Well, it was a muggy one out there last night but at least the heavy rain held off. We had a good turnout and I hope everyone made the right choice in their path that they chose.

Undercliff Overcliff Results – 2018 Summer Series Race 3 – Undercliff Overcliff
Kids Results – 2018 Summer Series Race 3 – Undercliff Overcliff (Kids)

Updated Blueberry Run Results – 2018 Summer Series Race 2 – Blueberry Run

Finally I’ve tallied the point totals so far for the series. You need at least 4 points and have finished 2 races.
2018 Summer Series Points (3 weeks)

Next week we move to the Spring Farm Trailhead in the Mohonk Preserve for Lou’s Run. Hoping the weather will be nice and we’ll all get to enjoy the last “race” in the series.

Let me know if there are any issues or corrections needed and we’ll see you next week…WITH YOUR BIBS 😀

Christopher

What an amazing turnout last night! Honestly I was surprised with the temperature and possible storms to have so many come out. Hopefully some of you enjoyed the cool water of Lake Minnewaska before or after the run. All in all it was a pretty nice evening for mid July.

First I want to get the bad news out of the way. We had some issues with our canine friends running with participants in the race. Because of this we need to implement a “no dogs” rule for future races. While we do love our furry friends we need to ensure the safety of all our participants. Thank you for your understanding and consideration of others.

Results from last night are available below…
Adults – 2018 Summer Series Race 2 – Blueberry Run
Kids – 2018 Summer Series Race 2 – Blueberry Run (Kids)
Note: 30 kids is also an incredible turnout

I’ve also slightly updated last weeks results with some changes in ages
Adults – 2018 Summer Series Race 1 – Pattersons Pellet
Kids – 2018 Summer Series Race 1 – Pattersons Pellet (Kids)

I’ll be working on getting the series point totals together over the next few days and will post that in a separate post.

Next week we move to the Mohonk Preserve. The race begins near the new bridge over 44/55 and allows 2 choices for your race path. 4.7 miles of carriage roads on Undercliff / Overcliff. There is absolutely no parking on 44/55! You will get ticketed or towed.
Parking is available in the West Trapps lot or at the Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center. The Visitor Center is a short tough hike up but a good warmup for the race. Make sure to leave yourself enough time to get to the race and carpool to save spots.

Finally don’t forget to bring back your bibs, please!!! 😀

See ya next week!

Thank you all for coming out to our first official race of 2018. Tomorrow morning we welcome summer and you all celebrated that tonight by running through the Shawangunk Ridge. It may have been cloudy and slightly rainy but that sunset was absolutely beautiful.

We hope you all had a wonderful time. We want to thank all the volunteers who help to make the events possible. Without them we certainly wouldn’t be able to put on the events we do.

Anyway, here’s the part you’re waiting for, the results…

2018SummerSolsticeResults

Hopefully there’s no errors as I’ll be headed to Alaska until July 3rd. If you spot something shoot me an email at christopher.regan@gmail.com and I’ll figure it out as quickly as possible.

Thanks to Steve for race directing and hopefully we’ll see you for the summer series starting July 9th.

Christopher

Online registration is now open for the 2018 New Paltz XC Summer Series!

https://www.zippyreg.com/online_reg/index.php?e=1103

Each week will feature a 1/2 mile and 1 mile kids race
Kids Race Starts at 6:45pm | Adults immediately following

Day of registration is available
Individual Registration available below for $20
Family Registration available for $30.
Single Race Fee registration available on the day of the event – $10 Adult | $5 Kids

That moment you’ve all been waiting for is finally here!

Registration to the general public for the 2018 Summer Solstice 14k Trail Run is open at…
https://www.zippyreg.com/online_reg/index.php?e=1089

Race date: June 20th, 2018
Time: 6:30pm

Mail-in form: https://shawangunkrunners.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2018-Summer-Solstice-Registration.pdf

The race is capped at 300 entries. This year we’re allowing transfer of registrations through zippyreg, where they charge a small fee to do so but should make it easier on all involved.

I’m also going to plug a few upcoming races…
4/14/18 – Rock and Snow “Bridge 2 Bridge” 5 Mile
http://www.mohonkpreserve.org/rock-and-snow-bridge-2-bridge-run

4/29/18 – Rays’ Run 4 Mile
https://shawangunkrunners.com/raysrun/

10/20/2018 – Rosendale Runs (4.4m Plains Run & Half Marathon)
https://www.zippyreg.com/online_reg/index.php?e=1071

to join us at some upcoming local races!

With the temperatures reaching into the 60’s hopefully you’re getting out and wiping off the cobwebs of your running shoes. After what seemed like an extra cold winter I’m happy to be able to get outside in short and a t-shirt even if it’s not quite spring yet.

Here’s a couple upcoming races that we’ll be participating in and/or helping at and we invite you to come out and join us. Each one is for it’s own amazing cause…no big companies just out to make a buck.

Have you been training all winter and now you’re ready to rock a half? Well the Celebrate Life Half Marathon has been going strong for years and touts itself as Not a Race. An Experience. Having run the race personally 5 times I can attest to it’s greatness. There may be a few hills, but when you’re struggling to climb them, just remember those with cancer who are getting helped because you supported this race.

Sunday March 11, 2018 in Rock Hill, NY
Details and Registration can be found at: https://celebratelifehalfmarathon.com/

Next up for those who may not be prepared for a half the Rock and Snow “Bridge 2 Bridge” Run is a great way to get in some miles in the beautiful Mohonk Preserve on some crunchy carriage roads. 5 miles through the trees, over the bridges, and next to streams…you won’t regret this run. All proceeds go to benefit the Mohonk Preserve.

Saturday April 14, 2018 in High Falls, NY
Details and Registration can be found at: http://www.mohonkpreserve.org/rock-and-snow-bridge-2-bridge-run

Finally, the shortest race but, might I say, the most fun. There’s nothing like finishing on the track to really make you feel like you’re racing to the finish line. This race also includes a free children’s race for the kiddos. It is held at Dietz Stadium and uses a course through the uptown neighborhood. All proceeds go the Raymond Caddy Memorial Scholarship Fund at Kingston High School. This event is well organized and has a well marked, manned and accurate course.

Sunday April 29, 2018 in Kingston, NY
Details and Registration can be found at: https://shawangunkrunners.com/raysrun/

Can’t wait to see you all out there on the roads/trails!
Christopher

We will hold our annual meeting on 1/26 at 7:30pm at SUNY New Paltz in the Science Hall, Room 27. We’ll be electing the board members, discussing ideas for the new year and going over the dates for our 2018 schedule. All are welcome!
Any questions please contact our President Steve Schallenkamp

Looking forward to another great year of running in the beautiful Shawangunk Ridge.

Hope to see you there!
Christopher