Shawangunk Runners would like to let everyone know that the Friday Night Track Workouts at the SUNY New Paltz Track are being moved to 6pm. This means get there before 6 to warm up and intervals will begin at 6. Everyone is welcome to participate. Hope to see many of you there!
Coordinates of SUNY NP Track
https://www.google.com/maps/@41.7386059,-74.0832376,17z
With just about 50 days left till race day I’d like to reveal the BIB & Finisher Glass for this years After The Leaves Have Fallen / Josh Feldt Memorial Run Half Marathon
We are currently at 90 registered, up from the past 2 years at this point, with a cap of 350 because of parking constraints. Pre-registration is still $15 and will save you $10 over day-of registration. Please save yourself some money and save us some day-of stress by pre-registering online or through the mail (Mail-In Form).
A few other races we help with that we’d like you to be aware of and support…
The Rosendale Runs race will take place on October 10, 2015. The Town of Rosendale, in upstate New York, just 90 miles from NYC provides a beautiful venue for its first time Half Marathon and its long standing popular 4.4 Plains Run.
Come experience breath taking 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 Conservancies 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 “Holloween 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 will go the Rosendale Pool Fund.
Date: October 10, 2015
More Info: http://www.rosendaleruns.org/
For Paws of Ulster, Inc., a 501c3 organization raising money to build an Ulster County Dog Park in New Paltz, and Wright Naturals, a local all natural products manufacturer, are teaming up to present our FOURTH Annual Family 5k to Benefit the Ulster County Dog Park! This will be the first year that the dog park is OPEN for our annual event!
After The Leaves Have Fallen Half Marathon / Josh Feldt Memorial Run is coming up on November 8th, 2015.
For the past few years the awards at After The Leaves Have Fallen has been bread from Panera. Last year I decided to make up some little cards to go along with the bread. This year I wanted to go a bit further and see how crafty I could get. 
After much trial and error here is the first final Award for the race this year. They measure about 5.6″ x 4.2″ x .25″. They are made of poplar wood. I use a technique to transfer a photo I took at Lake Awosting to the wood. The paper is then removed and I use a laser burning machine to burn the tree image and words onto the wood. Finally it’s all covered with a layer of protection. These are 100% unique and handmade by me. There will be Awards for the Overall Male & Female as well as 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Male and Female in the following age groups: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over.
We currently have 29 people registered with 71 days to go. There is a cap of 350 registrants as parking is tight at Lake Minnewaska.
Registration Links
Online Registration | Mail-In Form
We hope to see you our there on a magical run through the woods!~ Christopher
When: Aug. 21, 6 p.m.,
Where: Wallkill/Shawangunk Clubhouse, Wallkill
Tenth annual 5k race at the Wallkill/Shawangunk Correctional Facility that benefits the American Breast Cancer Fund. Entry fee is $25 with race-day registration from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Clubhouse at 200 Birch Road. Free post-race barbecue for all participants. Children’s fun run is $2.
For more information, contact Spero Chumas at (845) 895-2760 or by email at scny42@aol.com, or Debra Pingotti at (845) 895-2081, extension 2010 or by email at debra.pignotti@doccs.ny.gov.
Charlotte has provided links to the pictures she’s taken at the 1st and 2nd races in the series.
#1: Undercliff / Overcliff
#2: Lou’s Run
Charlotte does an amazing job with photos and does it out of the goodness of her heart. If you see her at a race give her a big thanks…she deserves it. I know how much time it takes to go through and edit pictures.
Thank You Charlotte!
Don’t forget registration is open for After The Leaves Have Fallen Half Marathon / Josh Feldt Memorial Run on November 8th, 2015. We’re up to 11 registered runners already with a cap of 350.
Online Registration
Mail-In Form
Another great night at Minnewaska last night for the Blueberry Run. Storms held off and it cooled down slightly before the run. We had 200 finishers for the Adult race which clocked in around 3.6 miles. That was a 10% increase in finishers over last year. We also had record turnout for the kids races with 40 participants.
Results can be found here -> Results
Series Awards can be found here -> Series Awards
* Bolded runners will receive an award at next weeks Fun Run & Awards ceremony. You needed to run at least 2 races and obtain 4 or more points to receive an award.
Kids Results -> Kids Results
Overall registration for the series this year was up over 25% from last year. Thank you all for your continued support of the Shawangunk Runners races. We hope you enjoyed each night. Mother Nature was good to us this year with dry and not too hot weather for each night.
We want to thank all the race directors…
Undercliff / Overcliff: Steve Schallenkamp
Lou’s Run: Beth Glace
Patterson’s Pellet: Patrick Sheeley
Blueberry Run: Mendy Taylor
We also couldn’t put on this series without the help of numerous volunteers who help with registration, food prep, water stations, finish lines & sweep. They have our highest gratitude for the time they give to make our races great.
The Fun Run & Awards Ceremony will be at the Old Dutch Reformed Church on Huguenot Street in New Paltz, NY. The run will start at 7 and you can run as far as you like on the Rail Trail as long as you make it back in time for awards.
Looking forward to seeing everyone next week! Thank you again
While it wasn’t gorgeous weather I think it was much better than we expected last night at Minnewaska. I hope everyone had a great run. We once again had a record # of finishers! Glad to see so many people getting out and running in a beautiful place.
Results are available here -> Results
Kids Results are here -> Kids Results
The series awards report is here -> Series Awards
If you have run at least 2 races and have 4+ pts you are bolded and will receive the gift at the final night fun run. This will grow next week as people complete all 4 races.
Next weeks race is back at Minnewaska for The Blueberry Run. It’s approximately 4 miles.
If there are any issues with results or corrections please contact me at christopher.regan@gmail.com
Thank you…see you next week!
Christopher
We had another great night at Spring Farm in the Mohonk Preserve. It may have been a bit warm and humid but we had a great turnout for a wonderful run through the woods. Also another record turnout for the race. Thank you all for your continued support of our events.
Results are available here -> Results
Updated Series Awards are available here -> Series Awards
Runners in bold have met the minimum requirement to receive the gift at the end. Remember you need at least 4 pts to get the gift at the Fun Run on August 3rd
Next week we move Minnewaska State Park for Race #3 in the series Patterson’s Pellet. The race is about 3 miles and is an out and back.
See you next week!
Thank you for such a great turnout last night at the first race in the series. 224 finishers is the largest field we’ve ever had for the race. It was a beautiful evening and I hope everyone enjoyed the course.
Here are the results – Results
Here are the award standings after week 1 – Week 1 Award Report
Kids Run Results – 2015 Kids Runs Week 1
Next week is “Lou’s Run” at Spring Farm @ Mohonk Preserve
See you next week!