52nd Summer XC Series
- Date Mon 7th July 2025 - Mon 4th August 2025
- Time 6:45PM EDT
- Location Gardiner, New York
- Price Free - $27.50
- Races 2 races
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Event summary
Get ready for the 52nd Summer XC Series, an exciting and vibrant running event taking place from July 7 to August 4, 2025, in the picturesque setting of Gardiner, Ulster. This historic series, organized by the Shawangunk Runners, has been a summer staple since 1974, showcasing the stunning trails of the Shawangunk Ridge. Participants can choose from four scenic courses, with distances ranging from 3 miles to 4.7 miles, set against the breathtaking backdrops of Mohonk Preserve and Minnewaska State Park.
With a limited registration of just 250 participants, this is an event you won't want to miss! For only $25, you can sign up for the entire series, and students aged 18 and under can participate for just $10. Families of up to four can register for a mere $40, while Shawangunk Runners club members can join the fun completely free! Weekly races will take place every Monday, culminating in an award ceremony and a fun run at Garvan's Gastropub in New Paltz on August 4. Gather your friends and family and embrace the thrill of summer running in the great outdoors!
With a limited registration of just 250 participants, this is an event you won't want to miss! For only $25, you can sign up for the entire series, and students aged 18 and under can participate for just $10. Families of up to four can register for a mere $40, while Shawangunk Runners club members can join the fun completely free! Weekly races will take place every Monday, culminating in an award ceremony and a fun run at Garvan's Gastropub in New Paltz on August 4. Gather your friends and family and embrace the thrill of summer running in the great outdoors!
Organiser's Description
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!
This storied series is one of the best bargains in running, too. Individuals can sign up for the whole series for just $25. Students 18 and under are just 10 dollars for the series, and a family (up to four) is just $40. And better still, Shawangunk Runners club members [https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/ShawangunkRunners] can sign up for FREE!
* 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
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.
This storied series is one of the best bargains in running, too. Individuals can sign up for the whole series for just $25. Students 18 and under are just 10 dollars for the series, and a family (up to four) is just $40. And better still, Shawangunk Runners club members [https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/ShawangunkRunners] can sign up for FREE!
* 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
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.
52nd Summer XC Series
