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
Registration has opened for a couple upcoming fall races put on by the club.
First up on October 9th is the in-person Rosendale Runs Plains Run (4.3m)
There is also a virtual option available.
Registration link: https://www.zippyreg.com/online_reg/index.php?e=1581
“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. The Rosendale Plains run will be a 4.3 mile jaunt up through the hamlet of Tillson and back down to Rosendale. The race is going to be low key but since it is organized by the Shawangunk Runners Club it will have a few “surprise frills”. The race will also serve as race #9 in the 2021 Onteora Runners Club Grand Prix. Now that is interclub cooperation at its best. The in-person race will be on 10/9 with a come and run the course on your own “virtual” component from 10/10-10/18. Best of all the race is priced to be affordable for all at $10. $5 of your entry feel will be donated to the Rosendale Recreation Department. We encourage additional donations for the recreation program. All finisher’s receive a certificate plus some “surprise giveaways.”
Next up is the infamous After the Leaves Have Fallen Half Marathon
There is both an in-person event on 11/14 and virtual option.
Registration Link: https://www.zippyreg.com/online_reg/index.php?e=1584
“We are BACK at Lake Minnewaska for the After the Leaves/Josh Feldt Half Marathon! This run is simply spectacular as we run around two pristine glacial lakes and along the Shawangunk Ridge which affords views into 5 states. The groomed unpaved carriage trails of the Preserve are perfect for running. The Shawangunk Runners Club strives to keep running affordable for all and that explains the low entry fee of $25. Registration is online only. We have a max limit of 300 runners and this race typically sells out. There will be awards in all standard 10 year age groups, refreshments, and a finisher’s gift for all finishers. The race will go off at 11:30 am with packet pickup beginning at 10:30 am. We must be off the trails by 2:15 pm so for people who can’t meet the 2 hour and 45 minute race cut off time we will have an early start time at 11am giving people an extra half hour to finish. If you can’t reasonably finish with a time under 3:15 this race is not for you. The race is Race #10 in the Onteora Runners Club Grand Prix and there is a “virtual option” to run the course on your own from 11/15-11/21.”
Another race we help with is the Annual UlsterCorps Zombie Escape
Saturday October 30, 2021 (Rain Date: Sunday October 31, 2021)
Registration Link: https://www.zippyreg.com/online_reg/index.php?e=1407
11:00 am – 1K Kids Fun Run (FREE!)
11:30 am – 5K Timed Race & Zombie Escape
11:45 am – 2K Walk
12:30 pm – Awards
Registration (by Friday, October 29th, 3pm): $20
Register for the 5K Race or 2K Walk by Friday October 8th, 2021
and receive a FREE t-shirt!
Team Rate: $17 per person
FREE t-shirts if registered by Friday October 8th, 2021!
A team must have at least five members & register by Wednesday October 27th, 2021
1K Kids Fun Run: FREE!
(no free t-shirt)
Virtual 5k – 10/25-10/31: $10 per person: Run or Walk 5K at your own place and time (no free t-shirt)
Kick off your Halloween at UlsterCorps’ 11th Annual Zombie Escape Saturday October 30th at Williams Lake in Rosendale. Events include a 5K timed trail run, 2K walk and a free 1K Fun Run for kids. The Zombie Escape is UlsterCorps’ primary annual fundraiser, and a perfect family friendly way to start your Halloween while supporting a great cause. Enjoy the spectacular fall foliage and beautiful trails at Williams Lake, while passing socially distanced zombies and other spooky surprises hiding in the woods, tunnels and caves (no flag belts this year due to COVID). All runners including kids will receive a themed race medal. Custom awards in overall and age groups for the 5K. Team rate only $17 per person if you sign up a team of 5 or more by Wednesday October 27th. We are also offering a Virtual Option at a discounted rate of $10 per person – the trails at Williams Lake will only be accessible for the In-Person event, but you can run or walk at your own place and time between 10/25-10/31. To learn more, or sponsor the event, visit zombies.ulstercorps.org or call us at 845-481-0331.
UlsterCorps is a countywide, grass-roots non-profit resource dedicated to fostering a culture of volunteerism, collaborative work and community service. UlsterCorps is a 501(c)3 organization. Your donation is tax deductible.
There will be no registration on the day of the race.
We ask all attendees to adhere to NYS Covid-19 guidelines.
Week 5 of the Shawangunk Runners New Paltz XC Summer Series is happening Monday 8/2.
Location: Williams Lake, Kingston, NY
Google Map of location where you will park: https://goo.gl/maps/Jpk3byA9YcxS8kaZA
This week is a fun run and also when we give out Awards(bowls). The fun run is open to all who are vaccinated.
A map of the course is not needed, Steve will present a 3-4 mile course that shows off what Williams Lake has to offer. The fun run will go off at 6:45 pm
The race is not timed but Steve plans to have the clock at the finish line.
Course markings will be flour arrows, cones as roadblocks, and surveyor’s tape.
An individual needs 4 points, and at least 2 races, to earn an award. There are no points awarded for the fun run.
Current Points Standing: https://shawangunkrunners.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2021-Summer-Series-Points.pdf
(Note: Runners still have till Midnight on 8/1 to submit their times for Week 4 so there is still a chance to get that last point if you’ve done the first 3 weeks virtually or a mixture.)
For those not attending the fun run you will be able to pick up your bowl at the River To Ridge Parking Lot in New Paltz from 6-6:45pm on Monday 8/9.
Any questions please contact Steve @ ssrun54@aol.com
Welcome to the last week of racing for the 2021 New Paltz XC Summer Series. It’s been amazing getting to see so many in person each week. For those who have been doing the virtual versions you’ve been doing great as well.
Let’s start with the most important information for this week PARKING
There are limited spots in the parking lot on Springtown Rd. Please plan to park in New Paltz and walk/run/jog to the start. The trail to the start begins right at the bridge over the Wallkill River on the right-hand side. You will need to give themselves a little extra time to get to the start area.
Race start – https://bit.ly/3zrUifi
Free New Paltz Parking – https://bit.ly/36UWmAu (walk along Huguenot St following the Wallkill river till you reach the bridge.)
The In-Person event for those fully vaccinated to run on Monday 7/26
Bibs are re-used week to week so please bring your bib back from Week 1, 2 and/or 3.
For those who didn’t get their bib, Bib Pick begins at 6pm.
The race begins at @6:45pm
The Virtual for those running the course Tues 7/27-8/1
You must run the actual course this year to submit results
General Notes
All rules, regulations and fees are required when visiting the actual race courses.
This years in-person event will have fewer “frills”…
Water will be limited so we request you to carry your own.
There will be no post-race refreshments.
There are no kids races.
Course
The course is approximately 3.00 miles.
Starting & Ending just on the other side of the fence after you cross Springtown Rd you will run along the River To Ridge Trail heading towards Mohonk Preserve. You’ll get a spectacular view of the ridge as you climb up the hills after the initial flat section. Stay to your right when you get to the first intersection. After you reach the top of the 2nd hill you’ll make a left as you round back towards where you came from. A quick right brings you back onto the original trail and you’re back in no time to finish.
Garmin Map of the course – https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/37980796
Results
Results from the in-person event will be posted to: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/95313
Virtual results must be posted between 7/27 and 8/1
Link to submit results won’t show up until 7/27
Go to this page: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/95313#resultSetId-264587;perpage:100
Click on Submit Virtual Results button under the Post Virtual Results Section
You’ll be brought to a page where you can search for your name or email.
If it doesn’t find you please confirm you registered on zippyreg or email me at christopher.regan@gmail.com
Point standings through 7/24 @ 3pm are at: https://shawangunkrunners.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2021-Summer-Series.pdf
Any questions or comments can be emailed to Steve @ ssrun54@aol.com or Christopher @ christopher.regan@gmail.com
Welcome to Week 3 of the 2021 In-Person & Virtual New Paltz XC Summer Series! The best chance of running into a bear while running.
This week is the Blueberry Run course at Minnewaska State Park running through the old golf course filled with wild blueberries.
This year is a bit different. Please read through the whole email as it has details for the following…
The In-Person event for those fully vaccinated to run on Monday 7/19
Bibs are re-used week to week so please bring your bib back from Week 1 / Week 2.
For those who didn’t get their bib, Bib Pick begins at 6pm.
The race begins at @6:45pm
The Virtual for those running the course Tues 7/20-7/25
You must run the actual course this year to submit results
General Notes
Minnewaska State Park charges a $10 per car fee (carpool to save money)
– Empire Pass is accepted
Once you’ve entered the park turn left and go up the mountain towards the visitor center and parking.
All rules, regulations and fees are required when visiting the actual race courses.
This years in-person event will have fewer “frills”…
Water will be limited so we request you to carry your own.
There will be no post-race refreshments.
There are no kids races.
Course
The course is approximately 4 miles.
This is one of the courses used for the Shawangunk Runners’ Cross Country Series. Starting/finish line is on Minnewaska Carriage Rd. If running it virtually, just make sure you start and stop your watch at the exact same spot near the new Visitors Center, over looking the lake. It is a loop race course so just be sure to stop your watch exactly where you started it, or at 4 miles. 1. Start near the Visitor’s Center on Minnewaska Carriage Road [RED markers]. 2. Run down to the beach area. At the beach go RIGHT on Upper Awosting Carriage Rd [GREEN markers]. Go about one mile until the trees thin out and you can see an overgrown meadow on your left. This is the entry to the old golf course. This will be about 1 mile from the beach. 3. TURN LEFT onto the old golf course, running uphill. These trails have no names and are not marked by the Park. They are all mowed grass through the golf course. At the top of the hill you will start running through many tall blueberry bushes. Follow the orange flagging tape and orange ground markers as you wind through the golf course. 4. At the top of the hill, you will exit the golf course turn left on Castle Point Carriage Road [BLUE markers]. This will intersect with Lake Minnewaska Carriage Rd. 5. Turn RIGHT on Lake Minnewaska Carriage Rd [RED markers]. Head counter-clockwise around the lake. This will bring you back to the parking areas. where you will bear left back to the Visitor area where you started your watch. Yellow Flags and surveyors tape marks the course.
Note: If you’re doing the virtual and get lost just stop your watch at 4 miles and provide that as your time. May the odds be ever in your favor.
AllTrails course – https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/map-jul-1-04-42-pm-6dd4e10
Gamin Course – https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/68234178
Parking
Minnewaska State Park – https://www.google.com/maps/place/Minnewaska+State+Park+Preserve/@41.7300631,-74.2374251,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89dcdf75cd22fec9:0x27e26df1a48a5981!8m2!3d41.7300631!4d-74.2352364
Results
Results from the in-person event will be posted to: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/115454
Virtual results must be posted between 7/20 and 7/25
Link to submit results won’t show up until 7/20
https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/115454#resultSetId-263683;perpage:100
Click on Submit Virtual Results button under the Post Virtual Results Section
You’ll be brought to a page where you can search for your name or email.
If it doesn’t find you please confirm you registered on zippyreg or email me at christopher.regan@gmail.com
Any questions or comments can be emailed to Steve @ ssrun54@aol.com or Christopher @ christopher.regan@gmail.com
Looking forward to seeing you on Monday 7/12!
Results from Week 1 are available at: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/94414
Results from Week 2 are available at: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/94950
I need to write the code to do the points standings still but hoping to get that done this week.
Hoping this week we’ll get better views at Minnewaska.
Welcome to Week 2 of the 2021 In-Person & Virtual New Paltz XC Summer Series!
This week is the Patterson’s Pellet course at Minnewaska State Park.
This year is a bit different. Please read through the whole email as it has details for the following…
The In-Person event for those fully vaccinated to run on Monday 7/12
Bibs are re-used week to week so please bring your bib back from Week 1.
For those who didn’t get their bib, Bib Pick begins at 6pm.
The race begins at @6:45pm
The Virtual for those running the course Tues 7/13-7/18
You must run the actual course this year to submit results
General Notes
Minnewaska State Park charges a $10 per car fee (carpool to save money)
– Empire Pass is accepted
Once you’ve entered the park turn left and go up the mountain towards the visitor center and parking.
All rules, regulations and fees are required when visiting the actual race courses.
This years in-person event will have fewer “frills”…
Water will be limited so we request you to carry your own.
There will be no post-race refreshments.
There are no kids races.
Course
The course is approximately 3.11 miles.
Start on Lake Minnewaska Carriage Rd, where it runs along the cliffs above the lake, near the Visitor Center. The starting and finish line even with the yurt educational center. This is an out-and-back. 1. Run southwest on the Lake Minnewaska Carriage Road [RED trail], heading down to the beach area. 2. Bear left at the beach, continuing on the Minnewaska Carriage Trail [RED]. going counter-clockwise around the lake. 3. At about 0.8 miles, go right on Millbrook Mountain Carriage Rd. 4. At the intersection with Hamilton Point Trail [yellow], bear left continuing on Millbrook Mountain Carriage Rd. 5. Run to 1.5 miles, Patterson’s Pellet, a large boulder perched at the edge of the cliff. Turn around and retrace your steps.
AllTrails course – https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/patterson-s-pellet-5k-b9cfe8b
Parking
Minnewaska State Park – https://www.google.com/maps/place/Minnewaska+State+Park+Preserve/@41.7300631,-74.2374251,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89dcdf75cd22fec9:0x27e26df1a48a5981!8m2!3d41.7300631!4d-74.2352364
Results
Results from the in-person event will be posted to: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/94950
Virtual results must be posted between 7/13 and 7/18
Link to submit results won’t show up until 7/13
Go to this page: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/94950#resultSetId-262381;perpage:100
Click on Submit Virtual Results button under the Post Virtual Results Section
You’ll be brought to a page where you can search for your name or email.
If it doesn’t find you please confirm you registered on zippyreg or email me at christopher.regan@gmail.com
Any questions or comments can be emailed to Steve @ ssrun54@aol.com or Christopher @ christopher.regan@gmail.com
Looking forward to seeing you on Monday 7/12!
Results from Week 1 are available at: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/94414
Points standings will be available after this weeks race.