52nd Summer XC Series
- Date Mon 6th July 2026 - Mon 3rd August 2026
- Time 6:45PM EDT
- Location Gardiner, New York
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating summer of running at the 52nd Summer XC Series, taking place from July 6 to August 3, 2026, in the beautiful Gardiner, Ulster. This iconic event, which has been celebrating the love of running since 1974, features four stunning courses that range from 3 miles to 4.7 miles across the picturesque carriage roads of Mohonk Preserve and Minnewaska State Park.
With limited spots available for just 250 registrants, don’t miss your chance to join this vibrant community of runners! Each week begins with bib pickup at 6 p.m., followed by informal children’s runs at 6:45 p.m. and the adult races at 7 p.m. The schedule includes thrilling courses such as the 4.7-mile Undercliff/Overcliff and the 3-mile Patterson's Pellet. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a family looking for fun, this series is an incredible opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors and promote youth running. Sign up for the entire series for only $25, or grab a family pass for just $40. Join us this summer and be part of an unforgettable experience!
With limited spots available for just 250 registrants, don’t miss your chance to join this vibrant community of runners! Each week begins with bib pickup at 6 p.m., followed by informal children’s runs at 6:45 p.m. and the adult races at 7 p.m. The schedule includes thrilling courses such as the 4.7-mile Undercliff/Overcliff and the 3-mile Patterson's Pellet. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a family looking for fun, this series is an incredible opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors and promote youth running. Sign up for the entire series for only $25, or grab a family pass for just $40. Join us this summer and be part of an unforgettable experience!
Organiser's Description
REGISTRATION FOR WEEK #2 WILL OPEN ON TUESDAY JULY 8.****
Since 1974, Shawangunk Runners has hosting a summer XC series to showcase some of the great running opportunities on and around the Shawangunk Ridge. This year's 52nd series features four spectacularly scenic coursesranging from 3 miles to 4.7 mileson the carriage roads of Mohonk Preserve and Minnewaska State Park. The summer series is limited to 250 registrants, so dont delay!
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. Here's the schedule:
* Monday, July 7: UNDERCLIFF/OVERCLIFF: 4.7 miles, West Trapps Entry, Mohonk Preserve [https://www.mohonkpreserve.org/]
* Monday, July 14: PATTERSONS PELLET: 3 miles, Lake Minnewaska, Minnewaska State Park Preserve [https://parks.ny.gov/parks/minnewaska] ($10 per car parking fee)
* Monday, July 21: BLUEBERRY RUN: 4 miles, Lake Minnewaska, Minnewaska State Park Preserve [https://parks.ny.gov/parks/minnewaska] ($10 per car parking fee)
* Monday, July 28: LOUS RUN: 4.3 miles, Spring Farm Trailhead, Mohonk Preserve [https://www.mohonkpreserve.org/]
* Monday, Aug. 4: AWARD CEREMONY/RAIL TRAIL FUN RUN: Garvans Gastropub [https://www.garvans.com/], New Paltz
REGISTRATION DETAILS
This storied series is one of the best bargains in running, too. Individuals can sign up for the whole series for just $25 and a family (up to four) is just $40. As part of our efforts to encourage youth running, students age 22 who register as individuals are eligible for a $15 rebate. And better still, Shawangunk Runners club members can sign up for FREE!
_FAMILIES AND STUDENTS PLEASE NOTE: To earn the family discount, add members of your immediate family as additional registrants and the system will automatically apply the discount. Runners age 22 or under who are registering as an individual can click here to claim their $15 rebate._
Since 1974, Shawangunk Runners has hosting a summer XC series to showcase some of the great running opportunities on and around the Shawangunk Ridge. This year's 52nd series features four spectacularly scenic coursesranging from 3 miles to 4.7 mileson the carriage roads of Mohonk Preserve and Minnewaska State Park. The summer series is limited to 250 registrants, so dont delay!
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. Here's the schedule:
* Monday, July 7: UNDERCLIFF/OVERCLIFF: 4.7 miles, West Trapps Entry, Mohonk Preserve [https://www.mohonkpreserve.org/]
* Monday, July 14: PATTERSONS PELLET: 3 miles, Lake Minnewaska, Minnewaska State Park Preserve [https://parks.ny.gov/parks/minnewaska] ($10 per car parking fee)
* Monday, July 21: BLUEBERRY RUN: 4 miles, Lake Minnewaska, Minnewaska State Park Preserve [https://parks.ny.gov/parks/minnewaska] ($10 per car parking fee)
* Monday, July 28: LOUS RUN: 4.3 miles, Spring Farm Trailhead, Mohonk Preserve [https://www.mohonkpreserve.org/]
* Monday, Aug. 4: AWARD CEREMONY/RAIL TRAIL FUN RUN: Garvans Gastropub [https://www.garvans.com/], New Paltz
REGISTRATION DETAILS
This storied series is one of the best bargains in running, too. Individuals can sign up for the whole series for just $25 and a family (up to four) is just $40. As part of our efforts to encourage youth running, students age 22 who register as individuals are eligible for a $15 rebate. And better still, Shawangunk Runners club members can sign up for FREE!
_FAMILIES AND STUDENTS PLEASE NOTE: To earn the family discount, add members of your immediate family as additional registrants and the system will automatically apply the discount. Runners age 22 or under who are registering as an individual can click here to claim their $15 rebate._
Races
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Series Registration
Mon 6th July 2026 (6:45PM EDT)
Free
OPENS 29 JUN
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