The Summer Solstice Run is this Wednesday!
We wanted to make you aware of a few things to make it an enjoyable evening.
Online Registration closes at noon on Tuesday June 21st if you have friends or family waiting to sign up. We’re currently at 325 registered runners so we’re getting close to our cap. Please have them register online to make sure they get a spot and save us some time & effort. The online registration link is: https://www.areep.com/online_reg/registration.php?eventID=769
Race Info
Registration: 5:00pm
Race Start: 6:30pm
Course: Start near the scenic view of Lake Minnewaska near the parking area. Head down the hill and go left to stay on Red. Make a right onto the Blue trail (@.35) and follow it up and over Castle Point (@3.5). After the descent you continue on blue until you hit Black (@4.75) which continues straight. Continue straight on Black until it turns to the Green Trail (@5.2). Take the Green trail all the way back to the “beach” section of Lake Minnewaska (@8.25) where you go left back up the hill to the finish near where you started. Note: estimates are based off GPS and are most likely off a bit.
Water Stops: There will be 3 water stops (only water). One @ 2 miles after the start, one at the top of Castle Point (@3.5) and one at the intersection of the Green & Black Trail (@5.2)
Course Markings: Course will be marked with flour arrows and cones to help guide you.
Post Race: Please pick up your Finishers towel after you cross the finish line. There will be water available as well as Bagels w/ PB and cream cheese, Watermelon, strawberries, bananas and cookies while they last.
Final comment: We need to be cleaned/packed up and out of the park by 9pm. If you feel you need extra time to run (ex. you’ll need over 2 hours, finishing after 8:30) please get with a volunteer after you’ve picked up your bib and we’ll work with you to make it a stress free evening. This will include things like starting early, wearing your bib backwards (no numbers showing), self timing (preferably with a watch) and going through a separate chute at the finish line.
Awards
Overall Male & Female
M/F in categories 19 & Under | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70-79 | 80+
Weather
Current forecast appears to be mostly Sunny with temperatures in the higher 70’s at race time. Please carry hydration if you feel you’ll need more water than will be provided on the course or you need specific types.
Minnewaska’s Main Entrance Project
Minnewaska’s main entrance will be closed until further notice for construction effective Friday June 9th. All visitors can enter and exit the park via the Awosting parking lot entrance. Please follow the posted signage which will direct visitors through the construction zone.
Entrance to the Park
GPS: https://www.google.com/maps/place/41%C2%B044’06.9%22N+74%C2%B014’36.4%22W/@41.735257,-74.2456277,808m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d41.735253!4d-74.243442
Minnewaska State Park charges a $10 a car parking fee. The NYS Empire Passport is accepted. Please do not try to purchase a passport on your way into the park that evening. Please car pool to save on money and to save parking spots. Parking is going to be tight and as the upper lots fill up you’ll have to park in the lower lot. We’ll be having a car shuttle running to help but please arrive early to make sure you aren’t stressed about parking and getting to the starting line.
See you in a few days!
Christopher