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2023 New Paltz XC Summer Series Week 2 Results

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.

2023 New Paltz XC Summer Series Week 1 Results

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.

2023 New Paltz XC Summer Series and Summer Solstice Results

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

After The Leaves Have Fallen Race Info

Thank you for registering for the After the Leaves/Josh Feldt Half Marathon on 11/13 at
Minnewaska State Park Preserve.

CARPOOLING is strongly encouraged (parking is limited).

The weather forecast is for temps starting in the low 30s and getting into the high 40s
and a chance of showers.

PARKING: look at the course map to see where parking is relative to the start area. It is
approximately 1/2 mile from the upper parking areas. If the upper parking fills the lower
parking area is 1.5 miles (uphill) from the start area, try to avoid arriving late because
then you are in danger of missing the start. Last year some runners who were late
panicked and were rude to the park employees! Again, CARPOOLING is strongly
encouraged (parking is limited).


LOCATION: Minnewaska State Park Preserve 5281 Route 44-55, Kerhonkson, NY
12446 (Google Maps)
Minnewaska charges $10 per car, so carpooling will also save money. Empire Pass is
also accepted.

Start/Finish Area and Check-in (Bib pickup): Begins at 10:30 am and is 1/2 mile from
the parking areas. Head east on the red Minnewaska Carriageway (opposite side from
the Visitors Center). The park opens to the public at 9 am. Signs will direct you toward
the start area/bib pickup.

REGULAR START: 11:30 am for (those capable of running under 2:45)
Early starters: 11 am for runners who expect to run over 2:45. You MUST start at
11:00 am and complete the course by 2:15 pm when the course closes down. That
gives early starters 3 hours and 15 minutes to finish. Please make sure the timer knows
you are starting early.

COURSE MAP: https://www.hellodrifter.com/routes/route-no-36-atl-option-1-by-steve-
schallenkamp

Enlarge the map to see more detail. Review this map to see where
parking is, start/finish/bib pickup area and waterstops. Course markings: White flour
arrows at turns, and small orange cones as roadblocks.

Waterstops: There will be two at approximately 4.25 miles and one at 8.6 miles. If you
require more, please carry your own.

AWARDS: The top 3 men and women overall and the top 3 men and women in all
standard 10-year age groups (19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over).
There will be post-race refreshments and a finishers gift for all finishers.

Final Notes: Please wear your bib on the outermost layer of clothing facing the front.

Rosendale Runs & After The Leaves Have Fallen

First off, just a reminder that Rosendale Runs is coming up on Saturday 10/8/2022. There is both a Half Marathon and the “Plains Run” which is a 4.3 mile run.
Registration is available at: https://www.zippy-reg.com/online_reg/index2022.php?e=1741

Second, After The Leaves Have Fallen Half Marathon is open for registration. The race date is Sunday 11/13/2022 at Minnewaska State Park.
Registration is open at: https://www.zippy-reg.com/online_reg/index2022.php?e=1753

Rosendale Runs (Half Marathon & Plains Run)

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

2022 Summer Series Point Totals (3 weeks)

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

New Paltz XC Summer Series Week 4 Pertinent Info

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.

New Paltz XC Series Week 3 Info +

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.