Tonight is the finale of the 2018 Summer Series…information can be found below. Thanks to Allan Serrano for putting the information together each week.

Location
The Fun Run is held on the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail at the intersection of Huguenot Street.
Parking is at the Ulster Boces on Old Kingston Road. Go to the lot on the North end of the campus. There is a trail in the Northwest corner of that lot that leads to the trail.
Here is a map the shows the location of the parking, run course, and awards.

Start Time
We gather at Garvan’s Gastropub at the Golf Course and then walk to the start on the Rail Trail -Kid’s run starts at 6:45 pm and the rest to follow after the completion, approximately 7:00 pm.

The Run
The run start from on the rail trail just a bit north of Huguenot Street heads north on the rail trail for 2.45 miles to the intersection of Portuese Lane where the turn around is marked to head back to the start. Runners are welcome to turn back at any point. Everyone needs to be finished by 7:45 for the awards.
Please, no running with dogs!

Refreshments
There is one water station on the course located about mid route on the bridge crossing the Wallkill River.
Watermelon, cookies, and water are available at the Awards.

Awards
Series awards will be handed out beginning at 7:45 at Garvan’s Gastropub located at the New paltz Golf Course, 800 feet from the start/finish. All runners who run in at least two series races and earn four or more points will be awarded a commemorative piece of pottery handmade by Solveig Comer. There are special awards for kids that have accumulated 4 points or more and kids who have 3 points can get one more for the fun run. .

Here is the final ranking for the 2018 series. Any questions about the rankings, email Christopher Regan and he can help you.

Kid’s Run
There is a 1⁄2 mile and 1 mile run option for kids starting in the same location with turn around marked for each distance.

What a great evening to finish off the races in the series. I believe Steve said this is the first year we’ve had over 200 finishers in each of the races. I mean, why wouldn’t they get more popular as they are in beautiful places with great people.

Once again I’d like to thank the volunteers immensely for their help in putting on these races. Without them there wouldn’t be any water being handed out or food ready to eat when you got back in. I’d like to suggest everyone volunteer for at least 1 race a year to get a feel for how much goes into a race. It gives you a completely different perspective and sense of accomplishment.

Results from week 4 are available below…
Lou’s Run – 2018 Summer Series Race 4 – Lou’s Run
Kids Mile & Half Mile – 2018 Summer Series Race 4 – Lous Run (Kids)

Here are the points standings after 4 races. Reminder that you needed at least 2 races and 4 points to get an award next week. The kids needed the same but if they run next week at the fun run they get a chance to earn another point.
Overall – Update: I’ve gotten a few people mentioning things are off with point totals so i’m looking into it.
Kids – 2018 Summer Series Kids Point Totals

Thank you all for the amazing turnout to the races. Next week is the fun run where you have 45 minutes to run as much as you like. We start at Garvan’s Gastropub in New Paltz, NY. After the run we’ll go into handing out the awards.

Hope to see a lot of turnout next week to get in a run together. I’m excited to get to run.

If you see any issues with results or have questions please contact me
~ Christopher (christopher.regan@gmail.com)

First off…bring your bibs back next week as the same bib/chip will be used for timing

We had a great turnout for the first night of the summer series. The weather was magnificent and I honestly can’t say anything bad about the night. Hopefully you all enjoyed it just as much. Plus, it was the shortest and easiest of the series so there’s that…think of it as a warmup.

Thanks again to all the wonderful volunteers who help make the races great events.

Results are available here – 2018 Summer Series Race 1 – Pattersons Pellet
Kids results available here – 2018 Summer Series Race 1 – Pattersons Pellet (Kids)

I need to work on the points and will post that after next weeks race.

Reminder that next week is the Blueberry Run which is about 4 miles on carriage roads and grass surfaces. Same place as this weeks run. Kids start at 6:45 with adults following as close to 7 as possible.

If you are looking for a great Mother’s Day activity for the whole family think about joining the 9th Annual MHRRC Wally Waddle 5k and kids 1 mile race. The race has great prizes (homemade pies, pint glasses, mugs and more) and is run on a great closed, mostly dirt road course.

Visit www.wallywaddle.org for more information!

The Summer Solstice Run is this Wednesday!

We wanted to make you aware of a few things to make it an enjoyable evening.

The race is Sold Out and there will be no day of registration if any of your friends are asking.

Race Info
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BIB Pickup Opens: 5:00pm

Race Start: 6:30pm

Parking: Minnewaska charges $10 per car entry. Empire State Passport is accepted but please do not purchase one when entering the park. This year we’re implementing a new parking plan. Single occupant vehicles will be directed to park in the lower awosting lot. Shuttles will be running from the bottom to the top. There will be a sign near the bathroom building to line up and the shuttles will have a sign in the window stating they are a race shuttle. Cars of 2 & more will be able to park in the upper lots. Please car pool to save money, save parking spots, and get to park near the race start.

Course: Start near the scenic view of Lake Minnewaska near the parking area. Head down the hill and go left to stay on Red. Make a right onto the Blue trail (@.35) and follow it up and over Castle Point (@3.5). After the descent you continue on blue until you hit Black (@4.75) which continues straight. Continue straight on Black until it turns to the Green Trail (@5.2). Take the Green trail all the way back to the “beach” section of Lake Minnewaska (@8.25) where you go left back up the hill to the finish near where you started. Note: estimates are based off GPS and are most likely off a bit.

Water Stops: There will be 3 water stops (only water). One @ 2 miles after the start, one at the top of Castle Point (@3.5) and one at the intersection of the Green & Black Trail (@5.2)

Course Markings: Course will be marked with flour arrows and cones to help guide you.

Post Race: Please pick up your finishers towel after you cross the finish line. There will be water available, wraps, bagels, watermelon, cookies and Gatorade at finish while they last.

Final comment: We need to be cleaned/packed up and out of the park by 9pm. If you feel you need extra time to run (ex. you’ll need over 2 hours, finishing after 8:30) please get with a volunteer after you’ve picked up your bib and we’ll work with you to make it a stress free evening. This will include things like starting early, wearing your bib backwards (no numbers showing), self timing (preferably with a watch) and going through a separate chute at the finish line.

Awards
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Overall Male & Female (Top 3)
M/F in categories 14 & Under | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75 & Over

Weather
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Current forecast appears to be mostly Sunny with temperatures in the mid 70’s at race time. Please carry hydration if you feel you’ll need more water than will be provided on the course or you need specific types.

Entrance to the Park
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GPS: https://www.google.com/maps/place/41%C2%B044’06.9%22N+74%C2%B014’36.4%22W/@41.735257,-74.2456277,808m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d41.735253!4d-74.243442
Minnewaska State Park charges a $10 a car parking fee. The NYS Empire Passport is accepted. Please do not try to purchase a passport on your way into the park that evening.

See you in a few days!
Christopher

Hi Runners

We’re less than a month out from the 2017 version of the Summer Solstice 14K Trail Run and registration is almost at 200 with a cap of 275 this year.

Please make sure to register as soon as you know you want to run so you don’t miss out. The race sold out last year and we expect the same this year especially with a lower cap.

Online Registration is at: https://www.zippyreg.com/online_reg/registration.php?eventID=908
Mail In Form is at: 2017 Summer Solstice Registration

To check if you’re register please go here:  https://www.zippyreg.com/online_reg/confirmed_entrants.php?event=908

Looking forward to seeing you next month!

The spring racing season kicks off in the beautiful Mohonk Preserve on April 8th!

Date: April 8, 2017 (rain or shine). Check in begins at 8:00 AM. Race starts at 9:00 AM.

Location: Start and finish at the Mohonk Preserve’s Spring Farm Trailhead on Upper 27 Knolls Road (off Mohonk Road) in High Falls, NY.

Details: The annual Rock and Snow “Bridge 2 Bridge” Five Mile Run will be hosted by the Shawangunk Runners and all the proceeds will benefit  Mohonk Preserve, the nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the beautiful Shawangunk Ridge and to promoting a wider understanding of the environment and its role in our lives. This race is limited to 300 runners and there is no race day registration, registration is closed.

Course: The course offers a rare chance to race on some of the most extraordinary running trails in the U.S., with five miles of gently rolling carriage roads. The course is clearly marked and features water stops.

Shirts: All runners will receive a great-looking commemorative T-shirt.

Food: Runners will enjoy FREE post-race refreshments.

Awards: Prizes will be awarded to the overall winners and winners in ten-year age groups.

Results: 2016 Race Results

Fees: $25 – Entry fee for Preserve members only. Includes refreshments.
$30 – Entry fee for non-members. Includes refreshments.
NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN. RACE SPOTS ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE.

Register: Click here to register.

Questions: Call Mohonk Preserve at (845) 255-0919

Hello Runners!

We’d like to recommend a couple upcoming races in October.

Rosendale Runs Half Marathon and 4.4 Miler
The Rosendale Runs race will take place on Saturday, October 8, 2016. The Town of Rosendale, in upstate New York, just 90 miles from NYC provides a beautiful venue for its 2^nd Half Marathon and its long standing popular 4.4 Plains Run.

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 143- year old historic Rosendale trestle bridge, which extends 900 ft. across the Rondout creek. The race will take you along scenic lakes, into a cave lit only by “Halloween pumpkin candles”. 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 the Town of Rosendale Parks and Recreation.
More Details & Registration

Let’s Get Literate 5k
Join us for the inaugural Let’s Get Literate 5k to support The Literate Earth Project. All proceeds from the Let’s Get Literate 5k will go directly to funding libraries and providing books to Ugandan students.
Date: Sunday, October 16th, 2016
Race Time: 9:00am
Location: New Paltz, NY
More Details & Registration

Hope to see many familiar faces out there supporting these local races for great causes!

The Summer Solstice Run is this Wednesday!

We wanted to make you aware of a few things to make it an enjoyable evening.

Online Registration closes at noon on Tuesday June 21st if you have friends or family waiting to sign up. We’re currently at 325 registered runners so we’re getting close to our cap. Please have them register online to make sure they get a spot and save us some time & effort. The online registration link is: https://www.areep.com/online_reg/registration.php?eventID=769

Race Info
Registration: 5:00pm

Race Start: 6:30pm

Course: Start near the scenic view of Lake Minnewaska near the parking area. Head down the hill and go left to stay on Red. Make a right onto the Blue trail (@.35) and follow it up and over Castle Point (@3.5). After the descent you continue on blue until you hit Black (@4.75) which continues straight. Continue straight on Black until it turns to the Green Trail (@5.2). Take the Green trail all the way back to the “beach” section of Lake Minnewaska (@8.25) where you go left back up the hill to the finish near where you started. Note: estimates are based off GPS and are most likely off a bit.

Water Stops: There will be 3 water stops (only water). One @ 2 miles after the start, one at the top of Castle Point (@3.5) and one at the intersection of the Green & Black Trail (@5.2)

Course Markings: Course will be marked with flour arrows and cones to help guide you.

Post Race: Please pick up your Finishers towel after you cross the finish line. There will be water available as well as Bagels w/ PB and cream cheese, Watermelon, strawberries, bananas and cookies while they last.

Final comment: We need to be cleaned/packed up and out of the park by 9pm. If you feel you need extra time to run (ex. you’ll need over 2 hours, finishing after 8:30) please get with a volunteer after you’ve picked up your bib and we’ll work with you to make it a stress free evening. This will include things like starting early, wearing your bib backwards (no numbers showing), self timing (preferably with a watch) and going through a separate chute at the finish line.

Awards
Overall Male & Female
M/F in categories 19 & Under | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70-79 | 80+

Weather
Current forecast appears to be mostly Sunny with temperatures in the higher 70’s at race time. Please carry hydration if you feel you’ll need more water than will be provided on the course or you need specific types.

Minnewaska’s Main Entrance Project
Minnewaska’s main entrance will be closed until further notice for construction effective Friday June 9th. All visitors can enter and exit the park via the Awosting parking lot entrance. Please follow the posted signage which will direct visitors through the construction zone.

Entrance to the Park
GPS: https://www.google.com/maps/place/41%C2%B044’06.9%22N+74%C2%B014’36.4%22W/@41.735257,-74.2456277,808m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d41.735253!4d-74.243442
Minnewaska State Park charges a $10 a car parking fee. The NYS Empire Passport is accepted. Please do not try to purchase a passport on your way into the park that evening. Please car pool to save on money and to save parking spots. Parking is going to be tight and as the upper lots fill up you’ll have to park in the lower lot. We’ll be having a car shuttle running to help but please arrive early to make sure you aren’t stressed about parking and getting to the starting line.

See you in a few days!
Christopher

2016 New Paltz Summer Series registration is ready.
You can sign up online or through the mail.
Online: https://www.zippyreg.com/online_reg/registration.php?eventID=783 *
Flyer: shxc2016

• Note for the Online registration. If you are doing a Family registration the first person on the team should use the Create Team button which will charge that member the cost of the registration ($30). You can then add more family members using the Join Team and specifying the Team Name.

2016 Shawangunk Runner Members I will be sending you an email with details on how to register in the next day or so.

The race schedule is as follows:

Monday, July 11: Entry to Park is $10.00.  Minnewaska State Park Preserve “Patterson’s Pellet”; 3 miles; start at lake, out/back on Millbrook Trail. *

Monday, July 18: Entry to Park is $10.00.  Minnewaska State Park Preserve “Blueberry Run” ; 4 plus miles; start at lake and over old golf course. *

• The Empire Passport is accepted at Minnewaska State Park

Monday, July 25:  Mohonk Preserve “Undercliff/Overcliff”:  4.7 miles; start at metal bridge-parking at West Trapps Trailhead/Mohonk Preserve, Rte 44/55- directions available at www.mohonkpreserve.org.

Monday, August 1: Mohonk Preserve “Lou’s Run”; 4 plus miles on single track and carriage paths, fast finish; parking at Spring Farm Trailhead/Mohonk Preserve, directions available at www.mohonkpreserve.org.

Monday, August 8: Awards and Fun Run, New Paltz Rail Trail. Run and awards will be at Garvan’s Gastropub (215 Huguenot St, New Paltz, NY 12561)

If there are any questions or comments please send me an email.