It was a pretty nice Sunday in November. Much better than last year! Luckily the temperature warmed up a little from Saturday and things weren’t too uncomfortable. Hopefully you all enjoyed the beauty of the trails.

First off we want to thank all the volunteers, who again, without their help we wouldn’t be able to put on our events. We highly recommend volunteering at an event to gain a new appreciation into the sport we love.

We want to thank the Mohonk Preserve for allowing us to hold the race on their property. We will be sending them a list of the emails for Non-Preserve Members and they should be sending you your free day passes.

I’d also like to thank Athletic Brewing for coming to our event and letting you all sample their non-alcoholic brews. You can find more info and where to buy at https://athleticbrewing.com/.
Look for them at other events in the area.

Initial results are available here: 2019 After The Leaves Half Marathon Results
* If you notice any problems or have questions please contact me at christopher.regan@gmail.com

That was our last event for the year but we look forward to seeing you in 2020!!!

Race Details…please read through whole post.

Tomorrow is race day! Weather is looking chilly and temperatures should be in the high 30’s by the start of the race with partly cloudy skies. Please dress appropriately with layers.

Google Map of Spring Farm Trailhead in Mohonk Preserve: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Mohonk+Preserve+Spring+Farm+Trailhead+parking/@41.7964258,-74.126416,18z/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x89dd1ed5a47dbbe3:0xbbe7834fd129a5d9!2sSpring+Farm+Trailhead+parking,+Marbletown,+NY+12440!3b1!8m2!3d41.7956574!4d-74.1274369!3m4!1s0x0:0xa8ea26e7c9ba3be2!8m2!3d41.7950005!4d-74.1281713

Please carpool to help with parking spots as parking will be tight at Spring Farm.

Check-in begins at 9:30 am at Slingerland Pavilion. This is also where the race will end. We’ll walk you to the start which is up the hill from the finish.

Official race start is 11:00 am. There is a 3 hour time limit. If you need more than 3 hours please follow the Early Starters section below.

General Info
Course: Starting at Cedar and Farm Rd head out Cedar to Mossybrook. Take Maple path to Laurel Ledge up and around Overcliff/Undercliff and come back the same way.
https://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=kicfxzkgookithmf

Do not litter on the course! If you have something (empty gel packets, etc) please leave them at the water stations.

BIBs: Are assigned by last name. They MUST be worn on the front and visible. Your bib needs to be recorded and written down after you cross the finish line.

Finisher Glass: You will receive your glass as you exit the finish line chute.

Awards: Top 3 Overall Male / Female, Top 3 Overall Male / Female Masters (over 40), Top 3 in both Male & Female age groups for the following 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over.

Water Stops: approximately at miles 2.5, 4.2, 7, 9 and 10.8. There will only be water at these stations.

Bathrooms: are available near the check-in / finish. There is a bathroom on Undercliff about halfway on the course.

Early starters:  Early start will be at 10:30. Early start is only for runners who believe it will take them more than 3:00 to complete the course. You wear your bib as normal but we need to write down your bib #’s before you start so we can fix your start time in the timing computer.

Post-race Food: Soup, wraps, cookies, brownie bites, bananas, and water. Non-Alcoholic Brews will be provided by https://athleticbrewing.com

Thanks all, see you tomorrow!

As of this moment the 2019 After The Leaves Half Marathon has 86 spots remaining with 21 days to go. At this point I’m assuming the race is going to sell out before then.

Registration: https://www.zippyreg.com/online_reg/index.php?e=1320

Here’s the first look at this years finisher item. Hopefully you like it as it’s a bit different from previous years but I think it’s quite unique. 🙂

Also here’s a look at the bibs and Awards for this year as well. 3 deep in Overall, Masters and 10 year age groups

Finally I’ve gotten a lot of questions regarding the course and it should end up being something like the following…

Wow, what an absolutely amazing day to have had this race on. Beautiful bright skies with perfect temperatures allowed for some beautiful views. The colors of the leaves were out of this world out on the rail trail. I actually got to enjoy the half this year and it was spectacular. Thank you to everyone who helped make the event amazing including all of the volunteers, police and fire. Of course without runners we wouldn’t have a race at all, so thank you as well.

The food at the end was also delicious and I can never get enough chocolate milk. We hope you enjoyed the race and will spread the word for next year.

Before the results I want to apologize for not excluding the masters winners from their respective age groups. I fixed it so when looking at the results you may see you moved up a place. I really am sincerely sorry for the mix-up and promise it won’t happen next year.

If there are any issues with the results, if you have any comments or suggestions please send me an email

Results
2019 Rosendale Runs Plains Run Results
2019 Rosendale Runs Half Marathon Results

Registration: http://www.rosendaleruns.org/sign-up-to-run/

With less than a week to go to the Half & 4.4 miler the weather forecast is looking glorious. I was in Rosendale today and took a trip up to the trestle and I can tell you the foliage is gorgeous. Check out the picture below.

We’re sitting at about 150 for the half and 50 for the 4.4 miler at the current moment. If you can please register ahead of time so I can make sure I have enough “medals” to give out at the finish line I would really appreciate it.

I’ve been working hard on the awards and they’re looking so good. I know it’s not a PR course, in most cases, but it might be worthwhile to push for one of the age group awards. 3 deep in both Male & Female for 10 year age groups as well as Overall and Masters (40 & Over).

I also want to mention that the 2019 After The Leaves Half Marathon is about 2/3 rds sold out. Make sure you register soon so you don’t miss out. I’ll post a new post after Rosendale Runs with a picture of this years glass and awards.
Register now though!
https://www.zippyreg.com/online_reg/index.php?e=1320

Registration: http://www.rosendaleruns.org/sign-up-to-run/

Have you registered for either of the races at Rosendale Runs yet? If not, what are you waiting for? A reasonably priced event put on by runners. $25 for the Half Marathon and $15 for the 4.7m Plains Run…you can’t beat those prices. And just because it costs less than other similar events  you won’t be missing anything!

The Rosendale Runs race will take place on Saturday, October 19, 2019. 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 4.7 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. Come experience the dramatic scenery of the enchanting town of Rosendale that helped build the Brooklyn Bridge with its natural limestone cement.

100% of the proceeds will go to “Town of Rosendale Parks and Recreation and Commitment to Kids”

Date: October 19, 2019

A distance for everyone:
Half Marathon: 8:30 am
Plains Run/Walk (4.7 miles): 8:30 am

Click here to see an animated video of the course