the volunteers who helped to make the event successful. It takes commitment to be willing to come and help at an event. Please pay it forward someday and hopefully you will get a different kind of fulfillment from the race experience.

I liked the new start/finish point, although I know there may have been just a few who did not enjoy the final uphill push. With the visitor center now blocking our old stomping grounds we’ll have to make do in this new area.

Finally, what you’ve all been waiting for…Results

If there are any questions or if I messed up your time please let me know.

Thanks from the Shawangunk Runners
Christopher Regan