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 22: “Blueberry Run”: 4 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.